The Youth Guide to Forests
Title | The Youth Guide to Forests PDF eBook |
Author | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher | Food & Agriculture Org. |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2018-06-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9251084351 |
This fact-filled guide explores forests from the equator to the frozen poles, the depths of the rainforest to the mountain forests at high altitudes. It also demonstrates the many benefits that forests provide us with, discusses the negative impacts that humans unfortunately have on forests and explains how good management can help protect and conserve forests and forest biodiversity. At the end of the guide, inspiring examples of youth-led initiatives and an easy-to-follow action plan will help young people develop their own forest conservation activities and projects.
The Youth Guide to Forests
Title | The Youth Guide to Forests PDF eBook |
Author | Susan M. Braatz |
Publisher | |
Pages | 221 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Forest conservation |
ISBN | 9789251084366 |
"The Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA) is a partnership between United Nations agencies, civil society organizations and other groups working with children and young people. YUNGA aims to empower children and young people to play an important role in society, encouraging them to become active agents of change. It does so by creating engaging educational resources, activities and opportunities for participation in areas of key environmental and social concern at the local to the international level. The Youth Guide to Forests is part of YUNGA's Learning and Action Series which seeks to raise awareness, educate and inspire young people to take action. The series also includes other educational resources and initiatives such as the United Nations Challenge Badges. The Youth Guide to Forests was jointly developed by CBD and FAO, with contributions and support from many other institutions and individuals. It is designed as an educational resource for schools, youth groups and other curious young learners. This fact-filled Guide explores forests from the equator to the frozen poles, the depths of the rainforest to the mountain forests at high altitudes. It also demonstrates the many benefits that forests provide us with, discusses the negative impacts that humans unfortunately have on forests and explains how good management can help protect and conserve forests and forest biodiversity. At the end of the Guide, inspiring examples of youth-led initiatives are provided, and an easy-to-follow action plan aims to help YOU develop your own forest conservation activities and projects."--Publisher's description.
Forestry Activities
Title | Forestry Activities PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Forest Service |
Publisher | |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | Forestry schools and education |
ISBN |
Forestry Activities
Title | Forestry Activities PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1966 |
Genre | Forest conservation |
ISBN |
Forestry activities
Title | Forestry activities PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 31 |
Release | 1970 |
Genre | Forest conservation |
ISBN |
FORESTS for KIDS
Title | FORESTS for KIDS PDF eBook |
Author | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher | Food & Agriculture Org. |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2018-04-24 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 925109439X |
What exactly is a forest? Why are forests important for us? What role do they play in giving us the water that we use to drink, cook and water our crops? What are the many products that forests give us? Who can use forests and who do they belong to? Should we worry about their future? The modules in this booklet will help you to answer these questions and many more. They will give you useful background information as you explore and learn about forests with the guidance of your teacher.
Forestry Resource Guide
Title | Forestry Resource Guide PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Forests and forestry |
ISBN |