NOSTT/Projects/Forms 1-3/Social Studies/Renewable Natural Resources

Set Induction
Students are asked to point out objects in their immediate environment that are products of the forests.

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Examine the role of the forest.

 * promote rainfall
 * prevents soil erosion
 * prevents flooding
 * maintains the composition of the atmosphere
 * reduces noise pollution
 * provides wind protection
 * a source of medical remedies
 * provides a variety of recreational and tourism activities

Discuss the indiscriminate destruction of the forests.

 * Forest Fires
 * Excessive Logging
 * Deforestation for industrial purposes

[[Media:cp_redd.pdf|Reducing emissions from deforestation]]

Identify methods of conserving the forests.

 * Re-afforestation
 * Controlled cutting of trees
 * Establishment of forest reserves
 * Education drives
 * Strict laws and penalties}}