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Deforestation is a serious problem in temperate forests, such as those found in Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. Clear-cutting of old-growth evergreens can destroy the continuity of the forests, which are vital not only for their role in maintaining biological diversity, but also because o...

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Other Authors: Jackson, Bill (Narrator) (Narrator), Forte, Patricia (Producer), Forte, John (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: Derry, NH : Chip Taylor Communications, 2006.
Series:Online access: Alexander Street Press Environmental Studies In Video Outside North America.
Subjects:
Deforestation.
Old growth forest conservation.
Olympic Peninsula (Wash.)
Déboisement.
Olympic, Péninsule (Wash.)
Deforestation
Old growth forest conservation
Washington (State) > Olympic Peninsula
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Summary:Deforestation is a serious problem in temperate forests, such as those found in Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. Clear-cutting of old-growth evergreens can destroy the continuity of the forests, which are vital not only for their role in maintaining biological diversity, but also because of their role in taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. This program underscores the importance of sound environmental policy decision-making.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Dec. 23, 2013).
Physical Description:1 online resource (21 min.).
Playing Time:00:21:25