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renewable resource |
A resource that is either always available or is naturally replaced relatively quickly |
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Key Idea How can forests be managed in renewable resources? |
Because new trees can be planted to replace trees that are cut down, forests can be renewable resources. |
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Clear Cutting |
The process of cutting down all the trees in an area at once |
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Selective Cutting |
The process of cutting down only some trees in an area |
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Sustainable Yield |
The amount of renewable resource harvested regularly without reducing future supply |
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Fishery |
An area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms |
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Aquaculture |
The farming of water organisms |
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Key Idea How can fisheries be managed for a sustainable yield? |
Managing fisheries for a sustainable yield includes setting fishing limits, changing fishing methods, developing aquaculture techniques, and finding new resources. |
