The Pros And Cons Of The Boreal Forest

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Like all forests, the Boreal Forest in some way is affected by humans, both in a positive and a negative way. Some humans volunteer to plant and reserve the wildlife in the forest, some also recycle paper to save trees. Others work in logging and foresting industry cutting down trees for lumber. The trees in the forest aren't the only resources and living organisms that are in danger of humans. Animals, their habitats, plants and oxygen trees generally emit are limited as well. There are different ways that the forest’s resources are at risk but there are also many alternatives and ways we can maintain balance within the forests ecosystem as well:

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