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The cutting down of trees which are mature/inferior, to encourage the growth of remaining trees in a woodland.
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A type of agriculture producing food and materials for the benefit only of the farmer and his/her family.
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Drugs used to cure, prevent, treat or diagnose disease.
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Managing the environment in order to preserve, protect or restore it.
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Countries are relieved are some of their debt in return for protecting their rainforest.
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Farming to sell produce to retailers /supermarkets / companies.
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A logging practice where most/all trees in area are cut down (unselectively).
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The removal of solid mineral resources from the earth, which contain valuable metals, precious stones, oil/coal and building materials.
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An area of outstanding natural beauty, preserved for people to enjoy.
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Removal of top soil faster than it can be replaced. This layer is most fertile/most nutrient-rich part of the soil.
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Responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustain local people and often involves education. It is small scale and involves small groups of visitors.
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Actions taken to stop a hazard (i.e. deforestation) to reduce negative impacts.
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The business of cutting down trees and transporting the logs to sawmills.
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Forest Stewardship Council – an organisation that promotes the responsible management of the world’s forests.
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When a place thrives by protecting the environment, being good for people now and in the future, and that is affordable.
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People who have inhabited an area before the Age of Exploration (1500s).
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A natural/man-made reservoir that gathers and stores carbon and stops it being released into the atmosphere.
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A deal between countries that promotes the use of sustainably sourced/managed timber from tropical rainforests (signed by 73 countries).
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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora – a treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.
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A non-governmental organisation that is independent from governments and normally funded by donations/run by volunteers.
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