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What is sustainability?

What is sustainability?. Sustainability is being able to produce what we need today without future generations having to go without. Where does our timber (wood) come from?. What is a sustainable forest?.

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What is sustainability?

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  1. What is sustainability? Sustainability is being able to produce what we need today without future generations having to go without. Where does our timber (wood) come from? What is a sustainable forest? Forests that replace felled (cut down) tress with new seedlings so that there will be trees for future generations

  2. Why is it important to use timber from sustainable sources? Deforestation

  3. Loss of habitat for animals

  4. Change in Global climate

  5. How do you know that the timber you are using or buying has come from a sustainable forest? Forest Stewardship Council

  6. FSC • Established in 1993 • Promoting the responsible management of the worlds forests • Trying to ensure that there are enough resources remaining to support future generations of humans and animals

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