MSC 316 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Biophilia Hypothesis, Reforestation, Photosynthesis
13 Oct 2016
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Temperate forest areas: tips of africa, south coast of australia, east coast of asia, west coast of south america, coasts of north america, most of europe, large fraction of population lives in these areas. Old growth forests: most original trees had been cut down by beginning of 20th century in the us, includes both deciduous and pine trees, almost all of what makes up the us now is second growth. Wood production: us is largest producer and consumer of wood, canada is second largest producer but very minimal consumer. History of us forests: northern forests. Transported by water to coasts for ship building. Decree by king of england saying that any tree larger than a certain size belonged to the king. Pine tree riot over ownership of trees was one of first acts of rebellion against england. What types of trees were present could indicate.
