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As we know that planting more number of trees helps in neutralising carbon as trees require carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. But biomass as a source of energy increases the carbon in the atmosphere.

Thus there is heated debate that biomass obtained from wood causes more harm to atmosphere than fossil fuels. Therefore there is confusion on whether biomass actually reduces carbon emission or not.

The study conducted by Manomet Centre for Conservation Sciences in Massachusetts says about the debt-then-dividend model. According to which wooden biomass will actually lead to increase in greenhouse effect rather than reducing it. It also says that time taken for carbon dividend to start depends upon type of biomass energy, Fossil fuel that is replaced by biomass and the extent of probable development of the wood .Thus this report indicates the disadvantage of wooden biomass as compared to fossil fuels as far as greenhouse effect is concerned. Read the rest of this entry »

Forest-truffles are mushrooms which grow under the-ground; it’s because of the fact that they grow under the ground that makes it difficult to find them. They is a readily vacant market in Italy & France, one truffle can fetch up to hundred-dollars in these two countries. They are cookery treasure which few have had the opportunity of tasting. Truffles are one of the priciest ingredients in the world which are freely available in the forest around the-US. Here are couples of information that you should know before embarking on a mission of finding them.

• The first thing you should know is that it’s difficult to them (truffles) on your own; you will need all the help you can get. The best option is to find dogs and these dogs should be trained or have experience in tracing truffles.

• The second thing to know once you are in the forest, other that the dogs you will also need the assistance of the mice or the forest-voles the reason being that the animals (squirrels, chipmunks and voles)love truffles too. Once you are in the forest you looking for a place where these animals have been. Truffles normally grows in clusters, so if spot one then that should be a good sign that you are looking in the correct area. Read the rest of this entry »

Kapok trees and rain forests can launch numerous educational, interesting activities for school projects, homeschooling units or just for fun. There is an abundance of materials applicable to kapok trees and rain forests, such as research topics, writing assignments, stories and hands-on activities.

Share a Story

Lynne Cherry’s book “The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest” is centered around a young man who travels to the forest with his ax in order to chop down trees. Cherry’s story features exquisite illustrations, and it creatively delivers an excellent message about eco-responsibility. This book is the winner of the International Reading Association Teacher’s Choice Award and the Charlotte Award.

Create a Lapbook

A lapbook is a cost-effective educational tool that can serve as the basis of a multifaceted, detailed project. In order to make a lapbook about kapok trees and the rain forests, several items can be placed inside of a file folder, like a kapok tree booklet, folded world map with rain forests marked, rain forest animal flashcards in an envelope and a rain forest layers flip book. Read the rest of this entry »

Reserve Central Eastern Rainforest, includes eight separate areas totaling 3,665 square kilometers, grouped around the boundary between the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland. It were inscribed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 1986, with the name of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Covering parts of New South Wales, 3,600 km ² and extended in 1994 by the Queensland sites, 592 km².

Queensland areas include:

• Lamington National Park
• Springbrook National Park
• Mount Barney National Park
• National Park Monte Chinghee
• Major Mountains National Park
• and 37 national parks and protected areas. Read the rest of this entry »

In recent years, stress and job burnout are the topic of numerous investigations. It is known that the professions that bring the most stress are surgery, psychiatry and journalism. Unlike them, there are professions in which the degree of stress, as shown by research, is reduced to a minimum.

Ten years ago the World Health Organization has declared stress in the workplace worldwide epidemic. Do professional stress occurs when our capabilities, desires and expectations are not in accordance with the requirements of the workplace and the environment. According to research, surgeons, psychiatrists and journalists were subjected to great stress.

However, numerous studies have shown that the least stressful forestry profession.

Employees are less focused on relationships with colleagues, and thereby reduced the space for bickering, mutual gossip. Also, since the work carried out in the open air, the influence of nature and fresh air, acts to reduce stress. Read the rest of this entry »