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.

Thus wooden resources which were looked upon as a substitute to fossil fuels is now have negative image because of its harmful effects .The study also talks that if wood is being used as a substitute, than the demand would be greater than actual growth of forest and this would lead to depletion of forest resources. When it comes to use of biomass at large scale, it is neither economical nor environmentally possible to use this resource.

Its use has been extremely criticised by anti biomass activists, but as per the report, it can be used in small scale where at least 40% energy efficiency has been attained.

There are some loop holes identified in debt-then-dividend model by Dr. Jay O’Laughlin. According to his report, carbon cycle is continuous and it does not wait for trees to die. It also says that wood can be used for other purpose as well which the fossil fuel can’t. There are other supporting reports as well that says that wood is carbon neutral and it adds no extra carbon in the atmosphere. Therefore the use of wood biomass can be used as renewable source of energy.

• 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.

• Truffles have affinities to particular trees; find these trees will increase your chances of finding the truffles.

• Truffles usually grow closely to the surface so it wouldn’t be difficult to locate them once you have pinpointed their location. So you should be equipped with right equipment to extract them, so as not to disturb there environment.

• The best way to harvest or search for the truffles is by using our hands; this is because we are searching for evidences which have been left behind by the voles on the forest floor. You should make sure to leave any area the way you find it.

• The best way to know if a truffle has ripe is by smelling them, ripe truffles usually emit garlicky, earthy, heady smell. Once you have picked the truffles take them home and swathe them in paper-towels then put them in the fridge. Once they have ripe they’ll fill the fridge with a sweet aroma.

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.

Cultivate Budding Activists

Inspired children can become rain forest advocates. Have the children create posters about rain forest protection and preservation. They can also make postcards to send to friends and family about the importance of rain forest conservation. For computer-based activities, children can build a website page or blog about the subject with links to rain forest preservation charities.

Give a Writing Assignment

Give the children a writing/research assignment regarding the use of kapok trees in cultures across the East Indies, Africa and the Americas. Or assign a comparison paper about temperate rain forests versus tropical rain forests. For creative writing assignments, students can write a note to the main character in “The Great Kapok Tree,” explaining the reason why he does not want to chop down the trees.

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.

Areas of New South Wales include:

• Dorrigo National Park
• Barrington Tops National Park
• Mount Warning National Park
• New England National Park
• National Park Oxley Wild Rivers
• Washpool National Park
• National Park Werrikimbe
• Willi Willi National Park

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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.

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