English in forestry, Kloc E., 2013

English in forestry, Kloc E., 2013.

2. FOREST MANAGEMENT TODAY.

In the past, forests were perceived by many as a never-ending supply of wood or, considering them in economic terms, huge factories generating large profits with comparatively low operating costs. Paying attention only to the economic side of the enterprise and neglecting biological ones produced, in many cases, disastrous and far-reaching effects because ruthless exploitation of forests resulted in deforestation, drought or forest degeneration reflected in ecosystem change and the dying out of numerous species of plants or animals which lost their habitat. Nowadays, forests are no longer seen as wood factories only, but complex ecosystems performing several different tasks such as preventing soil erosion and landslides, reducing air pollution, protecting wildlife habitats, promoting biodiversity or recreation. Forests have also positive effects on local climate and water cycle. They prevent floods, protect water resources, act as windbreakers, reduce temperature extremes. They are also a source of non-timber products, such as venison, fruit, medicinal plants or mushrooms.





BRITISH MYTHS, BELIEFS AND SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT TREES.

• It is said that aspens tremble because the trees are ashamed of the fact that their wood was used to make the cross on which Christ was crucified.
• It was believed that in order to stay young you should carry an acorn around with you.
• Rowan wood was used to make babies' cradles because it was supposed to protect babies against magic spells and different forms of witchcraft.
• Throwing pips of the Crab Apple into a fire can tell you whether you are truly loved. If they explode the answer is 'Yes', if they don't, don't worry you will find true love some other time!
• A woman who wants to meet her future husband soon should put an ash leaf in her left shoe.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Od Autorki.
PART I. INTRODUCTION.
Part II. FORESTRY BASICS.
Part III. FORESTRY IN PRACTICE.
SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR FURTHER READING AND DISCUSSION.
KEY.
REFERENCES.
GLOSSARY.



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