Across
- 2. Heat-trapping gases released by burning fossil fuels
- 4. A sign of stress in a forest, often linked to drought or pests
- 9. Organisms that damage forests and spread faster in warmer climates
- 10. Forest strategy that balances economic goals and environmental health
- 12. One major human activity that releases CO₂ and drives warming
- 14. Key term for having many different species in one ecosystem
- 16. Early tree life stage most vulnerable to stressors
- 18. Natural method used to safely clear forest underbrush
- 19. Trees planted too densely can lead to this fire-related hazard
- 21. Increase in this gas contributes to rising global temperatures
- 22. The point where a small spark can start a wildfire
Down
- 1. A mix of different tree types that strengthens forest health
- 3. A buildup of dead trees and leaves increases this risk
- 5. The process of breaking down dead material on the forest floor
- 6. Forest condition that helps resist disease and fire
- 7. Forests act as these when they absorb more CO₂ than they release
- 8. A global trend that increases drought and fire risk in forests
- 11. Planting only one type of tree across a forest
- 13. Trees that grow quickly but may be more vulnerable to fire and disease
- 15. Material on the forest floor that can ignite and fuel wildfires
- 17. Reducing the number of trees to prevent fire spread
- 20. Long periods without rain that dry out vegetation