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Show THE ZEPHYRMAY 1991 To return to the old growth forest Issue, I have another picky little point to make about forests and their Importance as C02 removers. You may have heard this In reference to Brazil and the clear-cuttigoing on there. Much as America was opened up by pioneers as they cut and cleared their way west, local Brazilians are trying to Improve their lot In life and are not really considering environmental Issues or addressing world C02 levels. They're cutting down the tropical rain forest at an accelerating rate. The loss of habitat and destruction of plant and animal species, many of which aren't even named let alone studied, Is cause for concern. But the quick loss of even more trees from the planet has been considered to be a factor In the C02 from the atmosphere as part of the photosynthesis cycle. But In reality, loss of Brazilian rain forests are not proven to result In less C02 removal from the atmosphere, or at least enough to be concerned about Right now, statistical data Is being obtained In the rain forests, to try and determine what the actual oxygen production and C02 uptake Is In these tropical ecosystems. The measurements have not been done long enough to make predictions. In fact the Information and measurements we do have are for temperate zones like here In the United States, where It Is scientific fact that climax forests and mature trees are not very active C02 removers. Just like other old things, mature trees have a slower metabolic rate than young trees. An acre of old growth trees will take 5 to 7 tons less C02 out of the atmosphere than will an acre of actively growing young trees. It follows that If we want to remove that C02 from the atmosphere, we should be focussing on planting new trees and new shrubs everywhere. This should be a priority especially In the world's polluted cities and urban areas, to help the air which has the most problems. And here In the U.S. reforestation should be actively pursued by the U. S. Forest Service, with the cooperation of environmental groups. Actually, maybe the folks Involved havent done so badly In managing things In the since forests In America are continuing to Increase In size, with annual wood growth past, ed and growing stock Increasing substantially since the 1920s. Could tt be that the PAGE 13 ng Real Estate 505 North Main moab 91-21- 2 Large commercial building just one block off Main Street. Over 8000 sq. ft. location. Illness forces sale at $98,500.00 With owner financing. Com-meric- 9-87- al 1 English Tudor. 4 bedroom. Family room. In prestigious setting. Super insulated. Solar hot water. Superior landscaping with auto sprinklers. Call for appointment. 90-16- 7 one of a kind!! Over 6 acres prime commercial property in city limits along the banks of Mill Creek. Huge groves of cottonwoods much-malign- Forest Service and timber Industry's practice of which allows a cycle removes more C02 from the air than that of vigorous new growth and eventual old growth forest did and actually helps to stave off that dreaded greenhouse effect? The possibility has to be considered. clear-cuttin- 1 ALL AMERICAN AGENCY g, make this an ideal campark site. Motivated seller will finance. Call Norma for details. re-har- 91-22- 0 Location! .COMPUTER SERVICES Service Supplies Sales On prestigious tree lined Mivida Drive. 5 bedroom white brick solar home with attached 2 car garage. Move in and enjoy! $67,500.00 Ask for Julie PETRA I Location! Location! 259-6252- 1 Upgrades Want a new Computer? JUST SAY HUH?! Come on down and see the Cosmic crew at Petra. WE KNOW COMPUTERS! Owner financing available on this 3 bdrm. 1 bth. home - New roof & ac. 1 car garage needs TLC. Owner says present all offers $32,000 Mr. Investor! 120 ac. tucked away on the Colorado River. This property offers 2 sec. ft. of water - all irrigation equipment. Mature cottonwoods. Unlimited potential. $160,000 Excellent terms! Mobile home on Holyoak Lane - Sets on two lots. 1976 14x70 Nashua 3 bdrm. IV2 bths. Motivated seller asking $35,000 owner financing available. 90-19- 6 90-19- 1 91-23- 3 Julie Bierschied Norma Nunn (w) 259-649(h) 259-727- (w) 259-649(h) 259-567- 0 3 5 NEEDLES OUTPOST 259-203- 2 Canyonlands National Park - Needles District Located 34 miles west on Hwy 211 259-854- 5 THE BEST BURGERS WITHIN 75 MILES -- 3 . 7 General store - snack bar Ice - cold beer - pop Showers - firewood Jeep tours by reservation Gas - propane Camping - partial hookups 4x4 rentals Scenic flights Maps - books - information 3 |
