Students will examine the contribution vegetation clearing makes to the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Materials Resource Sheet 11 Vegetation Clearing and the Enhanced Greenhouse Effect . Students examine the current land use practices that contribute to land being cleared and the discuss ways in which land use practices can be altered to reduce the contribution vegetation clearing makes to atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.
Students also consider other benefits of retaining native vegetation on properties.
Gathering Information about Student Learning Sources of information could include student's written responses to discussion questions.