Glossary F
Forequarters are the two front quarters of a cow, lamb or a horse. Also called the fore udder.
Deutsch: Waldschäden / Español: Daños forestales / Português: Danos florestais / Français: Dégâts forestiers / Italiano: Danni forestali
Forest Damage refers to the degradation or destruction of forest ecosystems caused by natural or anthropogenic factors. It encompasses a wide range of impacts, from subtle physiological stress in trees to large-scale deforestation, and is a critical indicator of environmental health. Forest damage disrupts biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem services, making it a key concern for sustainable forest management and climate change mitigation.
Deutsch: Forstwirtschaft / Español: Silvicultura / Português: Silvicultura / Français: Sylviculture / Italiano: Silvicoltura
Forestry refers to the science, art, and practice of managing, conserving, and utilising forests and woodland resources in a sustainable manner. In the environment context, forestry involves the stewardship of forest ecosystems to Balance the ecological, economic, and social benefits provided by forests. This includes managing forests for timber production, biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, water Regulation, and recreational purposes.
Deutsch: Formaldehyd / Español: Formaldehído / Português: Formaldeído / Français: Formaldéhyde / Italiano: Formaldeide
Formaldehyde is a highly reactive, volatile organic compound (VOC) that is widely used in industrial applications and consumer products. In the environmental context, formaldehyde is a significant air pollutant that affects indoor and outdoor air quality. It is both a naturally occurring substance and a byproduct of human activities such as manufacturing, vehicle emissions, and the burning of fossil fuels. Formaldehyde is known for its harmful health effects, including irritation of the respiratory system and being classified as a carcinogen.
In the environmental context, "fossil" generally refers to the remains or impressions of prehistoric organisms, such as plants and animals, that have been preserved in Rock or sediment. Fossils can provide important information about the evolution and history of life on Earth, as well as about past environmental conditions.
Deutsch: *Erdöl* / Español: *Combustible fósil* / Português: *Combustível fóssil* / Français: *Énergie fossile* / Italiano: *Carburante fossile* /
A fossil fuel is a fuel, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, produced by the Decomposition of ancient (fossilized) plants and animals; compare to alternative energy.