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The
lecturer suggests that salvage logging has been overstated, that is, there is
some kind of disadvantages which are ignored by many people. This is in
opposition to the reading passage’s claim that salvage logging have a few
strong points.
First of all, the lecturer argues
that salvage logging is not help to the local economy. Actual analysis of costs
and benefits show this. According to the Government Accountability Office,
logging after the wildfire in Oregon resulted in more costs than revenues. This
is in opposition to the reading passage’s claim that salvage logging is
beneficial to the local economy.
Furthermore, the lecturer asserts
that clear wreck aging of the salvage logging is not contributed to the
ecosystem. This is because disturbed areas attract both insects and predators,
such as birds, the insect numbers are kept in balance. Plus, dead trees and
insects support endangered birds. This contradicts to the reading passage’s
claim that extraction of dead or fallen trees helps promote ecological health.
Lastly, the lecturer claims that
salvage logging does not assist to grow the forest. Actually, decaying matter
is important for building soil and replenishing nutrients. Compared to the soil
in mature forests, the soil in disturbed areas is higher in nitrogen. Thus, the
lecturer’s argument counters to the reading passage’s claim that removing
injured or fallen trees promotes the recovery of the forest.
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