Traditionally, profiting from forests often meant capitalizing on timber (木材) —choosing commercial timber. Yet increasingly, there is an understanding that it’s of greater significance to keep trees standing than cut them down for financial profit. Money is not everything. We have to recognize real and lasting value is from natural resources. But money is a fact of life.

Good news is that we can expect entire natural woodland is left undamaged and still provides a revenue (收益) stream. Leaving woodland complete does not necessarily mean that we do not touch it at all. Conservation work may involve building back biodiversity or the removal of foreign plant species.

A healthy woodland system can provide a range of yields (产物). Besides eatable yields—top fruit, berries, and food crops, it produces substances for chemical use. The non-timber forest products provided by natural ecosystems vary significantly depending on where they are. But there are always more ways to explore to acquire revenue.

A project in the UK, for example, shows woodland itself is also a draw for visitors. It engages a community who creates a sustainable area of woodland. The community largely obtains revenue by opening up parts of the natural woodland to the public with an adventure playground and outdoor recreational activities on the site. It also offers courses on nest building, special wildlife events and more. The project is thought to have great uniqueness. It centers round the existing natural land; the yields that woodland provides become by products.

Recreational activities, tours, and classes are just the commencement. A rich and bio-diverse woodland can be an ecosystem that draws in more people looking for a beautiful place to stay. Woodland has great value in ecological and social terms. And when you nurse it, it could also add to the income from your land.

【小题1】What do people increasingly think about forest conservation?

A．It means making full use of timber.	B．It outweighs financial benefit.
C．It is extremely difficult to carry out.	D．It is all about rebuilding biodiversity.

【小题2】Why is the project considered unique?

A．It provides lots of recreational activities.	B．It highlights educational experiences.
C．It makes woodland itself the main product.	D．It focuses on nursing the natural land.

【小题3】What does the underlined word “commencement” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Intention.

B．Beginning.

C．Wish.

D．Exception.

【小题4】Which is the text mainly about?

A．Forest conservation has been a top priority.

B．A project helps create sustainable woodland.

C．Non-timber products help gain more benefit.

D．Woodland brings profit while staying complete.