Define and Explain Presumptive Sentencing Guidelines

question 4

Essay

Define and explain presumptive sentencing guidelines. Why is this important?

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Definitions:

Clear-cutting

A logging practice where all the trees in a designated area are uniformly cut down.

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life on Earth, encompassing the different species, genes, and ecosystems.

Soil Erosion

The process by which soil is removed from an area by water, wind, or agricultural activities leading to loss of fertility and structural integrity.

Clayoquot Sound

A biologically rich region on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, known for its large, intact temperate rainforests and biodiversity.