Learning Goal: I am able to describe the common issues that
currently exist with Canadas forestry industry.
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Canada has the 3 rd largest forested area in the world (Russia
#1, Brazil #2) Our forests cover almost half of Canada which is
equal to the area of 15 western European countries combined
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What is the Boreal Forest? What is the Boreal Forest?
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Commercial forests: can be logged for profit because the trees
grow fast and the forests are near roads, railways and waterways
Non-commercial forests: trees are not cut down because they are too
far from transportation networks. It is also too cold for these
trees to grow quickly
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In the past all furniture was made of solid wood (Oak or
Cherry). It was expensive but would last a lifetime!! Today lots of
furniture is not made from a solid piece of wood
Clear Cutting Is the fastest and cheapest method of logging
Loggers remove every tree When loggers replant trees, the forest
grows uniformly Sometimes loggers do not replant trees or the trees
do not grow successfully
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Clear cut the old growth areas of the forest Seed bearing trees
are left to re-grow the trees
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Cut down only the old trees of a specific size, type and/or
quality Is the least damaging to the forest Is the most expensive
method of forestry Rick Mercer and Selective Cutting Rick Mercer
and Selective Cutting
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What if we don't replant the trees? What will happen to the
forests or the pollution levels? What about forest fires? Do they
have any positive impact on the environment?
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Chapter 25 (Page 309) 1. Define all key terms from page 309
into your notes 2. Summarize and draw a diagram in your notes for
clear cutting, shelter wood cutting, and selective cutting 3. On
page 317 answer # 1, 3, 5 4. Briefly explain the current
environmental threats to Canadas forests 5. How are fires a
positive and negative function for Canadas forests? 6. Using your
completed note from the past 2 periods, write at least 3 possible
test questions. They could be in the form of multiple choice or
questions or they could be long answer questions. Be sure to
construct an answer sheet too. Hand this in to Mr. Meyer by the end
of the period!!!!!
