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Introduction

What is Forestry and How Does it

Work?

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Before we harvest trees

What kinds of trees are there and what kind do we need Are there creeks, rivers or streams nearbyWhat kind of animals are there and how will we impact themHow are we going to get to the area (roads, bridges)Who else might be using the forest nearbyHow and when are we going to reforest the area – how many trees are we

going to replant and how are we going to get them to grow.What do we use wood for??

What are some things we should think about before we cut down trees?

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First … how does the forest grow?

What sort of things might shape the way the forest grows?

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What Kind of Trees Are in the Area

Deciduous ForestsConiferous Forests

Can you give me an example of a coniferous tree species ?

and a deciduous tree species?

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Why is water is an important thing to consider when planning to harvest an area?

• Water quantity and quality and how might it be affected by harvesting

• How do we cross creeks and streams• How close are the harvest areas to water

sources• How might we impact fish and other animals

(for example??)

Water

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• Different animals have different needs from the forest.

• Forest planners have to understand what these are before we harvest trees

What are some of the things that these wildlife species would need in order to survive?

Wildlife and Other Ecological Values

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Tree Retention

We leave single trees, small clumps and patches in harvest areas

These are some examples of retention patches

Why do you think we do this?

Some ways we lessen our impacts

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Research and Knowledge

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Other Users

Forest planners must consider what impacts some of their decisions will have on other users of the forest.

What other activities might take place in a forest?

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Seed Collection & Planting

What is this?

• For every tree we cut down, we plant 2 seedlings!

Once we harvest an area, we are required to replant the same area

Why do you think we plant so many seedlings?

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How Do We Get Logs to the Sawmill?

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Drayton Valley Mill Site

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Wood Products and By-products

Engineered Wood Products

?

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