Forestry

Forests in Canada account for what percentage of the world’s forests?

9% of the world’s forests.

What is the annual percentage of forests harvested in Canada?

Around 0.5%.

What is the economic contribution of the forestry industry to Canada’s economy?

Approximately $35 billion dollars/year, or about 1.5% of the economy.

How many people worked in the forestry industry in Canada as of 2018?

205,000 people.

Which countries are the largest importers of Canadian forestry products?

China and Japan.

What is the main reason for high Canadian wood product exports to the USA?

Proximity as direct neighbors makes trading easier.

Characteristic of the Boreal/Mixed Forest regarding sustainable cutting?

Yes, it can be cut sustainably due to large amounts of forestry.

Why is cutting the West Coast/Pacific Maritime Forest considered bad stewardship?

Due to the age and cultural importance of the remaining trees.

What is a clear cut in logging?

All trees in a given area are harvested regardless of age, quality, and health.

What is a major advantage of selective/shelterwood cutting?

Has the lowest impact on the health of the ecosystem.

What is a disadvantage of clear-cutting?

If done unsustainably, forests can disappear and must be replanted by humans, which costs money.

What does responsible management of forests imply?

Forests could be sustainably harvested forever.

What is the concept of importing forestry products related to forested area?

Importing countries tend to have minimal forestry and need to import from surplus forestry countries.

What characterizes the Western Mountain/Montane Forest?

Young, fast-growing coniferous species, most are in second growth after logging.

What are the economic advantages of strip & patch cuts?

Relatively cheap, quick, and lower costs to rehabilitate/reseed.

What is the environmental disadvantage of selective cutting?

Even selective cuts cause environmental damage in sensitive habitats.

What impacts does exporting Canadian wood products have on forests?

Can lead to over-harvesting and potential depletion of resources.

Why is selective cutting considered the best stewardship?

It shows the least impact on the environment and better possibilities for regrowth.