1. Canada’s Forests Textbook Chapter 25

2. 2 Types of Trees (Review) Coniferous Trees (Trees With Needles) Examples?__________

3. Deciduous Trees (Trees With Leaves) Examples? ________

4. Forest Facts Forests cover 42% of Canada’s land. There are 3 types of forests in Canada

5. 3 Types of Canadian Forests Sof twood forests – 66% of Canada’s forest coverage. Mainly coniferous trees Hardwood forests – 12% of forest coverage. Mainly deciduous trees Mixed forests – remaining 22%. A mix between coniferous and deciduous

6. Commercial Forests The part of the forest that: 1) Has large trees. 2) Is close to the market. - See textbook page 310 for map

7. Non-Commercial Forests Part of the forest where: 1) Trees are to small to harvest 2) Trees are to far from the market to transport

8. Logging Operations There are three ways to harvest trees. 1) Clear-cutting All trees in an area are cut.

9. Logging Operations 2) Shelter Wood Logging Most of the trees are cut. Leaves small patches of old growth to provide seeds.

10. Logging Operations 3) Selective Cutting Only trees of a certain - type - size - quality are cut.

11. Importance of Canada’s Forests 1. Economic Value (Makes $) 2. Recreation/Tourism 3. Provide habitats for wildlife

12. Threats and Issues Facing Forests 1) Environmental - Insects/Disease/ Pollution Ex: Acid precipitation is created by emissions from factories/cars

13. Threats and Issues facing forests 2) Forest Fires Caused by humans and natural elements (lightning) Fires caused by lightning burns 10x the area of those caused by humans

14. Forest Fires