Transcript These forests are very industrialized.

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Leaves are used by trees to absorb sunlight.
They are the most recognizable feature of any tree.
They are also used to distinguish different types
of trees.
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Trees remove carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere and release oxygen.
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They provide us with paper and wood.
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Get food from trees.
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Gives us shade and prevent soil erosion
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Provide beauty to a particular area.
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Home to many animals and insects
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Most of the Earth’s trees are found in forests.
The types of trees found in certain areas
depends on the climate, altitude, and soil
composition.
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In the last 8000 years the Earth has lost
nearly 40% of its original forests.
The majority of this happened in the 20th
century.
We have been using forest resources for
thousands of years.
With the rise of industry and big
businesses, we began abusing forest
resources.
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Forests provide homes for thousands of plant,
animal, and insect species.
Food for these organisms are also provided by the
forest.
Provide jobs and sources of revenue for
people in surrounding towns and cities.
Recreation and tourism is generated by
forests.
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Forests are an important source of revenue
for governments, large corporations, and local
businesses.
When a logging company begins developing a
new part of a forest, a town begins to form.
Workers need to live close by.
Within this town services (doctor, police, fire,
schools, etc.) and businesses form.
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Roads and highways need to be built.
Gas and electrical lines need to be passed.
Ports are built if the town is close to a body of
water.
What is recreational tourism?
 It is a sector (an area of the economy) that
provides a large source of revenue for forest
areas.
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This sector attracts tourists who enjoy
participating in outdoor recreational
activities.
These activities include: fishing, hunting,
camping, hiking, skiing/snowboarding,
snowmobiling and off roading (atv’s)
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Many recreational tourist areas have gained
international popularity.
These same areas have now developed into
multi-million dollar businesses (i.e. MontTremblant, Quebec).
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Today, more than 25% of the earth’s land mass
are covered by forests.
Every type of forest has a very different
climate, soil type, species of trees and
plants, and animals
There are 3 types of forest.
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Are located in Central and South America,
central Africa, and Southeast Asia.
They are home to some of the most exotic
species of plants, animals, and insects in world.
Reach nearly 50°C
Receive nearly 650 cm rain every year.
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Are found in Southern Canada and Northern USA,
Europe, China and Japan.
These are mostly made up of deciduous trees (lose
their leaves) and conifers (evergreens)
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Located near large urban centers.
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These forests are very industrialized.
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Temperate forests are very important to people as
they provide enjoyment as well as many resources
including food, timber, and oxygen for us to breathe.
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Acid rain caused by industrial and vehicle
emissions damages the leaves of trees, and causes
them to produce smaller and fewer seeds.
It also reduces the trees' resistance to disease,
pests, and frost.
Clear cutting of forests is also a threat to this
biome.
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Predominantly found in Canada,
Northern Europe, China, and Japan.
These forests are primarily made up of
conifers (evergreens).
In Canada the Boreal forests make up 3/4
of forested lands.
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Around the world, the boreal is highly valued
for:
Its sustainable economic benefits
Recreational opportunities (skiing, hiking etc.)
Breathtaking natural beauty
In Canada alone, the boreal provides petroleum
products, peat, hydro-electricity and tourism
dollars, and sustains over 7000 forestry
businesses and 400 000 jobs.
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They represent nearly 25% of the earth’s
forested land.
They help filter millions of litres of drinking
water every day.
Over 14% of Canadians live in the boreal forest.
This includes nearly 600 aboriginal groups and
communities that take active roles in managing
forest resources.
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Forestry: All activities related to the forest
and its development.
Clear-cutting: Removing all of the trees from
one area.
Deforestation: permanent destruction of a
forested area.
Stand: A group of trees where there is only
one or few species growing together
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The stands of the boreal forest are primarily
used for manufacturing pulp, paper, and
cardboard.
Throughout Canada nearly 7000 logging
companies provide jobs to nearly 400 000
people (i.e. Kruger Inc.).
These industries inject billions of dollars into
Canada’s economy each year.
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Our Publication Papers business unit produces
newsprint, coated, directory and supercalendered
paper.
Kruger Publication Papers comprises four paper mills,
three of which are located in Québec and the other in
Newfoundland and Labrador. The four paper mills are
certified under the ISO 9001:2000 (Quality
Management), PwC-ICoCTM (Chain of Custody) and
PEFC (Chain of Custody) standards. Each mill has its
own recycling facilities, secondary effluent treatment
system and energy conservation programs.
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Canada is the world leader in the production
and export of newsprint.
Quebec accounts for one third (1/3) of this.
Our newsprint is primarily exported to the
U.S.A. & China.
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The Paper Making Process
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MANUFACTURE THIS: Toilet Paper
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RMR: Rick Goes Heli-Logging
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Deforestation in Canada
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Is the forest industry in Canada & Quebec doing
well?
 The forest industry is currently going through very
difficult times.
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There are many logging companies, sawmills, pulp
and paper producers that are shutting down their
businesses.
This forces many people out of work.
Why is this happening to the forest industry?
 Poor world economy
 New laws which force companies to replant or use
fewer trees.
 New technology that requires less paper and wood
(Tablet computers such as iPads, bamboo products
etc. ).
Why is the closing of a sawmill or logging company
such a big deal?
 Many jobs are lost in a region dependant on the
forest industry.
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People in other industries are affected too (i.e.
Department stores, restaurants and recreation in
that same region).
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Investing millions of dollars into the forest
industry
Buying companies that have closed
Providing jobs to replant or manage forests
Despite efforts it will take a long time for the
industry to rebound.
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Land clearing: Cutting down trees in an area for
farming, construction (towns and roads), or
logging.
Degradation: The act or process of damaging
or ruining something.
This occurs in a forest when land clearing is
poorly managed.
Deforestation: The cutting down and removal of
all or most of the trees in a forested area.
Ex: Forested area is cleared to make a road or
highway, malls, or housing developments.
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Mauricie is one of the largest producers of cardboard
and newsprint. Most of their products are shipped to
the US.
Logging is a huge industry in this region and has
been for over 150 years.
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The forest is the heart of Mauricie. The forest
industry provides jobs to thousands of
people.
Many aboriginal groups benefit from the forests
in Mauricie.
Mauricie developed around their logging
industry.
During 1900’s Mauricie grew as the demand
for wood and paper grew.
Today the forest industry in Mauricie is
one of the areas struggling during the
current recession (struggling economy,
job losses).
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Silviculture refers to practices that ensure
development of a forest and its
conservation.
Silviculture protects both the natural resource and
the people who benefit from it.
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In Mauricie, the government and companies are
studying areas for development, as to not
disrupt local hunting and fishing.
Companies invite tourists to plant trees and
visit harvesting operations.
Inclusion of First Nation communities in
decision making.
Following parts of the Coulombe report: harvest
in different places at different times;
developing more wood products rather than
shipping timber.