Tree Terms
What are two uses for lumber?
Light-frame construction and furniture making.
Name three benefits mentioned.
Strong job demand
Good pay
Variety of roles
Contributes to sustainability
Opportunities for advancement
Strong community
How much land do forests make up in Canada? (Percent)
Makes up 38% of Canada's land
True or False: Unsustainable forestry practices cause soil erosion and leaching
True. Soil erosion and leaching are major impacts of unsustainable forestry processes.
What are felled trees?
Felled trees are trees that are purposely cut down.
What is Extraction/Production?
Cutting of trees and processing them.
Name the three disadvantages mentioned.
Physical demands in isolated areas and tough environments
Seasonal work
Risk and safety concerns
What is Canada ranked globally in terms of total forest area?
Canada is ranked 3rd, after Russia & Brazil
What does high demand for lumber lead to?
High demand leads to major deforestation.
True Or False: Forestry can be used for furniture, flooring, etc.
FALSE. That is lumber.
This is the term for cutting down trees for timber.
Logging.
Name a job that someone who does logging/harvesting could do.
Logger/Faller
Heavy Equipment Operator
Logging Truck Driver
True or False: Canada is not top global exporter of forest products.
False. Canada IS a top global exporter of forest products with lumber being first!
Which greenhouse gas emitted from forestry practices contributes to climate change?
Carbon, or Carbon dioxide contributes largely to climate change when emitted into the atmosphere.
What do Bioenergy and Bioproducts offer?
Bioenergy and Bioproducts offers renewable energy sources and sustainable materials.
What is Lumber?
Processed wood that is cut into logs or heavy timbers, and is used in light-frame construction
Name a job that someone who does wood processing and manufacturing could do.
Sandmill Worker/Machine Operator
Production Supervisor
Millwright/Saw Filer
How many cubic metres of softwood lumber is produced in Canada annually?
About 60-70 MILLION cubic metres are produced each year in Canada of softwood lumber!
What are 3 resources whose qualities are affected from unsustainable forestry management?
Air, water, and pollination quality is affected.
What do forest provide for the community?
Forest provide food, income, and fuel especially in rurual and indigenous communities.
What is Forestry?
The management of land occupied by forests.
Name a job that someone who does Forest Resource Management could do.
Forester/Registered Professional Forester (RPF)
Forest Engineer
Environmental Scientist/Biologist
How much of Canadian forests are harvested each year?
Between 0.2% & 0.5% are harvested annually.
Impacts include: environmental damage (habitat loss, soil erosion, etc), deforestation, social disruption, air + water pollution, and noise.
What offers spaces like hiking, camping, etc?
Tourism