Canada’s Primary Industries: Forestry

1. What do commercial logging companies do? Cut down trees Build logging roads Assess timber

1. What do commercial logging companies do? Haul out logs Ship logs to sawmills Cut logs into lumber Ship lumber to market

2. What are two end products produced from trees?

3. What is a deciduous tree and give an example: Have leafs that fall off in the fall

4. Why are deciduous trees called hardwoods 4. Why are deciduous trees called hardwoods? What products are made from deciduous trees? Take a long time to grow so the wood is dense and hard Used for making flooring and fine furniture

5. What is a coniferous tree and give an example? Evergreen trees Don’t loose their needles and stay green all year long

6. Why are coniferous trees called softwoods 6. Why are coniferous trees called softwoods? What products are made from coniferous trees? They can grow quickly Wood is soft, not dense

7. Where are the largest commercial forests in Canada located?

8. What is the difference between a direct employee and an indirect employee? Direct employees work directly for companies in that industry Indirect employees work in support roles

Clear Cutting Is when a whole section of a forest is removed Positive easier and cheaper Negative: Erosion Mudslides Contaminate streams where salmon breed Destroys animal habitat

Selective Cutting Is when foresters identify particular trees to be cut down Positive Better for the environment Animal habitat is protected Negative Expensive and takes more time

All about Forestry! Loggers Logging trucks Logging transport Heli-loggers flight Mill tour How paper is made How is TP made