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 From Lumberjacks to machines which are more productive and have fewer workers.

 Before 1970: They did not have to replant any trees, they cut the forests clean.  1986: They limited the size and length of logging contracts. Forests HAD to be replenished.  1994: Amount of wood they can harvest is limited.  Used a new cutting method that protected the soil so new trees could grow.

 Seedlings and sprouts have a better chance of survival.

 Clear cutting does not protect soil therefore new tress will have difficulty growing.

 Maintains and improves the life of forests ecosystems so current and future generations can use them.

 Industry provided 80,000 jobs in Quebec  It is the main industry for 145 municipalities.  Wood exports total 50 billion$

 1) Cut trees.  2) Load logs on to trucks.  3) Bring logs to the sawmill and turn them to lumber.  4) Lumber brought to converting plants to make products.  5) Finished product in stores.

 Provides us with many products that are wood and non wood.

 Fuel for cooking