GEOG 1220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Pulpwood, Maximum Sustainable Yield, Clayoquot Sound
3 Dec 2015
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Sub arctic cold, dry climates with short growing seasons; conifers predominate. Mid latitudes, seasonal climate, deciduoud with mix of conifers. Most orginal temperate forest lost to agriculture and settlement. Low/equatorial latitude, warm, wet climate; broadleaf trees that remain green - promote rich biodiversity. Deforested at increasing rates for new agricultural and grazing lands, fuel wood. 402 million hectares of forested and other wooded land = 25% of the world"s natural forest. Canada has the highest amount of forested land per capita in the world. Accounted for 15. 9% of the world trade in forestry in 2006. Forestry in canada supports at least 300 rural communities. Important part of system of flora ad fauna. Products for subsistence, barterm and household trade. Plantation crops (bananas, christmas trees, palm oil) Not as cost efficient, need different machinery. May allow companies to sell for a price premium. Most trees in area are cut, some full trees left. Provides some natural shelter and re seeding.
