Unit 1 - Forest Management
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Introduction
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Have you taken a walk in the forest, perhaps gone camping or even quadding in one of Alberta’s beautiful forested areas?
If so, do you think about how Alberta’s forests appear to be plentiful and thriving?
As you are enjoying the forest, you probably do not think about how it is possible that the forest is maintained for you to continue to enjoy.
If so, do you think about how Alberta’s forests appear to be plentiful and thriving?
As you are enjoying the forest, you probably do not think about how it is possible that the forest is maintained for you to continue to enjoy.
Now think about where the paper comes from that you use to print from your computer or where the framing materials came from to build your house.
How often, when travelling, do you see a truck hauling a load of logs?
Thinking about these things, you might have a concern about how Alberta's forests are maintained and how we ensure that there will be enough trees to meet all our future needs.
How often, when travelling, do you see a truck hauling a load of logs?
Thinking about these things, you might have a concern about how Alberta's forests are maintained and how we ensure that there will be enough trees to meet all our future needs.
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In Unit 1, you will discover some of the current issues in forest management in Alberta, Canada, and the world.