Managing Canada's Industries - Fishing and Forestry Flashcards
List the 3 natural and 3 economic uses of a forest.
Natural Uses - Provides habitat, purifies air and water, and cycles nutrients.
Economic Uses - Provides us with timber and wood, employment access, and good source for trading.
Who owns and manages the vast majority of Canada’s forest?
The majority of Canada’s forest are owned and managed by Canadians Provincial and Territorial government.
Describe the three methods of harvesting forest as discussed in class.
1) Clear cutting - Cutting down all the trees within a designated area.
2) Shelterwood cutting - Clearcutting trees that are part of an old growth forest.
3) Selective cutting - Only cutting down selected trees.
How much of the world’s forest does Canada possess?
Canada posses 10% of the world’s forest.
In which three provinces is most of the forestry sector located in?
Most of the forestry sector is located in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.
Why are some forest fires fought while others are allowed to naturally burn?
The decision to fight or flight a fire depends on its impact on people, place, and profit. If an area is large and very populated you should fight the fire because of its impact on people. However, if the area is small and sparsely populated you should let the fire burn out naturally.
Explain using examples, how a forest fire can have a positive impact on the Boreal Forest?
Yes, wildfires can be positive for forests because they are a natural part of the ecosystem to maintain the health and diversity of the forest. For example, Jack Pine is a tree that has cones that are covered in a wax coating that needs heat in order to release its seeds. These seeds then germinate and produced nutrients to support plant and tree growth.
More forest fires are caused by humans yet burn less hectares of forest than forest fires caused by lightning strikes. Explain why using specific examples.
Lightning strikes tend to occur in more remote areas, because of this, it can be harder to distinguish. Due to the vast area of land that’s struck, there is more area for the fire to spread, leading to an increase in the area that’s burned. However, human made fires are often made in small areas that are easier to extinguish.
Which three provinces primarily have employment in the forestry sector?
The three main provinces that have employment in the forestry sector in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.
Outline four issues that the Canadian forestry industry faces.
The 4 issues that the Canadian forestry industry faces are: Environmental concerns, global challenges, and market competitions, climate change, and indigenous rights.
Who is Canada’s largest export market of fish and seafood products?
The United States is Canada’s largest export of market of fish and seafood products.
What is Canada’s most valuable seafood export in terms of sales? (Which one makes the most money?)
Lobster
How far does Canada’s fishing limits extend from shore (in nautical miles)?
200 nautical miles from shore.
The ocean waters off Nova Scotia and Newfoundland that are less than 200 meters deep are referred to as?
The Continental Shelf
Explain the difference between gill netting, otter trawling and purse seining.
1) Purse seining - Is when a net circles around a group of fish, and is drawn together, catching the fish.
2) Gill netting - When a net hangs from the surface, catching fish by their gills as they swim.
3) Otter trawling - When a bag shaped net is dragged across the ocean floor, catching fish.
