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Battle for the Trees

John Edginton

1993 57 min

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This documentary examines the battle strategies of citizens, scientists, loggers, environmentalists and First Nations people who are fighting over the liquidation of public forests and, with it, a way of life.

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This documentary examines the battle strategies of citizens, scientists, loggers, environmentalists and First Nations people who are fighting over the liquidation of public forests and, with it, a way of life.

This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

See also

Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis)

Forestry

Environment and Conservation

All subjects

Credits

• director
  John Edginton
  
• producer
  John Edginton
  
  Gillian Darling
  
  Jack Silberman
  
  George Johnson
  
• cinematography
  David Barker
  
• sound
  Chris Aikenhead
  
• editing
  Ray Frawley
  
  Sara Bhaskaran
  
• re-recording
  Peter Smith
  
• narrator
  Jim Hault
  

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Ages 11 to 17

Geography - Environmental Issues
Geography - Natural Resources
Social Studies - Environmental Challenges

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