Another Side of the Forest
This documentary looks at developments in the Canadian forestry industry from the 1970s. Turning a Newfoundland bog into woodland, fostering British Columbia seedlings that withstand mechanical planting, inoculating Ontario elms against the bark beetle, devising ways of controlling fire... these are some of the experiments shown being carried out in laboratories and in the field to protect and conserve the country's vast forests.
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This documentary looks at developments in the Canadian forestry industry from the 1970s. Turning a Newfoundland bog into woodland, fostering British Columbia seedlings that withstand mechanical planting, inoculating Ontario elms against the bark beetle, devising ways of controlling fire... these are some of the experiments shown being carried out in laboratories and in the field to protect and conserve the country's vast forests.
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directorRaoul FoxStrowan Robertson
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producerWilliam Brind
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executive producerColin Low
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commentaryStrowan Robertson
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photographySavas Kalogeras
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editingRaoul FoxWilliam Brind
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sound editingBernard Bordeleau
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re-recordingMichel Descombes
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musicDonald Douglas
Begin
a school tree-growing project to demonstrate some techniques used in the film.
Launch an environmental awareness campaign to preserve and protect forests.
Students present research project on forestry - investigate results of
planting initiatives, mapping Canadian forest growth or decline, current
concerns, industry and economical developments.
