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The Forest in Crisis

1981 21 min
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This short documentary dispels the myth that Canada has an inexhaustible supply of usable wood and forest resources. In documenting the use and misuse of forest resources in Northern Ontario, it shows the efforts of the government and industry to find better ways to find a sustainable solution. The film also serves as a reminder that this is not just a problem for Northern Ontario - a crisis in the forest industry would affect one out of every ten Canadian jobs.

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This short documentary dispels the myth that Canada has an inexhaustible supply of usable wood and forest resources. In documenting the use and misuse of forest resources in Northern Ontario, it shows the efforts of the government and industry to find better ways to find a sustainable solution. The film also serves as a reminder that this is not just a problem for Northern Ontario - a crisis in the forest industry would affect one out of every ten Canadian jobs.

Forestry Environment and Conservation All subjects
  • director
    Susan Murgatroyd
  • producer
    Judy LeGros
    Arthur Hammond
  • executive producer
    Arthur Hammond
  • script
    Jim Hyder
    Susan Murgatroyd
  • camera
    Vic Sarin
    Jack Vandermay
  • sound
    Ian Blackford
  • editing
    Tom Berner
  • re-recording
    Len Abbott
  • narrator
    Arthur Black

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Ages 12 to 17
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Geography - Environmental Issues Science - Environmental Science Social Studies - Environmental Challenges
Examine the history of logging in Canada to the present time. Discuss the many concerns of the residents of the logging towns in terms of wasteful cutting. Discuss the many ways that woodlands can be reforested. Why is it important that Canada maintain its forest industry? Show as a companion film with the NFB film, Foresters. Compare and contrast the two films. To learn more about modern-day logging operations, go here.
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