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1
Q

how much of Canada is covered by forest?

A

about half, from BC to Newfoundland

2
Q

where are commercial forests located?

A

warmer, wetter areas of canada where trees grow relatively quickly

3
Q

only ____ of our commercial forests are accessible by road

A

half

4
Q

where are noncommercial forests located?

A

to the north

5
Q

what are deciduous trees known as and how much of canada’s forests do they make up?

A

hardwood / 66%

6
Q

what are coniferous trees known as and how much of canada’s forests do they make up?

A

softwood / 22%

7
Q

how much money does the forest industry make a year?

A

81 billion

8
Q

how many people are employed directly by the forest industry?

A

360 000

9
Q

how many people are employed indirectly by the forest industry?

A

500 000

10
Q

what are small trees used to make?

A

pulp and paper

11
Q

what are large trees used to make?

A

lumber