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What is it?
A forest is not just trees. The ecosystem in a forest is very different
and the wildlife and climate is very
specific.
Soil: the soil contains humus which is
an organic component made from
decaying plants and animals.
Why is it a territory
The boundaries of a forest are clearly
defined and ownership is specified.
Entire communities are created in or
around the forests.
The forest is a source of revenue.
The revenue creates towns and as a
result infrastructure.
Types of Forests
Tropical Rainforests
Temperate Forests
Boreal Forests
Tropical Rainforest
Tall trees, warm climate and lots of
rain (up to one inch/two and a half
cm of rain everyday)
They can be found in the tropics
which refers to the area between the
Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of
Capricorn.
Temperate Forests
Often referred to as deciduous
forests because the large amount of
deciduous trees.
Deciduous: trees that lose their
leaves and grow them back
Facts
Temperate forests are often
considered secondary forests as they
have been harvested and replanted
due to industry.
The largest tree in the world is found
in California. This giant sequoia tree
is 275 feet tall and 95 feet around.
Boreal Forests
Made primarily of coniferous trees.
These "softwood" trees usually bear
cones and include pines, spruces,
firs, and cedars.
Canadas forests are 75% Boreal.
This is due to the fact that Boreal
forests grow in colder climates.
Regions
We will examine all types of forests in
particular:
Boreal = Mauricie region
Temperate = British Columbia
Tropical = Amazonia