2011 - International Year Of Forests

Climate change is causing significant impacts on Canada's forest ecosystems. One of these impacts is the northward migration of forests, as warmer temperatures allow tree species to expand their range further north. Additionally, climate change is leading to the arrival and survival of exotic pests and diseases in Canadian forests, which can have detrimental effects on tree health and ecosystem dynamics. Furthermore, drier conditions resulting from climate change make forests more susceptible to fire, increasing the risk and severity of wildfires. Therefore, all of the options listed - northward migration of forests, arrival and survival of exotic pests and diseases, and drier forests more susceptible to fire - are correct and represent the impacts of climate change on Canada's forest ecosystems.

The BUI (Buildup Index) measures all of the above mentioned factors. It measures the relative dryness of surface fuels, the total amount of fuel available for combustion, and the moisture content in forest fuels. This index is used by fire managers to assess fire preparedness, forecast potential for fires, and understand a fire's behavior. By considering these factors, fire managers can make more informed decisions and take appropriate actions to prevent and control fires.

Non-timber forest products are commonly defined as "all goods derived from forests of both plant and animal origin other than timber and firewood".

The correct answer is "Forest". The Latin word "Silva" translates to "Forest" in English.

Paper birch has been used by Aboriginal peoples for centuries for various purposes. One traditional use is for making canoes and baskets. The bark of the paper birch is lightweight and flexible, making it ideal for constructing these items. Another traditional use is for making knife handles. The strong and durable wood of the paper birch is well-suited for this purpose. Additionally, paper birch can be used for casting broken limbs. The bark can be wrapped around a broken limb to provide support and stability during the healing process. Lastly, paper birch can be tapped for its sap to make birch syrup, a sweet and flavorful syrup used in cooking and baking.

Total forest area in 2005 was just under 40 million km2.

Terrestrial Biodiversity: the variation of life forms within a given ecosystem or biome that refers to species that inhabit the land.

The correct answer is "An Examination of Changes to Southern and Export Lumber Markets" because the question asks for the project that is not included in the funding provided by CanNor. The other three options, Jean Marie River Sawmill Site Design and Site Preparation, Two Pellet Feasibility Studies, and Forest Inventory Planning, are mentioned as projects that received funding.

The tamarack, found throughout the NWT, was named the official tree on September 9, 1999 replacing the Jack pine.

36 metres is about the same height as a ten-storey office building!!

The government of the NWT has 15 lookouts, eleven of which are steel towers and four of which are cabins with cupolas. Most of these towers are staffed full time while others are staffed as required, depending on weather conditions or expected fire activity.

1-877-698-3473 is easier to remember if you think 1-877-NWT-FIRE

Taiga Plains is a Level II ecoregion.

Canada's tallest reported tree (95 m) is a Stika spruce, the "Carmanah Giant" in the Carmanah Valley on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Canada's tallest Douglas fir, 94.3 m in height and 8.07 m in circumference, stands near Coquitlam, BC.

Depending on the ailment, cones, boughs, inner bark and gum were all used as medicine.