From Ashes to Forest
1984
52 min
Coming soon
Filmed in several of Canada's national parks (including Banff and Wood Buffalo), this feature documentary looks at forest fires versus fire suppression. Sometimes forest fires are essential for plant renewal, healthy growth, soil enrichment and new environments for wildlife.
Details
Filmed in several of Canada's national parks (including Banff and Wood Buffalo), this feature documentary looks at forest fires versus fire suppression. Sometimes forest fires are essential for plant renewal, healthy growth, soil enrichment and new environments for wildlife.
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directorTony Ianzelo
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cinematographyTony Ianzelo
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producerMark Zannis
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executive producerBarrie Howells
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scriptBoyce Richardson
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soundBev DavidsonJean-Guy Normandin
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editingMargaret Wong
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sound editingJackie Newell
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narratorRichard Gilbert
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musicLarry Crosley
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Geography - Natural Resources
Science - Environmental Science
Science - Life Systems/Ecology
Technology Education - Environment and Technology
Pre-viewing: Brainstorm the causes and effects of forest fires on Canada’s woodlands. How are the fires fought and brought under control? Post viewing: Discuss the positive effects of fires in our woodlands. Have students comment on the effects of controlled burns in our forests; why are they sometimes necessary to preserve the forests? Discuss fire suppression as opposed to fire fighting in forestry. Discuss the dangers to plants and animals that result from human interference in the natural order.
