The Forest in Crisis
1981
21 min
Coming soon
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.
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directorSusan Murgatroyd
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producerJudy LeGrosArthur Hammond
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executive producerArthur Hammond
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scriptJim HyderSusan Murgatroyd
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cameraVic SarinJack Vandermay
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soundIan Blackford
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editingTom Berner
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re-recordingLen Abbott
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narratorArthur Black
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
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.
