6 Questions
Which type of forest makes up the majority of forest land in Canada?
Boreal forest
What percentage of Canadian forest land is publicly owned?
90 percent
Which organization provides operational fire-control services and links to all provincial and territorial fire agencies in Canada?
Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)
Which type of trees make up the majority of the boreal forest in Canada?
Pine trees
What is the average area burned by forest fires in Canada during a typical year?
2.5 million hectares
What is the main cause of forest fires in Canada?
Human activity
Study Notes
Canadian Forests
- Boreal forest makes up the majority of forest land in Canada
Forest Ownership
- 94% of Canadian forest land is publicly owned
Forest Fire Management
- The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) provides operational fire-control services and links to all provincial and territorial fire agencies in Canada
Boreal Forest
- Coniferous trees, particularly black spruce, jack pine, and trembling aspen, make up the majority of the boreal forest in Canada
Forest Fires
- The average area burned by forest fires in Canada during a typical year is around 2.5 million hectares
- Human activity, such as arson, accidental ignition, and reckless use of fire, is the main cause of forest fires in Canada
Test your knowledge about Canadian forests and their management with this quiz. Learn interesting facts about the size, composition, and ownership of Canada's forests, as well as the role of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre in fire-suppression activities.
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