The Truth:Deforestation Happens IN Ontario

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Forests of OntarioBackground Information

Hudson Bay Lowlands 20% of Ontario's forests

home to woodland caribou, polar bear, arctic fox, and arctic hare. During the summer, millions of migratory birds nest here, such as Canada geese, snow geese, willow ptarmigan and various species of sea ducks.

59% of Ontario's forests

Here the main conifer species are black and white spruce, jack pine, balsam fir, tamarack and eastern white cedar; the predominant deciduous species are poplars and white birch.

Boreal Forest

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Forest 20% of Ontario's forests.

white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, wolves, pileated woodpecker, various migratory birds, beaver, muskrat, otter and many other mammals, birds, fish and insects.

covers less than 1% of Canada

home to more than 25% of Canada’s population.

contains black walnut, butternut, tulip, magnolia, black gum, many types of oaks, hickories, sassafras and red bud–species

The Deciduous Forest

Deforestation IN OntarioYES! It happens here!

Canada’s Rate of Deforestation

Estimated current annual deforestation rate in Canada is approx. 92,500 hectares per year for all types of out of approx. 400 million hectares total.

Total Land Distribution in Ontario

Wasteful Use of Ancient Forests for Kleenex Covered in the New York Times, The Guardian, Fast Company and Other Major Outlets.

In the News: Kimberly-Clark's Use of Forests for Disposable

How does deforestation effect recreation, our country and us?

Its simple, no trees means no parks, camping or natural areas.

Recreation to many people is enjoying nature and participating in activities outdoors.

If there were no trees, pollution would rise to unforeseen levels and air quality would be so bad that we couldn’t enjoy outdoor activities.

Recommendations acknowledging that

deforestation is a problem in Ontario

to raise awareness among Ontarians of the opportunities to get involved in environmental groups such as EarthRoots based in Ontario

recreation and wildlife parks that deserve to be fully protected against any logging, mining or hydroelectric development

Reforestation