Natural Resources: Use and Sustainability · Current Issues
Forestry and Sustainability
Study different harvesting methods and the importance of sustainable forest management.
Key Questions
- 1What is the difference between clear-cutting and selective cutting?
- 2How can we ensure forests remain healthy for future generations?
- 3How does the forestry industry impact biodiversity?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Natural Resources around the World: Use and Sustainability - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: History & Geography
Unit: Natural Resources: Use and Sustainability
Period: Current Issues
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