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Money in the Earth’s Bank: Preservation of Canada’s Boreal Forest

Mihai AndreibyMihai Andrei
July 31, 2008 - Updated on October 27, 2017
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Whether we want to accept it or not, mankind has caused significant (to say the leased) damage to the amount of forests and habitats around the world. That’s why it’s so important for people, especially those in leading positions to take standing positions in protecting and increasing the area of forests around the world. It’s always great to see initiatives such as the one started by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, who recently pledged to protect 225,000 square kilometers (55 million acres) of the Far North Boreal Forest; this includes banning all mining and lodging activities in the area.

Just so you can get an idea about how much that represents, it’s about twice as big as England. Also, the other part of Canadian forests seems to be well protected too, as it’s now a part of a sustainable development project, supported by native Canadians. According to the Canadian press:

“The new plan would also require that mining and forestry companies consult early with aboriginal communities before starting any projects in the other half of the boreal forest, and give First Nations a share of revenues from new projects on their traditional lands anywhere in Ontario.”

This is more than just about protecting a forest, and the proportions of the boreal forest must not be underestimated, as they are the third largest wetlands system in the world, helping moderate global temperature and producing a significant quantity of oxygen for the whole world, not to mention is holds more than three quarters of the world’s unfrozen freshwater supply. It could be a key place in the battle against global warming.

Here are just a few facts that underline it’s importance, by the Canadian Boreal Initiative:

  • The Boreal Forest houses 25 per cent of the world’s remaining original forests. It is Canada’s largest ecosystem, covering 58 per cent of the country.
  • Recreation-related activities, such as canoeing, hiking and birding in the Boreal, contribute more than $4 billion to the economy every year according to a 2005 report by the Pembina Institute for CBI
  • More than 600 First Nations communities maintain traditional roots in the Boreal
  • There are about 7,000 forest-related establishments throughout Canada’s Boreal forests, providing jobs to nearly 400,000 people
  • More than 30 per cent of North America’s bird population relies on the Boreal for breeding
  • Boreal ecosystems contain the largest expanse of freshwater in the world; more than 80 per cent of the world’s liquid freshwater is found in the Boreal
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    Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.

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