Deforestation

Deforestation is permanent change from forest to another land use, like agriculture or housing.

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Canada’s declining deforestation rate, responsible forest management, the state of the boreal forest.

Annual rates of deforestation 1990–2014, deforestation decreases, land-use changes.

Amount of forest protected, harvested, planted, deforested and affected by fire or insects.

Forest management planning, science-based indicators, regulations and policies.

The impact of human and natural disturbances on forests.

How governance and enforcement protect Canada’s forests.

Timber harvest and supply 1990–2013.