Deforestation

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

Services and information

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.