The second-largest
producer of pulp and paper and the largest exporter is Canada
The pulp and paper
plants found in every province except Prince Edward Island
Quebec, Ontario, and
British Columbia are main pulp and paper found in area
Most of the logs are
too small to be used for lumber, so they are used for pulp and paper
manufacturing instead
Lumber
Products of lumber
include raw cut timber, plywood, cedar shingles, particleboard, and
chipboard
British Columbia is
only one province who clearly dominates Canada's lumber industry
Lumber is major
product there
In Canada, more
efficient large mills with better methods for processing small logs have
replaced the old-fashioned mills that were designed for sawing large logs
Sawmills tend to be
much smaller operations than pulp and paper mills
Particular forest
that supplies the wood, and specializes in a particular market are the
advantage of the unique characteristics
British Columbia is
a large mill coastal area
Since 1970, the
number of Canadian sawmills has decreased by more than 900 to 850
Large mills with
better methods for recessing small logs have replaced the old-fashioned
mills that were designed for sawing large logs
Recreation
Lots of Canadians who
live in cities and towns, think that forest is important as a place to
"get away from it all"
Forests include lakes
and rivers to provide recreational activities such as camping, hiking,
canoeing, and fishing