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CTS Forestry - Forests and Society - Student Activities

Prepare to grow your knowledge about forest usage and management, while weighing the delicate balance between the needs of humans and long-term sustainability.  

In the following activities you’ll find the materials you need.

Activity 1.

Forests and Society
‍Social, Economic, and Environmental Balance

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Activity 2.

Forests and Society
‍Sustainability at Work

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Activity 3.

Forests and Society
 Forest Management Plans

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Activity 1. Forests and Society - Social, Economic, and Environmental Balance

Forests are valuable for many reasons. Why is it important to accommodate the needs of all stakeholders? How can we balance the diverse social, economic, and environmental considerations?

Here you’ll consider multiple perspectives relating to forest management. Note: in addition to the infographic, the handout references the Work Wild Video Series which you can access using the links below.

Forests and Society Infographic
Social, Economic, and Environmental Balance (PDF)
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Activity 2. Forests and Society - Sustainability at Work

Today, consumers and governments expect more of businesses when it comes to sustainable practices. How is the forest sector responding and becoming more accountable?

In this activity you’ll explore various companies and discuss their efforts around environmentally sustainable practices.

sustainability at work handout (PDF)
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Activity 3. Forests and Society - Forest Management Plans

In Alberta, all forestry takes place on public lands. What conditions are placed on forest companies?

How do they take the interests of key stakeholders into account when developing their public forest management plans?

In this activity you’ll explore a company’s forest management plan. Note, the handout references several Government of Alberta resources which you can access through the links below.

Government of Alberta: Forest Management Plans
Activity 3: Forest Management Plans Handout (PDF)

Other Student Activities

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Grade 6 -
Trees & Forests

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Grade 7 -
Interactions & Ecosystems

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CALM 20 -  
Exploring Career Diversity In The Forest Sector

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