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REFORESTATION
Reforestation means that the forest
is renewed after it is harvested. This renewal can either
be by natural regeneration, by planting new trees, or
by a combination of both.
Canadian forests companies are responsible
for:
- Prompt reforestation
- Specific reforestation
- Ensured reforestation
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Prompt reforestation - Provincial
laws require that all harvested areas be regenerated promptly
after harvesting.
Specific reforestation -
Public land is quickly reforested with native species
suited to meet local ecological conditions. See
Biodiversity
Ensured reforestation - Canadian
Forest companies are legally obligated to track and
ensure regeneration success. If a newly planted forest
fails, the company must replant the area until it is
properly reforested. Forest companies remain responsible
for a harvested area until the new growth reaches what
is called a free-growing state, which means there is
assurance the young trees will grow into a new, healthy
forest. This usually takes 6 to 12 years.
Every year, more than 200 million seedlings are planted
in B.C. to reforest areas after logging, wildfire or
insect infestations.
On average, each year 650 million trees are planted
across Canada in areas where forests have been harvested.
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