Discover : Forest at a Glance

North America's Forests are complex, diverse ecosystems that provide us with recreational, aesthetic, environmental as well as commercial benefits.

We face many challenges in the 21st Century. However, by understanding the issues and options we can make informed choices. This section provides overviews of complex topics and links to more detailed information:

Facts (Statistics and Maps)

• American Forests
• Canadian Forests
• Agencies

Issues

• Sustainable Forestry
• Ecosystem Management
• Ecological Diversity
• Silviculture
• Preservation

Elements

• Fire
• Water
• Earth (Soils)
• Air (Greenhouse Gases)

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