From the different types of vegetation, the distribution of forest fires, the area of protected and commercial forest land, to the many values and uses of Canada's forests, this attractive map offers a wide range of information on our forests. An activity book designed to develop an interest in and respect for the forest among Canada's young people. The Pacific Forestry Centre Bookstore Access the Canadian Forest Service-database of publications through The Bookstore. From here you can search for forest science publications by author, subject, keyword or area of interest, order the publication using a shopping cart, or use Adobe Acrobat to download electronic versions of available materials. Most of the materials are available free of charge.
Information is available in both English and French.
This comprehensive book on the trees of Canada and the northern United States describes more than 300 species, both native and introduced. To aid in identification, tree species are organized into 12 groups based mainly on leaf shape and arrangement along the twig. An essential tool for the amateur naturalist, forest science professional or anyone fascinated by trees. With over 300 questions on Canadian forests, it is both fun and informative.