Great Bear Rainforest Conservation Issues

The video discusses the unique temperate rainforest on Canada's west coast, highlighting its ecological significance and the threats posed by logging. Conservationists and logging companies have formed an alliance to protect the area, leading to the creation of the Great Bear Rainforest park. This agreement involves federal protection and a balance between environmental and commercial interests, covering millions of acres.

What makes the rainforest on the west coast of Canada unique?

• It is the driest rainforest in the world.

• It is the only tropical rainforest in North America.

• It is the largest rainforest in the world.

• It is the only temperate climate rainforest in the world.

What has been the primary method used by logging companies in the rainforest?

• Controlled burning

• Clear cutting

• Reforestation

• Selective logging

Which mythical creature is said to inhabit the Great Bear Rainforest?

• Yeti

• Bigfoot

• Loch Ness Monster

• Carmody's spirit bear

What strategy did environmentalists use to combat logging in the rainforest?

• Petitioning the government

• Launching a global marketing campaign

• Organizing local protests

• Creating a documentary

What was the outcome of the alliance between environmentalists and logging companies?

• Expansion of mining operations

• Complete ban on logging

• Creation of the Great Bear Rainforest park

• Increased logging activities

How many acres does the Great Bear Rainforest park cover?

• 6.6 million acres

• 4.4 million acres

• 8.8 million acres

• 2.2 million acres

What is the total potential area of protected land in the Great Bear Rainforest?

• 15 million acres

• 21 million acres

• 10 million acres

• 25 million acres

What is the role of the committee overseeing the additional 10 million acres?

• To increase logging activities

• To balance logging, mining, and native interests

• To promote tourism

• To develop urban areas

How does the size of the protected land compare to Yellowstone National Park?

• Almost 10 times the size

• Almost 20 times the size

• Almost 5 times the size

• Almost 15 times the size

What is expected in terms of development in the Great Bear Rainforest?

• Complete industrialization

• A much lighter footprint

• Clear cutting of forests

• Large scale development