Sustainable forestry involves forestry practices that supposedly mimic the patterns of disturbance and regeneration that occur in nature. Its purpose is to meet the needs of the environment, wildlife, and forest communities while preserving forests for the future.

We use almost 100% of every tree we harvest, support biodiversity and water preservation in our forests, and plant 1,000 new trees every minute.

Canada will continue to uphold its long-standing and world-leading reputation as a leading forest management jurisdiction. Here are 7 key facts you should know about forestry in Canada today: Canadian forestry is sustainable forestry.

Sustainable forest development is also emerging as a consideration in the international trade of forest products. These benefits range from meeting the socio-economic needs of forest dwellers, forest-based communities and forest industry to conserving environmental values.

Sustainable development encourages us to conserve and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use technologies. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation.

Social barriers: Population growth, paired with unsustainable consumption and production patterns among the wealthy, are the biggest social challenges to achieving sustainable development in the world. Absent of a significant change in human behavior, sustainability will not be potential.

Environmental sustainability occurs when natural resources are preserved. Monocropping, pesticides, and fertilizers all deplete good soil. When that soil becomes sterile, it can no longer produce food. That’s one example of environmental sustainability. A key concern is the sustainability of our water.