- Description
- Students examine past and present uses of Canada’s forests, and how research and technology impact forest management.
- Prerequisite
- None
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe past and present uses of forests in Alberta and Canada
1.1 describe changing patterns of forest use in Alberta and Canada from past to present
1.2 describe the history of the management of forested lands in Alberta and Canada
1.3 explain the impact of historical trends in forest use and ownership on people, the economy and the environment
1.4 make predictions about the use of Canada’s forest resources in the future
2 explain how the consumptive and non-consumptive use of forests has created a need for the sustainable management of forested regions
2.1 compare different uses of forested regions in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; e.g., environmental, economic, social
2.2 describe the roles of different interest groups in managing forest resources; e.g., government, forest industry, general public, other stakeholder groups
2.3 relate concepts of sustainable management to practical strategies for managing forest resources; e.g., cumulative effects
2.4 describe an issue regarding sustainable development and/or sustained yield; e.g., conduct research, develop a position, participate in debate
2.5 describe the intent of an integrated resource plan
3 describe the role of research and technology in forest protection
3.1 explain reasons for protecting the forest resource; e.g., material and non-material benefits, environmental impact
3.2 identify and describe major components of forest protection, including:
3.2.1 forest fire management
3.2.2 soil conservation
3.2.3 land reclamation
3.2.4 pest and disease management
3.3 explain basic goals and techniques of forest fire management
3.4 describe the basic goals and principles of soil and water management and land reclamation
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.