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Forests in Canada
In Canada, forests occupy 45% of the territory, representing 417.6 million hectares of the total Canadian continental area of 921.5 million hectares. Forests stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts, and to the north up to the Arctic treeline limit. They are highly diversified and their characteristics vary according to the area where they are established.
List of Forests in Canada Maps:
The maps in this theme provide an overview of the location of the forested areas and the characteristics of the different forest types.
Source
Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service. The State of Canada's Forest 2001-2002. Ottawa, 2002.
