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Canada's Boreal Forest, at 1.4 billion acres one of the world's last great conservation opportunities, is under threat from a variety of industrial developments. Find out more about each of these sectors and how unsustainable development is hurting this national treasure.
Mining
More than half a million square kilometers of mining claims have been staked in the Boreal Forest. Learn more >
Logging
The Boreal Forest experiences some of the largest clearcuts in the world. Learn more >
Hydro Power
Canada builds more dams and diverts more water than any other nation. Learn more >
Oil & Gas
Canada is the number one source of foreign oil for the United States. Learn more >
Alberta Tar Sands
The Boreal Forest in Alberta is home to the world's most harmful type of oil for the atmosphere. Learn more >
Mackenzie Pipeline
This 700-mile, $7-billion project threatens the Mackenzie Watershed. Learn more >
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