Although some elements can be found in an almost pure form (gold or copper, for example), most are chemically bound up in minerals. Renewable energy is generated from natural resources that are renewable (naturally replenished), for example, hydroelectricity.

Climate warming can bring more frequent and severe forest fires. Winter and other roadsFor the first time, Northern Canada’s winter roads have been added. The SSR is developed by averaging daily values over the season. We have also learned to recognize these elements and the minerals that contain them in the rocks that make up the surface of the earth.

Forest fires are an important part of the Canadian landscape. The presence of permafrost is just one of many ways of demarcating the northern region of Canada, as it provides a natural boundary between northern and southern Canada. A key source of geographic information for all Canadians . The forested areas managed for timber production are mostly located in the Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime, Montane Cordillera and Pacific Maritime ecozones. Historical geography is the study of spatial patterns of the past and how these patterns have evolved over time. Most of the population live in isolated communities, scattered across the region with the majority of the population living in the territorial capitals. Canadian forests shelter a large variety of plants, animals and microorganisms, which depend on forested habitats. Ecoprovinces are useful units at an intermediate scale for national and regional planning and reporting purposes. See where Canada's energy resources are located across the country.

Canada is the fifth largest energy producer in the world, after Russia, China, United States and Saudi Arabia, and the eighth largest consumer of energy. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is dedicated to making Canada better known to Canadians, and the world. For enquiries, contact us.

The Atlas of Canada was first published in 1906 and is updated as the country’s roads, place names, parks and more change. This map shows the forest fire ignition causes for fires greater than 200 hectares. No civilian lives have been lost due to wildfire in Canada since 1938. For enquiries, contact us. We further acknowledge and recognize that our work reaches across all of the distinct First Nations, Métis Homelands and Inuit Nunungat, and for this we are grateful. The Seasonal Severity Rating (SSR) is a measure of fire danger conditions over a complete fire season. The map also includes rivers, major bodies of water, and the specific locations of several tree types. Crown lands and property rights in Canada . Measure distances. Ecological Framework - English PDF and JPG, Ecological Framework - French PDF and JPG, Productive Forest Land Use - English PDF and JPG, Productive Forest Land Use - French PDF and JPG, Tree Species by Ecoregion - English PDF and JPG, Tree Species by Ecoregion - French PDF and JPG, Land Capability for Forestry - English JPG, Land Capability for Forestry - English PDF, Land Capability for Forestry - French JPG, Land Capability for Forestry - French PDF, Ranges of Principal Commercial Trees - English JPG, Ranges of Principal Commercial Trees - English PDF, Forest Fire Ignitions by Cause 1959 - 1999 - English PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Ignitions by Cause 1959 - 1999 - French PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Areas 1980 - 2003 - English PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Areas 1980 - 2003 - French PDF and JPG, Wildfire Evacuations 1980-2003 - English PDF and JPG, Wildfire Evacuations 1980-2003 - French PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Severity Level, 1980 - 1989 - English PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Severity Level, 1980 - 1989 - French PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Severity Level, 2050 - 2059 - English PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Severity Level, 2050 - 2059 - French PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Severity Level, 2090-2099 - English PDF and JPG, Forest Fire Severity Level, 2090-2099 - French PDF and JPG.

Canadian Geographic is a magazine of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. The wildland-urban interface refers to residential, industrial or agricultural developments that are located within or near forested or grassland areas. National parks Recently created Sable Island National Park Reserve and Naats’ihch’oh National Park Reserve are now on the map. The resulting disruptions to lives, businesses and transportation can have serious economic and social consequences; however, evacuations are essential to save lives and allow management personnel to do their jobs. Other roads, rails and ferries have been revised and added. It is an area of varying contrasts, from the taiga (boreal) forests of the subarctic region, to the tundra, permafrost and barren landscape of snow and ice of the Arctic.

Non-renewable energy is generated from finite resources that will eventually deplete or become too expensive or too environmentally damaging to retrieve, for example, crude oil. They provide raw material for the industry as well, they provide opportunities for commercial activities such as hunting, fishing and tourism. Regardless of the level in the hierarchy, each unit is distinguished from others by its unique mosaic of plants, wildlife, climate, landforms, and human activities. Each year, more and more Canadians live, work and play in these forested areas and therefore live with the threat of wildfire. Fifty-percent of the population in the three territories claim Aboriginal ancestry according to the 2006 Census of Population. The RCGS is a registered charity. The scale shown is relative, with values above 6 being extreme. Map of Canada Computer with overhead projector Poster paper and colouring materials Chart paper Markers Props related to natural industries (e.g.