Trees were one of the first natural resources used by man. In North America, most native and early European settlements were set up near forests where wood was harvested for firewood, for building homes and boats, and for fortifying villages. Western Canada had, and continues to have, huge coniferous forests. McKenzie in British Columbia, Canada, (population: 5,450) is a community based on timber mills, timber supply, and tourism.
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A Bit Behind the Book
This book is part of a series on rural life. I enjoyed researching and writing it because I grew up with a rural life on the Niagara escarpment in north Burlington, Ontario. Today I live in a forested region of the province in Muskoka, Ontario. The many moods and shades of the forest as well as the animals that live here are part of my daily life. The famous Algonquin Park is nearby. And would you believe that my great-great grandfather W.D. Flatt used to be involved in the lumber business? True. Products from trees make our lives much easier. We all need to care for the valuable tree resources we have here in North America, and all over the world.
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Reviews
"The 'Learn About Rural Life' series provides an outstanding set of
titles for elementary level readers. ... These will lend to reports and
study."
Midwest Book Review, Customer Review on Amazon.com
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