Key learning points

1. Wood is a versatile material used for construction, making paper and board or as a biofuel.
2. In parts of the world with no access to electricity wood is used to power cookstoves causing deforestation.
3. Woods are a natural resource for recreation, support biodiversity, help combat pollution and absorb carbon.
4. Countries like Canada have the right climate for boreal forests to thrive and produce a lot of timber.

Keywords

• Biofuel - Biofuels are fuels made from plant materials

• Timber - Timber is wood that has been cut down and prepared for use in industries

• Exporter - An exporter is a company, or country, that sells goods and products in other countries

• Boreal - Boreal forests are the world’s largest land biome and are found in the Northern hemisphere

Common misconception