Fill in the Blanks Clear Cutting in Canada Online version SS6G6 – Explain the impact of environmental issues in Canada. b. Explain the causes and effects of the extraction of natural resources on the Canadian Shield (e.g., mining and logging). by Aaron Stinson 1 growth cutting compacts currently economy timber world forests environmental deforestation habitats limit destruction Canada's industry is also important to the nation's . Canada's are a source of lumber , plywood , and wood pulp . Like mining , however , there is an downside to the timber industry . The of natural caused by clear - is critical . Additionally , the heavy machinery used for logging frequently the soil of the forest floor such that new is hindered . The Canadian government has done quite a bit in recent years to the damage associated with . As a result , Canada's deforestation rate is the lowest in the . Adapted from the 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Notes for the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studie s