Old Growth Logging in Canada discusses the history and impacts of old growth logging in Canada. It began as settlers used forests for shelter, fur trade, and minerals. Logging provided food, clothing, and shelter for survival. The British North America Act gave provinces rights over timber lands. Early logging relied on human labor due to lack of technology. The first conservation movements established timber reserves and forest parks. Current issues include biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and whether the government will follow through on commitments to reduce old growth logging. A logging agreement was signed to cut 20,000 hectares annually. The government failed to enforce wildlife laws against logging companies. Alternatives to timber include recreation, carbon storage, and non-timber products.