Helicopter over a clear-cut hillside, Canada
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Helicopter over a clear-cut hillside, Canada
Clear-cut forestry. Helicopter hovers over an area of clear-cut forest on a hillside. The helicopter is being used to transport the fallen logs so that they can be stacked by the side of a track. Clear- cut forestry involves cutting down every tree in a certain area, rather than selecting only the largest. This method allows the soil to recover faster, and allows more rapid replanting of the forest. However, destruction of the original old growth forests and replacing them with single species plantations (monocultures) results in a massive loss of biodiversity. Photographed in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada
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Commercial Forest Forestry Harvest Helicopter Hill Side Land Use Logging
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This print captures the stark reality of clear-cut forestry in Canada. Hovering above a desolate hillside, a helicopter serves as a symbol of both efficiency and destruction. Its purpose is to transport fallen logs from the barren landscape, stacking them alongside a track. Clear-cut forestry involves the complete removal of every tree within an area, disregarding size or age. This method allows for faster soil recovery and facilitates rapid replanting efforts. However, this seemingly efficient approach comes at a great cost to our environment. The replacement of old growth forests with single-species plantations leads to an alarming loss of biodiversity. As we witness the transformation of once lush landscapes into monocultures, it becomes evident that commercial interests often overshadow ecological considerations. Photographed in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, this image serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between human activity and nature's delicate balance. It prompts us to reflect on our responsibility towards land use practices and encourages us to seek sustainable alternatives that prioritize both economic growth and environmental preservation. Through this thought-provoking visual narrative captured by Science Photo Library, we are compelled to question how we can strike a harmonious chord between progress and conservation in our pursuit for resources.
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