Learning on ScreenFrom Ashes to Forest
- Synopsis
- For centuries the idea of the forest fire as a destructive force has been perpetuated and, where possible, fires have been suppressed in order to protect the environment, the populace and the economy. Filmed in several of Canada’s best-known national parks, From Ashes to Forest examines the effects of forest fire versus fire suppression in the wilderness. The film shows that in many instances forest fires, rather than being "monstrous engines of destruction," are both essential and beneficial - for plant renewal, healthy growth, soil enrichment, and to provide new environments for wildlife.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Year of production
- 1984
- Subjects
- Agriculture; Environmental science
- Keywords
- fire; forest ecosystems
Online availability
- URI
- http://www.nfb.ca/film/From_Ashes_to_Forest/?ec=en20110824
- Price
- free
- Delivery
- Streamed
Credits
- Director
- Tony Lanzelo
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 1 NTSC
- Price
- on application
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 52 minutes
- Year
- 2011
Distributor
- Name
National Film Board of Canada
- Contact
- Penny Rampado (Sales & Market Development Manager)
- p.rampado@bfb.ca
- Web
- http://www.nfb.ca External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 514 496 3952
- Address
- 3155 Cote-de-Liesse Road
Montreal
Quebec
H4N 2N4
Canada
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