I'm researching British Columbia's old-growth forests. Can you tell me about their ecological benefits, list three animal species that depend on them, and explain their cultural significance to Indigenous Peoples? Also, define 'culturally modified trees' and state how they are legally protected under provincial law.
Navigate to the 'Old growth definitions and values' page on the Province of British Columbia website. Locate and extract information regarding the ecological benefits of old-growth forests and at least three dependent animal species. Locate and extract information regarding the cultural significance of old-growth forests to Indigenous Peoples. Find the definition of culturally modified trees and details about their legal protection under provincial law. Synthesize all gathered information to provide a comprehensive answer.
Accurately describe at least two ecological benefits of old-growth forests (e.g., unique habitats, diverse flora/fauna, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas reduction). List at least three specific animal species mentioned as dependent on old-growth forests (e.g., Marbled Murrelet, Northern Goshawk, Fisher, Marten, Pileated Woodpecker, Caribou). Accurately describe the social and cultural significance of old-growth forests to Indigenous Peoples (e.g., natural heritage, recreation, deep cultural/spiritual connection for Indigenous Peoples, importance for traditional practices). Correctly define culturally modified trees as those altered by Indigenous Peoples before 1846. Correctly state that culturally modified trees are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act.