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Research online to find out which regions of the world have lumber as a natural resource. Create a map or table that shows where most of the world’s lumber comes from. Using your knowledge from this lesson, write a thesis statement that describes how the distribution of lumber can affect the global economy.

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Regions of the World with Lumber as a Natural Resource

Major Lumber-Producing Regions:

  1. North America

    • Countries: United States, Canada
    • Key Areas: Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington), Southern Pine region (Southeast US), Alberta, and British Columbia.

  2. South America

    • Countries: Brazil, Chile, Argentina
    • Key Areas: Amazon Rainforest, Southern Coastal regions.

  3. Europe

    • Countries: Sweden, Finland, Russia, Germany
    • Key Areas: Scandinavian forests, Russian Taiga.

  4. Asia

    • Countries: China, Indonesia, Malaysia
    • Key Areas: Southeast Asian tropical forests, Siberian forests.

  5. Africa

    • Countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, South Africa
    • Key Areas: Rainforests in Central Africa, hardwood forests in Southern Africa.

  6. Oceania

    • Countries: New Zealand, Australia
    • Key Areas: Pine plantations in New Zealand, eucalyptus and hardwood forests in Australia.

Table of Major Lumber-Producing Regions

| Region | Countries | Notable Areas | Lumber Types | |------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------| | North America | United States, Canada | Pacific Northwest, Alberta | Softwoods (Pine, Spruce) | | South America | Brazil, Chile, Argentina | Amazon Rainforest | Hardwoods (Mahogany, Teak) | | Europe | Sweden, Finland, Russia, Germany | Scandinavian forests | Softwoods (Spruce, Pine) | | Asia | China, Indonesia, Malaysia | Tropical forests | Hardwoods (Teak, Meranti) | | Africa | Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon | Rainforests | Hardwoods (Iroko, Mahogany) | | Oceania | New Zealand, Australia | Pine plantations | Softwoods (Radiata Pine) |

Thesis Statement

The geographical distribution of lumber resources significantly impacts the global economy by influencing trade dynamics, driving regional development, and shaping environmental policies; regions rich in timber not only serve as critical suppliers of raw materials essential for construction and manufacturing but also hold strategic economic value that can enhance their geopolitical leverage and economic growth.

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Thesis Statement

The geographical distribution of lumber resources significantly influences the global economy by shaping trade dynamics and regional development; areas abundant in timber not only supply essential raw materials for construction and manufacturing but also enhance their economic and geopolitical significance.