The human impact on forests is explored through breathtaking vistas and poignant vignettes set in Canada's Pacific Northwest. Those who rely on this precious resource highlight the tensions and dilemmas between commodification and conservation.
Silvicola is of 1 hour(s) and 20 minute(s). It is Produced By: . It was released on 2023-04-28.
Genres: Documentary
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(Im Wald der wilden Bienen)
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