Effects of alternative conifer release treatments on a soil seed bank in a boreal spruce plantation / by Nikki L. Wood.

Abstract

Evaluates the effects of 5 alternative conifer release treatments : cutting with brushsaws and a mechanical cleaning machine, applying herbicides (Release triclopyr and Vision glyphosate) by helicopter, and, untreated control on environmental components in a young spruce plantation. Documents the effects of clearcutting. Study site: Fallingsnow Ecosystem Project near Thunder Bay, Ontario.