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        Acoustic properties of four central boreal tree species for potential use in instruments 

        Levesque, Alexandre (2023)
        In resonance wood, acoustic velocity, density profiles, and ring characteristics play an important role. Multiple factors cause variation of these properties, like the difference between juvenile wood and mature wood, ...
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        Acoustic wave propagation testing to determine quality in timber and timber products 

        Jacques, Michael J. (2020)
        Assessing and grading of raw materials in the timber industry is a key factor in the maximization of extracted value. Several different approaches are utilized to measure the quality of standing timber and sawn lumber. ...
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        Advanced separation and anaerobic digestion technologies for value-added bioproducts and biofuel from pulp and paper mill wastes 

        Bokhary, Alnour M. A. (2022)
        In the first research project, the extraction of hemicellulose from the process water and synthetic hydrolyzate using liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) was examined. Specifically, the effects of the main experimental variables ...
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        Alternative uses for waste products from biomass burners 

        Cordone, Jordan J. (2021)
        Woody biomass has become an important source of renewable energy throughout the world. A major issue that has risen from the increased use of combustion technology to produce thermal energy is the large amount of waste ...
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        Analyzing impacts of brush saw and herbicide treatments on branching and stem quality in northern Ontario jack pine plantations 

        Mihell, Erika L. (2020)
        In an industry where new science is ever-evolving, forest managers must constantly look towards research to guide best practices in achieving the highest quality forest product. Three common silvicultural treatments ...
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        Application of Walki®Biomass cover as a better alternative to plastic mulching 

        Asif, Aosaf Mohammed (2022)
        Mulch is a material that works as a protective layer over the soil so as to retain water and prevent excess evaporation. They are either in the form of continuous sheets like plastic mulch or they come in a shredded form, ...
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        Biomass energy potential of forest harvest residue in Northwestern Ontario 

        Normand, Maxime J
        Woody biomass contributes less than 6% of total energy production in Canada. Based on previous data relating to the supply, quality and economic potential, this compilation of relevant data provides an estimation on the ...
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        Comparative analysis of the properties of tamarack (Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch) particleboard and thermally treated oriented strand board (OSB) 

        Wang, Le (2014)
        Engineered wood products (EWPs), for example, particleboard and oriented strand board (OSB), are normally made from wood residuals or small particles of underutilized wood species for replacing solid sawn products as its ...
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        Comparative analysis of wood pellet parameters: Canadian case study 

        Tarasov, Dmitry (2014-01-22)
        Canada is one of the world leaders in wood pellet production and export, however, domestic consumption is extremely low. In addition there is no national standard in Canada for wood pellets. The Canadian government announced ...
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        Comparing birch core plywood with traditional softwood plywood 

        Huitema, Thomas M. (2020)
        Plywood made with birch cores is an important product in the European Union, and has potential to become an important product in North America. White birch in Ontario is currently an underutilized species. This paper ...
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        Comparison of Carbon Footprints: Mass Timer Buildings vs Steels – A Literature Review 

        Cooney, Emily (2020)
        Sustainability and innovation are key components in the fight against climate change. Mass timber buildings have been gaining popularity due to the renewable nature of timber. Although research comparing mass timber ...
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        Comparison of Picea mariana, Abies balsamea, Betula papyrifera, Populus tremuloides for the production of wood pellets 

        Zachariah, Joel Thampy (2023)
        Scientists and international organisations agree that wood pellets are a type of biofuel that is better for the environment than fossil fuels. Wood pellets are produced from the residues in sawmills, ground logs and is ...
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        Cross laminated timber (CLT) future potential in Ontario compared with BC and Quebec 

        Qin, Zhikang (2019)
        Cross Laminated Timber is a relatively new timber product in Canada with a bright future The product is an advancement that is allowing the industry to create products for larger structures and more specifically taller ...
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        Differences in density measures between TreeAzin® injected and non-injected ash wood 

        Dyer, Michael J. (2021)
        This undergraduate thesis explores an observation made by the City of Thunder Bay’s urban forestry department staff of TreeAzin injected Green Ash tree’s limbs and branches failing shortly after being injected. The ...
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        The effects of competition on underplanted juvenile white spruce in fill blocks in northern Alberta 

        Schumacher, Melissa (2020)
        This paper examined the effects of competition on juvenile white spruce growth planted in the understory of lodgepole pine on a mixedwood boreal site. Growth and success of planted white spruce seedlings were investigated ...
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        The effects of plantation spacing on Pinus resinosa wood density variation and managing for increased carbon sequestration 

        Hore, Shanagh (2020)
        Pinus resinosa is found throughout a large portion of eastern North America. Dating back to the early settlement era, wood utilization has varied from solely infrastructure to bioenergy and carbon sequestration. Although ...
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        Evaluating success of energy from algal biomass 

        Shibu, Vaishak (2022)
        This thesis explores the effectiveness of algal biomass as a possible alternative to fossil fuels. The thesis examines the cost-effectiveness, sustainability and environmental friendliness factors of algal biomass and ...
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        Evaluation of Canada’s biomass policy in comparison to its Nordic counterparts 

        Sembrano, Gabriel (2023)
        The transition towards renewable energy sources is considered one of the main mitigation measures combating the effects of climate change. The use of renewable energy, particularly those derived from forest biomass, is ...
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        Examining the shear strength of the glue lines in glued laminated timber 

        Gleeson, Ryan (2017)
        With a soaring global population and continuous depletion of resources, wood and engineered wood products will change the way we carry out conventional construction. Conventional building materials such as concrete and ...
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        Exploring physical and mechanical properties of OSB and underutilized species to be used in the Glulam industry 

        McKay, Aaron R. J. (2021)
        Glulam lumber is a great building alternative to steel for its strength, aesthetics, and ecofriendly nature. Most of the Glulam produced in North America is made from Spruce, Pine, or Fir (SPF) species due to their ...
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