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Optimal black spruce seed sources for anticipated future climates
(2020)Climate change is occurring at an increasingly rapid pace. Many tree species, even those with wide seed dispersal and high genetic variability, are long-lived and unable to “keep pace” with these shifting climates. The ... -
A review of the biological significance of coarse woody debris in forest ecosystems and its positive impact on forest characteristics
(2020)Coarse Woody Debris (CWD) is considered any woody decay that has fallen on the forest floor. This important piece of forest ecology has a large influence on a variety of forest characteristics. This thesis first evaluates ... -
A comparison of the quality of farm and forest soils in the Emo-Rainy River District of Northwestern Ontario
(2020)This thesis explores different aspects of the qualities of soils found in a farmer’s hayfield and nearby forested areas on the West side of Emo, Ontario. Soil qualities of a forest and hayfield sites with multiple plots ... -
Invasive plant species management for the city of Thunder Bay
(2020)Non-native plant species are being introduced into new environments at an increasing rate due to globalization and increased levels of trade. As such, the field of invasive plant management must constantly evolve in order ... -
A brief review on restoration projects on Lake Superior coastal wetlands in Ontario, Canada
(2020)In recent years, human beings have done much damage to the lakes and wetlands, resulting in some irreversible effects. It is, therefore, necessary to restore and protect the remaining wetlands. The most representative ... -
A comparison of the effectiveness of ground versus aerial chemical site preparation
(2020)Silviculture operations in northwestern Ontario can include the use of chemical site preparation to remove competing herbaceous vegetation to promote the establishment of conifer seedlings. Aerial and ground applications ... -
Comparative analysis of soil properties influenced by wildfire and sustainable forest licence harvesting practices
(2019)This thesis outlines the main differences and similarities between current forest harvesting practices and wildfire disturbances in the boreal forest. Boreal harvesting is carried out in a way that looks very similar to ... -
Variation of fungal endophyte diversity between healthy branches of balsam fir and branches infected with fir broom rust
(2020)A total of 241 isolation attempts were made, with 233 yielding cultures from 61 branches collected from two balsam fir trees. The most commonly found fungal endophyte in healthy branches of balsam fir was Foveostroma ... -
An inquiry into the fungal diversity associated with the galls formed by Pemphigus betae Doane
(2020)Leaves affected by galls induced by the aphid Pemphigus betae were collected from a Populus balsamifera tree located near the community garden on the campus of Lakehead University Thunder Bay. Out of the galls that were ... -
Analyzing impacts of brush saw and herbicide treatments on branching and stem quality in northern Ontario jack pine plantations
(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 ... -
A comparison microplastics effects on atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis)
(2020)This thesis explores the potential impacts that can occur in Atlantic cod and blue mussels resulting from the ingestion of microplastic particles based on a review of previously published studies. This thesis summarizes ... -
The effects of plantation spacing on Pinus resinosa wood density variation and managing for increased carbon sequestration
(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 ... -
Strategies to reduce the decline of wild bumble bees in North America: are they working?
(2020)Bumble bees are major pollinators of the world’s agricultural crops and wild plants and, as such, play a key role in maintaining economic prosperity and biodiversity. The decline of wild bumble bees in North America has ... -
Control measures of gypsy moth and the effect of STS modeling in Canada
(2020)Gypsy moths are an introduced invasive species which causes decline in oak and maple in southern Ontario. In 1869 the moth was introduced into Massachusetts by Leopold Trouvelot, whose mission was to start a silk industry ... -
Potential factors that influence the silvicultural status of a stand based on its silvicultural background
(2020)The silvicultural effectiveness monitoring program is important in determining the silvicultural status of a stand. Each stand can be classified as being a silvicultural success (SS), regeneration success (RS), or not ... -
The impact of invasive thistle species on dynamics of Cercopidae in the Stikine-Skeena region of northern British Columbia
(2020)During the Summer of 2019 I worked on suppressing invasive species spread in the Stikine-Skeena region of Northern British Columbia. I frequently observed invasive thistle species of the genus Cirsium hosting abundant ... -
Living in the plastic crisis: a study of student awareness & behaviour regarding single-Use plastics on Lakehead University Campus
(2020)Human induced plastic pollution is causing undeniable devastation among Earth’s natural resources. As research concerning the crisis begins to progress, it is important that its data includes human awareness and behaviours ... -
The effect of Bacillus thuringiensis serotype kurstaki (Btk) as an insecticide on jack pine budworm in the 2019 Northern Ontario spray program in comparison to historical use
(2020)Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been used historically as an insecticide by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) to suppress jack pine budworm populations in dense outbreaks. In some previous ... -
Habitat composition and spatial response of white-tailed deer to forestry treatments in moose range, Grand Portage Indian Reservation, Minnesota
(2020)Moose (Alces alces L.) have long been an important subsistence species are of great cultural value to the Ojibwe peoples. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus Z.) have been implicated in negatively impacting ecosystems ... -
Outplanting performance of Pinus strobus, Pinus resinosa, Pinus banksiana, and Picea glauca from different nurseries, and with different container types within Algonquin Park
(2020)Understanding planting performance of seedlings is integral to the forest industry of Canada. Many factors are involved in the performance of the seedlings once planted in the field. Factors include site conditions, planter ...
