Browsing Undergraduate theses by Title
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Kama Creek culvert restoration: an assessment of long-term remediation success
(2018)The purpose of studying the long term remediation success of Kama Creek, Nipigon Bay, Lake Superior, was to follow up on past remediation research with special attention to emerging concerns and the importance of continued ... -
The landscape used by eight bat species in the Nipigon District, Ontario
(2018)Emergent diseases such as white nose syndrome (WNS) and habitat loss are negatively affecting the populations of Ontario bat species. There are eight bat species native to Ontario: Estesicus fuscus, Lasiurus cinereus, L. ... -
Lichen detectability under varying canopy closure
(2019)Monitoring lichen distribution is of increasing concern as mapping is critical in characterizing habitat for woodland caribou. Aerial photography collected using drones, the method used for this study, is a common method ... -
Literature review of aquatic invasive species management in the Great Lakes region
(2019)Invasive species are foreign organisms which out-compete and take over new landscapes and are ranked as one of the most destructive forms of habitat degradation (McCormick et al. 2009). Aquatic invasive species specifically ... -
A literature survey: the effects of forest fire on ecology and regeneration
(2019)The extreme natural disturbance could destroy the structure and the composition of the forest (Chen 2009). The damage caused by forest fire can be divided into three parts: natural resources, ecological factors and the ... -
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 ... -
Long range ecological restoration plan for the Lake of the Woods using waterbird guilds as indicator species
(2020)This thesis explores a long-term ecological restoration plan for the Lake of the Woods area using waterbird guilds as indicator species to plan, adjust and minimize climatic affects in the future. In a time of rapid ... -
Management implications of invasive insects (special attention to emerald ash borer) in small communities
(2017)Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, or more commonly known as the emerald ash borer (EAB), is a Buprestid beetle native to eastern Asia and Russia. It has been introduced to North America by way of anthropogenic factors. During ... -
The management plan and forest inventory of a private woodlot in Southern Ontario
(2021)In Southern Ontario, private landowners hold the majority of forested land because of privatization. These property owners face degraded forests because of past logging practices. Other challenges faced by these owners ... -
Management proposal for a private landowner to improve an existing sugar maple stand
(2017)The presence of sugar maple, Acer saccharum Marshall, in Northwestern Ontario is bound by the existence of unique ecological microsites and natural gap dynamic processes. Its’ management, though rare and challenging, has ... -
Manual tending is a viable alternative to herbicide application in the Lake Nipigon forest
(2021)This thesis explores the viable alternative to tending crop plantations by implementing manual tending instead of herbicide application in the Lake Nipigon Forest. The thesis provides a comparative analysis between manual ... -
Mechanical properties (MOE and MOR) of glulam
(2017)Glue-laminated (glulam) timber has strong mechanical properties and is a great building material. It is composed of small diameter wood. There has been a shortage of large dimensional lumber for construction projects. ... -
Mechanical properties of underutilized species in Northwestern Ontario
(2021)Increasing the utilization of available wood supply is becoming more important in sustaining market demand and developing future opportunities for Ontario’s wood products in the growing bioeconomy. The objective of this ... -
Mercury evolution and impacts of two hydrological dam - Three Gorges Dam and La Grande Dam
(2017)Hydrological dam are widely used to generate electricity. At present, hydrological power is deemed be clean energy, because it does not have greenhouse gas emission. However, many reports and researches show that ... -
Methods for finding wolf (Canis lupus) kill sites using location clusters: a study in Grand Portage Indian Reservation, Minnesota
(2020)Wolves have profound effects on the ecosystems around them. As large carnivores, they can significantly manipulate ecosystems by controlling potentially overabundant ungulate populations. This study attempts to find predation ... -
Mitigating the effects of the white satin moth (Leucoma salicis) in Thunder Bay’s urban forest
(2021)The white satin moth, Leucoma salicis (L.), has been detected as a pest of urban trees in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Surveys were conducted in urban environments following the discovery of this introduced species to determine ... -
Monitoring productivity and utilization of a feller-buncher using FPDat system
(2017)This thesis summarizes the process of equipping a Tigercat 870C feller-buncher with an FPDat on-board computer system. The harvest contractor participating in this study is based in northwestern Ontario. The purpose of ... -
A morphological comparison of two Canadian populations of the pink striped oakworm (Anisota virginiensis Drury) (LEPIDOPTERA: SATURNIIDAE)
(2021)This thesis involves a morphological and physiological comparison of two Canadian populations (Manitoba and Nova Scotia), and several USA populations of adult pink-striped oakworm (Anisota virginiensis) moths. It was ... -
Moving towards self-care and self-determination: improving the role and organization of tribal councils in remote First Nations wildfire evacuations
(2022)During climate change, wildfires will increase in frequency and size, equating to an increase in wildfire evacuation frequency and duration. Keewaytinook Okimakinak Tribal Council (KO) struggled to identify a role and ... -
Mycoparasites and decay fungi: a study of their ecological interactions on wood blocks of Betula papyrifera
(2020)Decay fungi are an extremely important part of the forest ecosystem and provide essential ecosystem services including the breakdown of complex organic compounds and nutrient release. However, this important group of fungi ...
