Browsing Undergraduate theses by Title
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The effects of stratification methods on paper birch and yellow birch seed germination
(2022)This study examines the use of both a typical cold moist stratification method, and an alternative in their ability to affect germination rates in paper birch (Betula papyrifera) and yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). ... -
Effects of the nitrogen deposition on the forest ecosystems: an overview
(2023)Human activities exacerbate the production and emission of reactive nitrogen and lead to the increase and globalization of nitrogen deposition. At present, the interference of human activities in the global nitrogen cycle ... -
The effects of the Red 003 Fire on woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) habitat in the Sydney Range
Disturbances, including forest fires, are considered a primary driver of population decline in boreal woodland caribou populations across Canada. The Sydney Range in northwestern Ontario has been assessed as not self-sustaining ... -
Efficacy of MYKE® on in vitro growth of American elm (Ulmus americana)
(2017)This thesis is an examination of the commercial product MYKE which is a perlite-peat mixture containing 7 spores/g of Glomus intraradices N.C Schenk & G.S. Sm., a vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza-forming fungus. Seeds of ... -
eFRI and Growth & Yield in Ontario: A Literature Review
(2018)The forests of Ontario are a vast resource owned by the Crown that has been subjected to many methods of forest management since the beginning of Ontario as a province. The forest resource was thought of as inexhaustible ... -
Estimating change of amphibian wetland habitat for Painted Rock Island, Lake of the Woods, from 1952-2015 using historical aerial photography and modern satellite imagery
(2020)Amphibians are suffering from global decline due to a synergy of factors – many of which are primarily the result of anthropogenic impacts including climate change, yet they are a crucial component of a functioning ecosystem. ... -
Estimating tanager densities in chakra agroforests in relation to plant species diversity and area of chakra
(2019)Chakra agroforests in the community of Verde Sumaco, Ecuador were surveyed to estimate tanager densities. Distance sampling using transects was the methodology used to record presence of tanager species. Using the data ... -
The estimation of boreal forest properties using spectral indices
(2018)The field of forestry has evolved to meet several objectives, including timber and other forest product production, tourism and recreation, habitat and wildlife management and climate change monitoring. As the field ... -
Evaluating success of energy from algal biomass
(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 ... -
Evaluating the effects of biomass harvesting on soil nutrient availability, foliar nutrition, and seedling growth in third-growth black spruce plantations in northwestern Ontario
(2023)Residual forest biomass is a viable feedstock that can be used in the bioenergy stream. There remains, however, a concern that excessive removal of forest biomass may have negative impacts on forest biodiversity, ... -
Evaluating the effects of clearcutting, wildfire, and bioenergy wood ash application on forest soils to improve emulation silviculture
(2023)Ontario’s forest management guides promote the use emulation silviculture to manage the province’s forests on a landscape scale based on natural disturbance regimes. While clearcut harvesting can have similar effects to ... -
Evaluating the winter diet of a pack of coyotes (Canis latrans) in a periurban environment on Georgian Bay
(2022)This thesis explores the diet of a pack of coyotes in a periurban environment on the southern extent of Georgian Bay, west of the Town of Collingwood. Coyotes have seen a massive expansion in their range, and even though ... -
Evaluation of Canada’s biomass policy in comparison to its Nordic counterparts
(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 ... -
An examination of forest-dwelling birds in recreational areas within Thunder Bay, ON.
(2018)Forest-dwelling birds hold various social, economic, and ecological values. This study aims to identify the habitat elements that recreational areas provide or lack for various forest birds. Three recreational areas across ... -
Examination of species of wood decay fungi present on hazard street trees in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2018)Urban forests are an integral component in modern day urban infrastructure. Forests systematically planted in unnatural growing conditions are predisposed to injury, deficiency and disease, therefore requiring regular ... -
An examination of the effectiveness of MYKE® on growth of potted American elm seedlings under greenhouse conditions
(2018)This thesis is an examination of the commercial mycorrhizal additive known as MYKE®, and the impact upon growth that it has on American elm seedlings grown under greenhouse conditions. Seedlings of American elm were grown ... -
Examining the shear strength of the glue lines in glued laminated timber
(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 ... -
Exploring physical and mechanical properties of OSB and underutilized species to be used in the Glulam industry
(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 ... -
Exploring the potential to minimize forest road cost in Ontario with LiDAR and RoadENG
(2019)The objective of this study was to determine if light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and RoadENG could produce a more cost-effective road design than a field-based road design. A Triangulated irregular network (TIN) was ... -
Exploring UAV technology and thermal imagery to aid in tracking animal prints in the winter
(2017)This study was done to test the ability for Unmanned Aerial System (UAV) equipped with thermal imagery cameras to detect thermal decay of footprints within the snow left by people, in hopes to apply thermal imagery and ...