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Finding a natural alternative from forest resources for plastic single use utensils
(2019)The use of plastics by society has increased tremendously due to the high durability of the product and low cost of production. High production has changed many products being made of natural materials such as wood to ... -
The history of deforestation in Southwestern Ontario and methods used in afforestation of old agricultural fields – a literature review
(2022)The forests of southwestern Ontario were logged in the 1700’s for use by the British and French navies as ship masts, spars and hulls. Early settlers cleared the forests to make way for agriculture and settlements. The ... -
How Ontario’s managed forest tax incentive program (MFTIP) works, why it is useful, and its benefits to private landowners and the environment
(2021)The vast majority of Ontario’s forest is owned by the Province. However, most of the deciduous and Great Lakes- St. Lawrence forest is privately owned. Government has very little control over private land. To encourage ... -
Impact and relation between proximity of two individual trees and their general development
(2021)The intend of the following study is to understand and analyse a trend which marks the relationship between proximity of two trees and their general development. In this study we will examine two types of regeneration ... -
The impacts unnatural foods have on hibernation and health in American Black Bears
(2021)As humans encroach more and more into wild spaces, we will continue to see an increase in the negative impacts our lives have on those of the animals we share these spaces with. One of these ways is through our food. In ... -
Increasing fruit production in wild populations of pawpaw (Asimina Triloba (L) Dunal) trees in southern Ontario
(2023)The pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L) Dunal) is a unique native understory tree species found in the Deciduous and Carolinian forest regions in Southern Ontario. It is at the edge of its range in Ontario, most of the population ... -
Industrial biochar characterization : properties and potential applications
(2021)Biochar is a carbon-rich charcoal produced from pyrolyzed biomass such as wood, agricultural waste, or animal products. Biochar is primarily used as a soil amendment, but it has promising applications in carbon sequestration, ... -
Mechanical properties of Black spruce wood subjected to different silvicultural treatments
(2024)Black spruce is one of the most common commercial softwoods in Northwestern Ontario. Its abundance, along with its physical and mechanical properties, make it a very important species for commercial harvesting. Its ... -
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 ... -
Non-destructive evaluation for boreal tree species utilizing acoustic testing
(2017)Standing trees pertain a level of uncertainty, in regards to yield and end-use. Thus, it may be feasible to analyse the forest, at the ground level, in order to allocate the timber resources accordingly. Through stress-wave ... -
A partial review of electricity distribution reliability based vegetation management in North America
(2019)In recent years, utility vegetation management planners have incorporated a new framework into planning regimes: reliability based vegetation management. This report examines the vegetation management standards of forty ... -
Potassium impact on red pine (Pinus resinosa) diameter and height growth
(2021)This thesis explores the relationship between the soil nutrient potassium and its effect on red pine growth. This thesis summarizes existing knowledge on differing soils impact on red pine and the lack of polymorphism. ... -
Potential utilization of green ash wood as a result of emerald ash borer proactive management in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2018)The emerald ash borer (Agrillus planipennis Fairmaire) (EAB) was discovered in Thunder Bay, Ontario in June, 2016. Since that time, the city of Thunder Bay has implemented a proactive management plan of 50% treatment and ... -
Pre-feasibility study of applying a biomass-powered district energy system in Marathon, Ontario
(2023)With the energy price fluctuation the nation is currently experiencing, more and more people are now looking into biomass as a substitute energy resource. Northwestern Ontario, with a history of forestry operations and ... -
Production of wood pellets from forest product waste
(2022)Wood pellet production is increasing due to lower costs and supply stability as compared to natural gas and has less environmental concerns. A wood pellet is made mechanically from a uniform substance that has initially ... -
Properties Of Fire-Salvaged Woody Biomass In Northern Ontario And Potential Utilization
(2020)Due to the suppression of forest fires and lack of implementation of management tools such as prescribed burning, there has been a change in the fire regime of Northern Ontario. This has led to larger, more intense fires ... -
A review of engineered wood products in Canada
(2018)Engineered wood products, such as Glulam, Laminated Veneer Lumber, Oriented Strand lumber and Cross Laminated Timber, are increasingly being utilized for construction purposes both domestically and abroad. Mass timber ... -
Studying the properties of engineered wood products
(2023)Glulam and OSB are great building alternatives to typical materials in terms of their strength, aesthetics, and economical nature. North America mostly uses Spruce, Pine, and Fir (SPF) owing to their superior strength ... -
Thermal modification processes, properties, and environmental impacts
(2020)This paper explores the different ways wood is thermally treated in particular looking at thermal treatment processes, properties produced, environmental impacts and market opportunities. Review is done on different ...