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The utility of molecular DNA markers for monitoring population trends and genetic structure of woodland caribou
(2021)
The use of non-invasive genetic sampling techniques is becoming frequent in the
field of conservation. An examination of population trends of woodland caribou in
Canada reveals the potential for fecal DNA analysis. Various ...
Recognizing the effects of climate change on honeybees
(2021)
Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) are an essential pollinating species as they are
important in building healthy and resilient ecosystems. Honeybees, now found all over
the globe, were introduced to North America from Europe ...
Effect of spacing management on growth and commercial logging of red pine
(2021)
To maximize utilization of the forest resource, spacing management always plays an important
role in tree planting. It will influence tree height, diameter, mortality, self-pruning, and most
importantly, early growth ...
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 ...
Alternative uses for waste products from biomass burners
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Is habitat management in northwestern Ontario meeting the physiological needs of moose in the fall and early winter?
(2021)
This thesis explores the question of whether the habitat management guidance
provided by the Forest Management Planning Manual in Ontario is meeting the
physiological needs of moose in the fall and early winter. Moose ...
Variation of poplar sap flow and its response to meteorological factors
(2021)
The purpose of this paper was to analyze the changes of poplar sap flow, to explore
the meteorological factors affecting the changes of poplar sap flow and their response
laws, so as to provide a theoretical basis for ...
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 ...