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The use of citizen science data to predict the winter distribution of the snowy owl in Ontario
(2023)
As an Anishinaabe person and environmental scientist, I feel I have an inherent duty to
be a steward of the environment. I chose to conduct research on Snowy Owls after
learning about the conservation issues affecting ...
Acoustic properties of four central boreal tree species for potential use in instruments
(2023)
In resonance wood, acoustic velocity, density profiles, and ring characteristics
play an important role. Multiple factors cause variation of these properties, like the
difference between juvenile wood and mature wood, ...
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 ...
Investigation of adaptive variation of black spruce in 29-year height growth of Black Spruce in a northwestern Ontario provenance trial
(2023)
Seed sources from across northwestern Ontario were used to establish a black spruce
provenance trial at the former Thunder Bay Forest Nursery located on 25th Sideroad,
Thunder Bay. The heights of these trees were measured ...
Natural regeneration in Norway spruce and red pine plantations in Dufferin County Ontario - a case study
(2023)
Norway spruce has been demonstrated to be a highly productive species in
eastern temperate regions of Canada and is commonly utilized for the afforestation of
poor soils. However, literature on the understory regeneration ...
Effect of tree species diversity on species growth rate in the Saskatchewan boreal forest
(2023)
Diverse ecosystems are crucial to combating climate change. This study aims to examine
the impacts of tree species diversity on growth rate of seven boreal tree species. Data from
permanent sample plots located in the ...
The effects of mechanical site preparation, unscarified and refill land types on the growth and establishment of planted seedlings
(2023)
This study examines the effects of different site types
of tree planting blocks on the growth and establishment of
planted seedlings within the Black Spruce Forest, north of
Thunder Bay, Ontario. Measurements of planted ...
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 ...
Climate change effects on the surface temperature, ice coverage, & water levels of Lake Superior
(2023)
Lake Superior’s surface water temperature, water level, and ice cover are all
suggested to be changing with increased atmospheric temperatures caused by climate
change. This thesis uses data from 1995-2022 to determine ...
How urban agriculture can mitigate urban heat island effects
(2023)
This thesis explores the efficiency of urban agriculture (UA) to mitigate the
effects of the urban heat island UHI) effect. The thesis examines the causes and impacts
of UHI and how UA may help to lessen some of its and ...