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Quantitative metrics of deadwood decay classes as a function of moisture regime and tree species
(2017)
The patterns and rates of decomposition of dead woody debris (DWD) in the boreal
ecosystem throughout the wood decay process have been hypothesized to vary across
moisture regimes and between species. A fundamental aspect ...
Diversity of life history characteristics of Lake Superior migratory rainbow trout
(2017)
Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) have been present in the Great Lakes since their introduction in the late 1800’s (Clarkson et al. 1997). These fish have naturalized many streams and have established naturally reproducing ...
Time allocated to vigilance: does antipredator behavior decrease in colder temperatures?
(2017)
This thesis was designed to assess the effect an organism's environment has on its behavior. Specifically, the effect of air temperature on vigilance behavior was examined during the winter of 2016-2017. This study was ...
Recovering from over-cutting in China: an examination of the natural forest protection project
(2017)
In the last century, China chose a planned economic system and formulated a strategy for the development of heavy industry. The chosen strategy for heavy industry has given forestry a half-century task, both to provide ...
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 ...
Investigation of commodities trading of pulp with a focus on China and Canada
(2017)
Canada is the current largest supplier of pulp products in China.
However, the current international wood pulp market exists several challenges.
The quantity of exported pulp and pulp production in Canada is represented ...
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 ...
Differential treatment of boreal forest biome by forest stewardship council
(2017)
This thesis examines the conduct of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) regarding the
certification stringency in the boreal biome. Certification is less stringent in Russia as
compared to other boreal nations; Canada, ...
Social network analysis of lake sturgeon in the Namakan River and Reservoir, Fort Frances District, Ontario
(2017)
Social network analysis is the study of individuals or units and the relationship between them at a given time. It allows insight about evolution, maintenance of social relationships, and behavioural characteristics. These ...
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 ...