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A review of the biological significance of coarse woody debris in forest ecosystems and its positive impact on forest characteristics
(2020)
Coarse Woody Debris (CWD) is considered any woody decay that has fallen on the forest floor. This important piece of forest ecology has a large influence on a variety of forest characteristics. This thesis first evaluates ...
Optimal black spruce seed sources for anticipated future climates
(2020)
Climate change is occurring at an increasingly rapid pace. Many tree species,
even those with wide seed dispersal and high genetic variability, are long-lived
and unable to “keep pace” with these shifting climates. The ...
A case for the commercial harvest of wild edible fungi in Northwestern Ontario
(2020)
This undergraduate thesis explores the feasibility of a commercial wild edible mushroom
industry in Northwestern Ontario. Commercially relevant fungi reviewed in this thesis include
chanterelles, matsutake, boletes, ...
Intraspecific height variation of white spruce provenances in Ontario
(2020)
Provenance tests in Ontario have been used for decades to evaluate the optimal
seed sources for different environments. Understanding the genetics, adaptations and
selection pressures of tree species using provenance ...
Jack pine budworm (choristoneura pinus) effects on fuel loading and resulting fire risk
(2020)
Plots were done in various locations to determine the effect of the jack pine budworm on fire frequency to the insect outbreaks on jack pine budworm infected sites. This information can be useful in determining resulting ...
Acoustic wave propagation testing to determine quality in timber and timber products
(2020)
Assessing and grading of raw materials in the timber industry is a key factor in
the maximization of extracted value. Several different approaches are utilized to
measure the quality of standing timber and sawn lumber. ...
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 ...
Technologies for silviculture activities: understanding of the practicality of GIS and remote sensing, smartphone, and UAV Lidar
(2020)
This thesis explores the technologies apply in silviculture activities. Silvicultural
activities are an essential process in forest management. To meet management
objectives, the forester requires to collect any data, ...
Comparative study of forest restoration projects in China and Philippines
(2020)
This article mainly compares two restoration projects in developing
countries, one in China and the other in the Philippines. Both developing countries are located in Asia and have similar population
densities, and both ...
Windthrow and forest regeneration, structure, and composition in boreal forests
(2020)
Windthrow is a self-identified disturbance factor in forests, which has a huge
ecological and economic impact.
This paper discusses the influence of windthrow on boreal forests and analyzes the
changes of tree ecosystems ...