Undergraduate theses: Recent submissions
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Impacts of climate change on the Monarch butterfly in Ontario; a citizen science-based approach
(2024)The Monarch butterfly [Danaus plexippus (Linnaeus, 1758)], is an iconic insect native to North America. This butterfly is a migratory insect that flies to an overwintering site in Mexico every year. It is considered an ... -
A comparison of reports of fatal grizzly and black bear attacks in Canada
(2024)The purpose of this study is to determine if there has been an increase in the number of fatalities caused by grizzly and black bear attacks in Canada from 1990 to 2023, as well as to determine if the attacks were predatory ... -
Describing the similarities and differences in songbird communities between harvested and wildfire-origin stands in Northwestern Ontario, Canada
(2024)In Ontario, sustainable forest management is mandated by the CFSA. Natural disturbance emulation is viewed as method that improves sustainability in managed forests. However, few studies have attempted to measure the ... -
Sustainable forest management: the potential impacts of underutilization in Ontario Crown forests
(2024)Ontario has in recent history harvested a volume in cubic meters less than the volume available to harvest as dictated by the Average Allowable Cut (AAC). While harvesting more than the AAC dictates is unsustainable and ... -
A comparative study of regional and cover type influences on carbon content in above-ground woody live biomass
(2024)This thesis provides an analysis of the influence of forest region, cover type, and species composition on carbon storage in above-ground woody biomass across boreal and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence (GLSL) regions. The plot ... -
Indirect effects of climate change and forest fragmentation on breeding bird abundance in Ontario
(2022)From data on forest breeding bird species in the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Ontario, this thesis summarizes population changes from 1981 to 2005 and all the direct and indirect reasons that may lead to the decline of these ... -
Comparison of stratification and scarification methods of Sorbus decora, Vitis riparia, and Rhus typhina
(2022)This thesis investigates the effectiveness of three methods in breaking seed dormancy of Sorbus decora, Vitis riparia, and Rhus typhina. The treatment methods studied were mechanical scarification with sandpaper, ... -
A review of forestry’s impacts on methylmercury in aquatic ecosystems and recommendations for best management practices in Ontario’s boreal forest
(2023)Mercury contamination in freshwater fish of Northern Ontario is exceeding levels safe for consumption and is negatively impacting remote communities. This literature review examines the impacts of specific forest operations ... -
An overview and update of low-impact developments (LIDS) in Thunder Bay
(2023)Climate change is accelerating at a rapid pace across the globe and with this, flooding in urban environments is also increasing. This means that there is and will be an increasing need for alternative methods of stormwater ... -
Temporal patterns of ungulate vehicle collisions in the Thunder Bay area
(2023)Rising road densities, higher vehicle speed limits, and increased traffic volumes, combined with growth in the density of various deer species, have increased the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions across the world. The ... -
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 ... -
Turmeric effects on Jack pine growth and its survival
(2023)Efficient forest restoration requires the planting of superior seedlings with optimum development potential. Jack pine is an important species because it helps to maintain the structure and function of ecosystems and ... -
Forest stand type and forest diversity affect on above ground carbon biomass in Ontario's boreal forest
(2023)Biomass is a renewable organic material that is the living and recently dead organic material synthesized by plants and other organisms (Battles 2015). Quantifying forests and determining their value is an increasingly ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Barriers which preclude the formation of strong, comprehensive wildfire mitigation plans and strategies in Ontario: a knowledge gap analysis
(2023)As occurrences of wildland-urban interface (WUI) wildfires become more frequent throughout Ontario, there has been an increasing need for mitigative approaches towards managing wildfire on landscapes, especially where ...
