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A geospatial analysis and comparison of snow leopard and mountain lion habitat: implications for conservations and research
(2022)
Big cats form an integral part of landscape ecosystem management and are vital to the
persistence of natural habitats. Global change, alongside human interactions has severely harmed
populations of these predators, often ...
Assessment of hazard tree/snag detection using drone-based, multi-spectral sensors
(2022)
Snags are an integral component of forest ecosystems as they provide
habitat for a number of different species and add complexity to vertical forest
structure. However, snags also may pose as potential hazards to people ...
A case study of moisture regime on Pinus banksiana across Ontario
(2022)
With climate change affecting the boreal forest there are many
consequences to plant species on different site types that can be detrimental to
their longevity and productivity, affecting ecosystem health. In this ...
Genetic variation of functional traits related to drought tolerance in yellow birch seedlings
(2022)
Understanding patterns of variation in drought-related traits of hardwood trees is crucial
for conserving and managing North American temperate forests under climate change.
In this study, I examined provenance variation ...
Metapopulation viability analyses of woodland caribou in the Lake Superior range
(2022)
Woodland caribou populations in the Lake Superior range have deteriorated. The
caribou’s decline follows industry growth since the 1900s. Islands like those in Slate
Islands Provincial Park, Michipicoten Island and Caribou ...
Updates from camera traps used to monitor the elk population in the Lake of the Woods area
(2022)
Elk (Cervus elaphus L. canadensis), once widespread across North America, severely
declined due to overhunting and habitat conversion in the 1900s. The Lake of the Woods are was
one of four locations chosen to reintroduce ...
The effects of stratification methods on paper birch and yellow birch seed germination
(2022)
This study examines the use of both a typical cold moist stratification method,
and an alternative in their ability to affect germination rates in paper birch (Betula
papyrifera) and yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). ...
Production of wood pellets from forest product waste
(2022)
Wood pellet production is increasing due to lower costs and supply stability as compared to
natural gas and has less environmental concerns. A wood pellet is made mechanically from a
uniform substance that has initially ...
An economic analysis of the impact of the Bronze Birch Borer on birch trees in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2022)
Urban street trees provide many ecosystem services, environmental and
economic benefits for residents, communities, cities, and municipalities. The economic
benefits of trees are not easily quantified as they have no ...
Climate change impacts on growth of black spruce in western Canadian boreal forest
(2022)
This study explored the effects of changes climate on the growth rate of black spruce
in western Canadian boreal forests over a 55-year time from 1950 to 2005. A multiple
linear regression model was run for tree ring ...