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Effects of species mixtures on fine root production in a young boreal forest
(2019)
1. Fine roots (< 2 mm) play a key role in terrestrial ecosystem processes. Species diversity
loss has been recognized as one of the primary global change drivers that can have
profound negative effects on ecosystem ...
Phenology, growth and physiological responses to photoperiod and elevated [CO2] of boreal white birch (Betula papyrifera Marsh): implications to climate change-induced northward migration
(2019)
With the increase in average global temperature due to rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration ([CO2]), rapid shifts of climate envelopes are expected to lead to norward migration for boreal tree species. As a ...
Plant diversity effect on soil carbon dynamics
(2019)
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a valuable natural resource, supplying goods and services for human benefits, including mediating global climate change and securing food production and environmental quality. Biodiversity loss ...
Global environmental change effects on forest dynamics: lessons from permanent sample plot networks
(2019)
Global environmental change caused by anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gasses is a major threat to forest ecosystems globally. Before we can begin to adequately mitigate these threats, we first must understand how ...
Determining the accuracy of terrestrial LiDAR on red pine
(2019)
This paper reviews the capabilities of the FARO Terrestrial LiDAR technology
to produce accurate forest measurements. The study was conducted on single Red Pine
trees in Northern Ontario. Field measurements were compared ...
Economic feasibility of ground-based steep slope logging using winch-assist technologies
(2018)
This thesis examines the use of winch-assist technologies in logging operations
in the interior of British Columbia. The data used for this thesis is from a contractor’s
(located in Central B.C.) professional judgment ...
Finding a natural alternative from forest resources for plastic single use utensils
(2019)
The use of plastics by society has increased tremendously due to the high
durability of the product and low cost of production. High production has changed many
products being made of natural materials such as wood to ...
Traditional agroforestry systems as habitat for avian species: assessing their role in conservation
(2019)
The objective of this study was to explore the role of traditional agroforestry systems in Ecuador,
called chakras, in the conservation of avian species. Eleven examples of chakra, including
plantations of yuca (Manihot ...
A survey of fungal endophytes from healthy branches of Ginkgo biloba
(2019)
Ginkgo biloba L. is known for being highly resistant to bacterial, insect, and fungal infestations and thus ginkgo trees are commonly cultivated and planted in urban landscapes. The objective of this study was to determine ...
The impact of a fungus-feeding nematode (Aphelenchoides sp.) on decomposition of trembling aspen wood by various wood-decay fungi
(2018)
Grazing by fungus feeding invertebrates on fungal mycelium can potentially impact many important ecological processes such as the formation of mycorrhizas and the decomposition of wood and litter. A study was initiated to ...