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Role of woodlot licence program in BC forest sector
(2018)
Woodlot licences in British Columbia are small area-based tenures, held by individuals, small groups or families. Woodlot licences are often located in or near local communities and are thought to be in a better position ...
North American pinewood nematode disease in China
(2019)
The pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) is an important alien
invasive species in China. This pinewood nematode poses a serious threat to Chinese
forests. It does have an important impact on forestry, including ...
Classification of red pine stands using remote sensing techniques
(2019)
Red pine is a historically important species for forestry in the boreal forest. Its large diameter and straight and knot free form has made it ideal for many purposes, including construction. With the new sudden turn towards ...
The dynamic effects of tree species diversity on nitrogen in soil
(2019)
The availability of nitrogen in soil is one of the most important factors for tree
growth. Although tree species mixtures are known to increase forest productivity, it
remains unclear how they affect soil nitrogen. In ...
Community-powered local energy planning and transitioning in off-grid northwestern Ontario First Nation communities
(2019)
Accessing reliable and affordable electricity is a challenge for Canada’s remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario. These off-grid communities rely on expensive and environmentally harmful diesel-powered electricity, ...
An examination of forest-dwelling birds in recreational areas within Thunder Bay, ON.
(2018)
Forest-dwelling birds hold various social, economic, and ecological
values. This study aims to identify the habitat elements that recreational
areas provide or lack for various forest birds. Three recreational areas
across ...
A literature survey: the effects of forest fire on ecology and regeneration
(2019)
The extreme natural disturbance could destroy the structure and the composition of the
forest (Chen 2009). The damage caused by forest fire can be divided into three parts: natural
resources, ecological factors and the ...
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 ...
The restoration projects in Thunder Bay and further development
(2019)
Ecological restoration is the scientific study and process that restore the
ecosystem’s functions and services by field study and planning in order to enhance the
value of the ecosystem and sites return to society. The ...
Winter home range sizes of female woodland caribou in the boreal forest of Northwestern Ontario
(2019)
Woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou Gmelin) are listed as “threatened” under
the Canadian Species at Risk Act. Fourteen ranges occur within the continuous
distribution of caribou in Ontario and have been studied ...