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Invasive plant cover and density following emerald ash borer-induced mortality in southern Ontario forests
(2022)
The emerald ash borer has caused widespread ash mortality in eastern North
American forests, where forest managers are also facing challenges due to invasions of
undesirable exotic plant species. This study aims to explore ...
The promoted growth of genetically lodgepole and white spruce in Western Alberta compared to natural stocks
(2022)
Forest regeneration has been an important focus across Alberta and the rest of
Canada over recent decades. An industrial company in Alberta known as Canfor have
recently began regenerating using a genetic stock where a ...
Comparing optimal and actual forest road locations using least-cost analysis in QGIS
(2022)
For the Lakehead Forest licence, west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, a least-cost
roads model was built in QGIS using provincial Digital Elevation Model (PDEM) data,
and data provided by Greenmantle. A cost-surface was also ...
Assessment and evaluation of soil health indicators with changes from boreal forest to agriculture in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2022)
The boreal forest is one of the most extensive biomes in Canada at an estimated 2.7 million ha.
The requirement for a growing agricultural sector, along with a currently warming climate, has
accelerated the conversion ...
Human-crocodile conflict in Timor-Leste: attack characteristics and management implications
(2022)
Timor-Leste is a relatively new developing nation, having gained its
independence from Indonesia in 2002. The people of this country have a traditional
belief system in which the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, ...
Indigenous led conservation – a critical review of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
(2022)
Evaluating the importance of Indigenous - Based Conservation with a critical
review of Traditional Ecological Knowledge Studies can provide a useful framework for
future management efforts. Traditional Knowledge and ...
Application of Walki®Biomass cover as a better alternative to plastic mulching
(2022)
Mulch is a material that works as a protective layer over the soil so as to retain water and
prevent excess evaporation. They are either in the form of continuous sheets like plastic
mulch or they come in a shredded form, ...
Black bear attacks in Canada and a review of the factors influencing them
(2022)
Canada has experienced numerous black bear attacks over the last several
decades. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is an increase in the number
of black bear attacks in Canada. Data came from various ...
Effects of road construction cost in determining whether a block should be harvested in the summer or winter on the Romeo Malette Forest
(2022)
Permanent and temporary forest roads are key infrastructures for the removal of raw
forest products. Ensuring an efficient road network is laid out and proper construction
methods are chosen will aid in reducing the total ...
The invasion of garlic mustard in North America and control measures
(2022)
The purpose of this report is to investigate the impact of garlic mustard invasion on
forest and control measures. Invasive species often cause harm to local ecosystems.
Garlic mustard is an invasive herb native to Europe ...