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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 ...
Assessing graphite precipitation mechanisms of the Albany graphite deposit
(2024)
Graphite is recognized as a 'critical raw material' due to its strategic importance for diverse
industries (e.g., steel, automobile, clean technologies). The Albany graphite deposit, located west
of Hearst in Thunder ...
Mechanical properties of Black spruce wood subjected to different silvicultural treatments
(2024)
Black spruce is one of the most common commercial softwoods in Northwestern
Ontario. Its abundance, along with its physical and mechanical properties, make it a very
important species for commercial harvesting. Its ...
Components and impact of Canada's wood pellet industry - a literature review
(2024)
Wood Pellets are biofuels made from compressed wood fibre and they can be
used to generate electricity or for heating applications. They are often produced from
mill residues like sawdust and shavings. Wood pellets have ...
Comparison of deer browsing intensity of tree seedlings in open and fenced plots in Southern Ontario, Canada
(2024)
This study examined the intensity of browsing by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus
virginianus) on tree seedling growth in wildlife management unit (WMU) 83B. The
study was conducted in an island ecosystem that has regular ...
Comparative analysis of remote sensing and ground-based surveys in determining merchantable volume of a boreal forest stand
(2024)
Accurate volume estimations are pivotal for effective forest resource management,
influencing stakeholders throughout the forestry industry. Traditionally, estimations relied on
stem diameter measurements and geometric ...
Effects of silvicultural intensity on jack pine density and quality 20 years post harvest
(2024)
Rising global timber demand necessitates exploring intensive silvicultural practices in Canada. This thesis investigated how different silvicultural intensities affect jack pine stand density and quality at the Sioux Lookout ...
Recovery from bushfires in Australia
(2022)
This article will start from the 2019-2020 mega bushfires in Australia and discuss issues related to the Australian bushfires. Therefore, this article will focus on research and discussion around three arguments: the harm ...
Comparisons of ground-dwelling beetle assemblages in different stand types at Jack Haggerty Forest
(2024)
Beetles (Coleoptera) play an important role in Canada’s boreal forest as they aid
in many forest processes. Ground-dwelling beetles are the focus of this study, and most
of these beetles belong to the families Carabidae, ...