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Does Canada lynx trapper harvest track population cycles? A review of data from 1973 to 2016 in Ontario's sixteen northern forest districts
(2019)
The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) has been widely studied for its strong
interaction with the snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), and the lynx exhibits a slightly
lagged, 10-year population cycle dependent on the hare ...
Drought effects on soil enzyme activity
(2021)
Soil extracellular enzyme activity (EEA) is a strong predictor for soil health. EEA cycle
nutrients within terrestrial systems, processing carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous, while also
mineralizing and stabilizing gas. ...
The impact of climate change on the phenology of short- and long-distance migratory birds
(2021)
Quickly changing temperatures due to climate change are expected to have
devastating consequences on the migratory bird populations around the globe. However,
surprisingly, several studies have demonstrated that some ...
Acoustic wave propagation testing to determine quality in timber and timber products
(2020)
Assessing and grading of raw materials in the timber industry is a key factor in
the maximization of extracted value. Several different approaches are utilized to
measure the quality of standing timber and sawn lumber. ...
Industrial biochar characterization : properties and potential applications
(2021)
Biochar is a carbon-rich charcoal produced from pyrolyzed biomass such as wood,
agricultural waste, or animal products. Biochar is primarily used as a soil amendment,
but it has promising applications in carbon sequestration, ...
Thermal modification processes, properties, and environmental impacts
(2020)
This paper explores the different ways wood is thermally treated in particular
looking at thermal treatment processes, properties produced, environmental impacts and
market opportunities. Review is done on different ...
Technologies for silviculture activities: understanding of the practicality of GIS and remote sensing, smartphone, and UAV Lidar
(2020)
This thesis explores the technologies apply in silviculture activities. Silvicultural
activities are an essential process in forest management. To meet management
objectives, the forester requires to collect any data, ...
Differences in density measures between TreeAzin® injected and non-injected ash wood
(2021)
This undergraduate thesis explores an observation made by the City of Thunder
Bay’s urban forestry department staff of TreeAzin injected Green Ash tree’s limbs and
branches failing shortly after being injected. The ...
The effect of block composition on the severity of spruce beetle (Dendroctonus rufipennis) damage in northern British Columbia
(2021)
The spruce beetle (Dendroctonus rufipennis) is a natural part of the
western North American landscape, feeding on the phloem of trees in the Picea
genus. The spruce beetle generally feeds on downed trees but can also ...
The effect of climate change on mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins) in Western Canada
(2021)
The mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae, (MPB) is the largest forest
disturbance factor throughout its range in North America. The most recent MPB
outbreak began in the 1990s and has resulted in an approximate ...