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Using trail camera imagery to develop a habitat suitability index (HSI) For moose (Alces alces) In the English River Forest, ON
(2019)
Moose are a valuable economic and ecological resource in Ontario. Understanding their spatial distribution throughout the forest is essential for managing populations and preserving habitat. One method of identifying the ...
Using planet labs imagery to track caribou: a pilot study
(2019)
Using satellite imagery from an earth imaging company called Planet Labs, this
study aimed to see whether Woodland Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) could be
tracked through a disturbance path left by migrating herds. ...
The economic value of recovering the town of Oakville's urban forest after the impacts of the emerald ash borer
(2019)
The Town of Oakville is responsible for maintaining some 2,016,500 city trees planted within boulevards on the city’s streets (UFORE 2016). Prior to the emerald ash borer, ash trees represented the top 5 most trees planted ...
Exploring the potential to minimize forest road cost in Ontario with LiDAR and RoadENG
(2019)
The objective of this study was to determine if light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and RoadENG could produce a more cost-effective road design than a field-based road design. A Triangulated irregular network (TIN) was ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...