A review of silvics, stand dynamics, density management, and vegetation management in the Ontario boreal forest
Abstract
Adaptive forest management requires constant re-evaluation of the efficacy and
impact of current practices. Continuous development of information is key to any
adaptive management regime, especially in the face of large-scale changes to the
environment, economy, society, and the forest itself. This is why it is important to
always look to the future for alternatives to what may be working now. Two common
management objectives in the establishment and tending of boreal forest stands are stand
density management and vegetation management. These management areas rely heavily
on tree silvics and stand dynamics to be properly applied. This review outlines the
species silvics and stands dynamics of merchantable boreal tree species in Ontario. It
then explores the concepts of both density and vegetation management as they have been
established through previous literature. The current methods of density and vegetation
management in the Ontario boreal are outlined and to what degree they are used in what
situations. Finally, several alternative vegetation management options which reduce the
reliance on herbicides are explored.
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