Trembling Aspen Quality In Northern Ontario Various Aspects Of Decay And Stain Studies And Their Management Implications

Presents proceedings of a workshop held to summarise the current state of knowledge about the ecology of boreal mixedwood forests, to discuss management philosophies for these cover types, and to present information on new research relevant to the future management of boreal mixedwoods. Topics of individual presentations include boreal forests in Ontario, the role of forest disturbance, forest management, industrial use of boreal mixedwoods, forest data bases, forest vertebrate communities, habitat quality indicators, forest microclimate, organic and nutrient removals associated with harvesting, climate change impacts, prescribed fire, silvicultural operations, harvesting methods, vegetation control, ecosystem response to disturbance, site preparation, and effects of harvesting on forest fauna.

"This report examines how forest management can affect the carbon (C) balance of Ontario's forests. Ten forest management activities organized in four themes were examined: stand establishment (site preparation, planting, and vegetation management), growth enhancement (thinning, fertilization, and genetic improvement), forest protection (from forest fires, and insect and disease infestations), and harvesting (controlling the area occupied by roads, skid trails and landings, and reducing the area disturbed by harvesting)."--Document.

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