Browsing Undergraduate theses by Issue Date
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Increasing diameter growth content of red pine (Pinus Resinosa) through intensive management
(2017)Intensive forest management can only be justified if it increases wood quality or yield sufficiently to compensate for the additional investment. Treatments such as thinning and/or pruning are typically only applied to ... -
Feasibility of utilizing wood debris for biofuels in Northwestern Ontario
(2017)In recent years’ production of transportation biofuels generated from forest residues have grown rapidly on a global scale. Converting to advanced biofuels is enticing because they can help reduce dependence on oil; mitigate ... -
The effects of nitrogen Rate On seedlings growth in Picea Mariana
(2017)Nitrogen (N) is critically important for plant growth and development. The objective of this thesis is to examine how different rates of Nitrogen affect the seedling growth in black spruce (Picea mariana Mill.). This ... -
Analysis of current and future Low Impact Development sites in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2017)The rapid spread of urbanization in Thunder Bay has caused the increase of impermeable surfaces and the increase in flood incidents within the city. Another contributing factor to increased flood incidents is due to the ... -
Management implications of invasive insects (special attention to emerald ash borer) in small communities
(2017)Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, or more commonly known as the emerald ash borer (EAB), is a Buprestid beetle native to eastern Asia and Russia. It has been introduced to North America by way of anthropogenic factors. During ... -
A comparison of decomposition of jack pine and trembling aspen wood blocks by eight wood decay fungi
(2017)Decay is an important component of the carbon cycle, as it breaks down wood and releases the stored carbon back into the atmosphere. White rot, brown rot, and soft rot are all types of decay which initiate this process. ... -
Controlled flow, temperature and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis Mitchell) fry emergence on the Aguasabon River, Terrace Bay, Ontario, 2011-2016
(2017)This thesis reviews factors that affect brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis Mitchell) fry emergence and their relevance to population fitness. A series of drift nets were deployed from 2010 to 2016, April through May, on ... -
Diversity of life history characteristics of Lake Superior migratory rainbow trout
(2017)Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) have been present in the Great Lakes since their introduction in the late 1800’s (Clarkson et al. 1997). These fish have naturalized many streams and have established naturally reproducing ... -
Changes in yellow perch diets associated with nanosilver exposure in freshwater lakes
(2017)Freshwater lake experiments on the effects of nanosilver were completed at the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario. Since nanosilver has antibacterial properties it is expected to have negative effects on ... -
Urban forestry plan of Birch Point Park disc golf course
(2017)This urban forestry plan is for the sustainable management of the Birch Point disc golf course in Thunder Bay. A tree inventory was conducted on the course to create a map and gain information to aid in making management ... -
Comparison of forest fire regimes between Heilongjiang in China and Ontario
(2017)This research summarizes and compares the differences in forest fire regimes in the provinces of Ontario, Canada, and Heilongjiang, China, as it relates to fire suppression techniques, human activities, and climate change. ... -
Hydromapping Tool Creation for Sprat Lake Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Surface From Motion Analysis; A Proactive Approach to Reduce Potential Mercury Fluxes Following Forest Harvesting By Using Variable Retention Buffers and Preplanned Machine Travel Corridors
(2017)There has been an increase in the awareness and concern regarding mercury contamination in Northwestern Ontario fish. Wetland and low laying areas are considered hotspots for methylmercury production which, when disturbed ... -
Time allocated to vigilance: does antipredator behavior decrease in colder temperatures?
(2017)This thesis was designed to assess the effect an organism's environment has on its behavior. Specifically, the effect of air temperature on vigilance behavior was examined during the winter of 2016-2017. This study was ... -
Quantitative metrics of deadwood decay classes as a function of moisture regime and tree species
(2017)The patterns and rates of decomposition of dead woody debris (DWD) in the boreal ecosystem throughout the wood decay process have been hypothesized to vary across moisture regimes and between species. A fundamental aspect ... -
Exploring UAV technology and thermal imagery to aid in tracking animal prints in the winter
(2017)This study was done to test the ability for Unmanned Aerial System (UAV) equipped with thermal imagery cameras to detect thermal decay of footprints within the snow left by people, in hopes to apply thermal imagery and ... -
Recovering from over-cutting in China: an examination of the natural forest protection project
(2017)In the last century, China chose a planned economic system and formulated a strategy for the development of heavy industry. The chosen strategy for heavy industry has given forestry a half-century task, both to provide ... -
Investigation of commodities trading of pulp with a focus on China and Canada
(2017)Canada is the current largest supplier of pulp products in China. However, the current international wood pulp market exists several challenges. The quantity of exported pulp and pulp production in Canada is represented ... -
Mechanical properties (MOE and MOR) of glulam
(2017)Glue-laminated (glulam) timber has strong mechanical properties and is a great building material. It is composed of small diameter wood. There has been a shortage of large dimensional lumber for construction projects. ... -
Differential treatment of boreal forest biome by forest stewardship council
(2017)This thesis examines the conduct of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) regarding the certification stringency in the boreal biome. Certification is less stringent in Russia as compared to other boreal nations; Canada, ... -
Flight distances from nests and behaviours of the olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi)
(2017)The Olive-sided Flycatcher is a migratory species currently facing a dramatic population decline. The species is listed as threatened in Canada under the Species at Risk Act. The purpose of this study was to describe the ...
