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Effects of the nitrogen deposition on the forest ecosystems: an overview
(2023)
Human activities exacerbate the production and emission of reactive nitrogen and lead to
the increase and globalization of nitrogen deposition. At present, the interference of
human activities in the global nitrogen cycle ...
Opportunities for Indigenous fire stewardship within Ontario’s policy framework
(2023)
Indigenous people have used fire as a tool for thousands of years for resource
management, community protection, and cultural purposes. The criminalization of
the practice during colonization in combination with a history ...
The effects different commercial thinning treatments have on black spruce diameter, height, basal area and volume
(2023)
Commercial thinning is a potential opportunity for forest managers to realize mid
rotation wood volume while stimulating increased growth of residual trees for the final
harvest. The practice of commercial thinning is, ...
Disconnect between Indigenous traditional connection with water due to water insecurity
(2023)
People indigenous to what is now Northern Ontario have always had a traditional
connection and relationship with water. In recent year, that relationship has been put
through many obstacles amounting to water insecurity. ...
The effects of a forest fires on water flow and quality in lakes surrounding a Northern Ontario mine
(2023)
Water quality and quantity can be greatly impacted following a forest fire, but fire impacts
can vary based on fire intensity, watershed topography, and post-fire precipitation events. Forest
fires are an important ...
Integrated resource management options for the jack pine budworm (Choristoneura pinus pinus) outbreak around Pikangikum First Nation
(2023)
The outbreak of jack pine budworm (Choristoneura pinus pinus) on
the Whitefeather Forest was examined to identify a correlation between the
large fires and the outbreak. Maps and literature regarding both disturbances
were ...
Triad zoning in northern Ontario and woodland caribou conservation: a critical review
(2023)
Woodland caribou in Ontario are threatened, posing a conflict between habitat
and timber supply for forest areas. The current management practices with Dynamic
Caribou Habitat Schedules (DCHS) address long-term habitat ...
Evaluation of Canada’s biomass policy in comparison to its Nordic counterparts
(2023)
The transition towards renewable energy sources is considered one of the main
mitigation measures combating the effects of climate change. The use of renewable
energy, particularly those derived from forest biomass, is ...
The association of rat prevalence and composting in Thunder Bay’s urban neighbourhoods
(2023)
Landfilling is the most common municipal solid and urban organic waste
disposal method in North America and comes with numerous negative environmental
side effects. Encouraging greater participation in community composting ...
Comparison of Picea mariana, Abies balsamea, Betula papyrifera, Populus tremuloides for the production of wood pellets
(2023)
Scientists and international organisations agree that wood pellets are a type of biofuel that
is better for the environment than fossil fuels. Wood pellets are produced from the residues
in sawmills, ground logs and is ...