Spatial Characteristics of Eastern White Pine and Red Pine Forests in Ontario
Spatial Characteristics of Eastern White Pine and Red Pine Forests in Ontario

Author: Ajith H. Perera

Publisher: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. : Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 190

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This study quantified the landscape characteristics of eastern white pine and red pine forests in Ontario using a combination of LANDSAT TM imagery and aerial photographs to develop a spatial data base of 275,000 sq km. Analyses on spatial distribution, representativeness, configuration, and fragmentation were conducted in a GIS environment. Results are presented by pine type by both Hills' ecological hierarchy and the administrative hierarchy of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

The Assessment and Modeling of Regeneration Dynamics for Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus L.)
The Assessment and Modeling of Regeneration Dynamics for Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus L.)

Author: Jerome Allan Krueger

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Published: 2002

Total Pages: 314

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This study represents an analysis of regeneration processes for eastern white pine (Pinus strohus L.). The objective is to develop an integrated approach to evaluate the influence of factors that, alone and in combination, determine regeneration outcomes. This study is composed of three sections. The first chapter is a literature review of white pine regeneration dynamics. The purpose is to present a process for understanding the regeneration process of a single species and present a conceptual approach to integrated evaluation of influential variables. Six interrelated ecological factors (seed tree density, competition, disturbance, seedbed conditions, soils, and damage agents) were identified and their impact on the regeneration process is evaluated. A conceptual model of the integration approach and two examples of how this approach can be utilized in assessing regeneration operations are presented.

Development of a Spatial Forest Data Base for the Eastern Boreal Forest Region of Ontario
Development of a Spatial Forest Data Base for the Eastern Boreal Forest Region of Ontario

Author: Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources

Publisher: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. : Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 62

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In 1991, a spatial forest database over large regions of Ontario was initiated as the basis for research into forest fragmentation and biodiversity using data generated from the digital analysis of LANDSAT thematic mapper satellite data integrated into a geographic information system (GIS). The project was later extended into the the eastern segment of the Boreal forest system. This report describes preparation of the spatial forest data base over the eastern Boreal Forest Region that extends from the northern boundary of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Forest Region and the southern margin of the James Bay Lowland, between the Ontario-Quebec border and a point west of Michipicoten on Lake Superior. The report describes the methodology used to produce the data base and results, including mapping of water, dense and sparse conifer forest, mixed forest, dense and sparse deciduous forest, poorly vegetated areas, recent cutovers of less than 10 years, old cutovers and burns, recent burns of less than 10 years, wetlands, bedrock outcrops, agriculture, built-up areas, and mine tailings.

Modelling Boreal Forest Succession at Broad Scales
Modelling Boreal Forest Succession at Broad Scales

Author: Dennis Yemshanov

Publisher: Sault Ste. Marie : Ontario Forest Research Institute

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 56

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This bibliography was produced to assist foresters and scientists interested in modelling boreal forest succession at broad scales. It contains more than 600 citations describing existing knowledge on succession in North American boreal forests, and the current state-of-knowledge in modelling succession, with particular emphasis on broad scales. References on succession in boreal forests are grouped by geographic and taxonomic categories. This bibliography also provides information on theories and concepts of succession modelling, issues of scale in modelling succession, the spatial process of propagule dispersal, and the probalistic modelling of forest succession. An author index is provided to help users located citations of interest.

Fauna of Red and White Pine Old-growth Forests in Ontario
Fauna of Red and White Pine Old-growth Forests in Ontario

Author: Daniel Albert Welsh

Publisher: Sault Ste. Marie : The Institute

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 72

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The Old Growth Forest Fragmentation and Biodiversity Program is designed to address knowledge gaps, improve communication among partners, and address the needs of the committees involved in the policy development process. This report is part of the old growth program that deals with the problem of the fauna associated with old growth pine. To provide direction to the planned study of fauna of red and white pine old-growth forests in Ontario, the opinions of 35 selected members of the scientific community who had experience in forest ecosystem ecology and expertise in a particular faunal group were surveyed via two questionnaires. Recommendations are included.