Field Guide to the Forest Ecosystem Classification for Northwestern Ontario
Field Guide to the Forest Ecosystem Classification for Northwestern Ontario

Author: R. A. Sims

Publisher: Thunder Bay : Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Northwest Science & Technology

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 206

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Guide to assist in the recognition of vegetation and soil features of forest ecosystems in north-western Ontario using a classification system that enables the allocation of any forest ecosystem to one of 40 vegetation types and one of 22 soil types. Provides an orientation to the vegetation classification; describes the vegetation types and their determination, including a key and factsheets for classifying stands to vegetation types; provides keys and factsheets for classifying soil types; and gives a brief overview of the relationships among vegetation and soil types in north-western Ontario as well as background information on potential applications of the classification. Also contains aids for describing or recognizing important soil features and many of the plant species used in the allocation keys and factsheets.

Field Guide to the Common Forest Plants in Northwestern Ontario
Field Guide to the Common Forest Plants in Northwestern Ontario

Author: Kenneth A. Baldwin

Publisher: Thunder Bay : Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Northwest Science & Technology

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 388

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This guide focuses on 152 of the most common forest plants found in north-western Ontario, organized into six main categories according to common growth form or habit: trees, shrubs, herbs, graminoids, ferns and fern-allies, and bryophytes and lichens. Provides line drawings to aid in identification; descriptions of general appearance, leaves, flowers, fruit, and habitat; and notes regarding such matters as differences with similar species and traditional uses of the plants, as applicable. An additional 61 species are noted briefly. Includes glossary and index.

Global to Local: Ecological Land Classification
Global to Local: Ecological Land Classification

Author: Richard A. Sims

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 9400916531

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Ecological Land Classification (ELC) refers to the description of land resources at a range of spatial resolutions (i.e. global to local) and for a range of purposes or values. The emerging science of ELC is in fact a very carefully integrated blend of vegetation and earth sciences, climatology, cartography and ecology with a range of new technologies and methodologies including computer-based geographic information systems, remote sensing and simulation modelling. This publication defines the current `state-of-the-art' of ELC. It provides particular insight into the role of ELC in current and future forest resource planning and management, and emphasizes its application and usefulness at various spatial scales, for a variety of geographic locations, and under a range of management scenarios/constraints. The book is an invaluable and substantial reference source about the current trends in ELC and will be of particular value to ecologists, foresters, geographers, resource managers, wildlife biologists, GIS and remote sensing specialists, educators and students.

Field Guide to Ecosites of Northern Alberta
Field Guide to Ecosites of Northern Alberta

Author: John David Beckingham

Publisher: Canadian Forest Service

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 542

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An ecological classification system was developed for Northern Alberta through the analysis of vegetation, soil, site, and forest productivity information. The hierarchical classification system has three levels - ecosite, ecosite phase and plant community type. Thirty-eight ecosites are described with further detail provided by subdivision into ecosite and ecosite phase and plant community type. A soil type classification system that describes 17 soil types was also developed. Management interpretations were made for drought, excess moisture, soil rutting hazard, soil compaction hazard, puddling hazard, soil erosion hazard, frost heave hazard, soil temperature limitations, vegetation competition, and windthrow hazard. Colour photos and drawings for 87 common plants of northern Alberta are presented.

Northern Forested Wetlands Ecology and Management
Northern Forested Wetlands Ecology and Management

Author: Carl C. Trettin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-12-19

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1351427911

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Forested wetlands are a major component of northern landscapes, important both for their ecological functions and their socioeconomic values. Historically, these lands have been used for timber and fiber products, hunting, fishing, trapping, food gathering, and recreation. There are many questions about the use and management of these lands in the future, particularly with respect to forest products, hydrology and water quality, plant and wildlife ecology, landscape dynamics, and wetland restoration. Northern Forested Wetlands: Ecology and Management provides a synthesis of current research and literature. It examines the status, distribution, and use of these wetland resources. The book focuses on understanding the role of wetlands in the landscape and on how to manage these wetlands and sustain their important functions. This is a primary reference text for the study and management of northern forested wetlands, providing a forum for information discovered by researchers and managers from many nations.

Forest Humus Forms in Northwestern Ontario
Forest Humus Forms in Northwestern Ontario

Author: R. A. Sims

Publisher: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. : Great Lakes Forestry Centre

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 62

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Describes a new provisional classification of forest humus forms within forests of the boreal and Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence forest regions of north-western Ontario. Four major orders are recognized: mulls, moders, mors, and peatymors. Humus form groups are defined and described, and methodologies and approaches for humus form recognition in the field are briefly discussed. The first-approximation classification system permits identification of 11 forest humus form subgroups in north-western Ontario. The hierarchical system consists of a field key and a set of one-page summaries that describe each of the humus form subgroups. Common organic layer thickness ranges, the relative occurrence and distribution of the forest humus forms, and other data are summarized in relation to north- western Ontario's Forest Ecosystem Classification plot network. Forest humus forms are related to soil/site conditions, vegetation, general climate, and forest management practices in the region are also considered.

Field Guide to Ecosites of Southwestern Alberta
Field Guide to Ecosites of Southwestern Alberta

Author: J. H. Archibald

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 550

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An ecological classification system was developed for southwestern Alberta through the analysis of vegetation, soil, site, and forest productivity information. The hierarchical classification system has three levels--ecosite, ecosite phase, and plant community type. Thirty-seven ecosites are described with further detail provided by subdivision into ecosite phase and plant community type. A soil type classification system that describes 17 soil types was also developed. Management interpretations were made for drought, excess moisture, soil rutting hazard, soil compaction hazard, puddling hazard, soil erosion hazard, frost heave hazard, soil temperature limitations, vegetation competition, and windthrow hazard. Color photos and drawings are presented for 112 common plants of southwestern Alberta. An index listing common and scientific names of illustrated plants is included. Keys to ecological variables, definitions of soil horizon designations, and a glossary are also included.