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.


A Field Guide to Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest Region

A Field Guide to Site Identification and Interpretation for the Vancouver Forest Region

Author: R. N. Green

Publisher: Ministry of Forests, Research Program

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 300

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This guide presents site identification and interpretation information for forest ecosystems of the Vancouver Forest Region. Site identification is based on the biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification. The guide was prepared to assist users in describing and identifying forest sites and to provide management interpretations to assist users in preparing stand-level forest management prescriptions. The guide covers procedures for site assessment, a description of the biogeoclimatic units and the site units of the Vancouver Forest Region, management interpretations of tree species selection, slashburning, site productivity, competing vegetation potential, ground-based harvesting, pest risks of major conifer species, and wildlife diversity and habitat relationships. Appendices list indicator species; humus forms; keys to bedrock, hand-texturing soil, relative soil moisture regime, soil nutrient regime, and site sensitivity to slashburning; correlation of old and new biogeoclimatic and site units; and a site assessment form.


Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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Published: 1970-06

Total Pages: 116

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.