Peat and Peatland Resources of Northeastern Ontario
Peat and Peatland Resources of Northeastern Ontario

Author: John L. Riley

Publisher: Sudbury, Ont. : Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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Peatland resources of northeastern Ontario were investigated as part of the Peatland Inventory Project, conducted from 1982-85. Data from Hearst, Foleyet, Cochrane-Kapuskasing, Timmins-Kirkland Lake, and New Liskeard are presented and integrated to provide a regional overview of the resource. The methods used for the inventory ranged from on-site detailed mapping and sampling to regional satellite-imagery interpretation. Laboratory analyses on the physical and chemical properties of the peat were also undertaken for 698 samples. Of the 1,500 peatlands greater than 100 ha in size that were identified in the region, 128 were surveyed.

Peat and Peatland Resources of Northwestern Ontario
Peat and Peatland Resources of Northwestern Ontario

Author: John L. Riley

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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This inventory provides information on the possible energy and horticultural potential of the resource, and assists in land use planning and deposition by assembling data on the distribution, frequency and types of peatlands. During the inventory, 16 large study areas were the focus of detailed field surveys, reconnaissance and remote sensing studies, and laboratory analysis of peat materials. This report is one of 3 regional summaries, covering 88,000 sq km in northwestern Ontario, in the Armstrong, Rainy River, Ignace, Sioux Lookout, Longlac-Nakina and Dryden-Lac Seul areas. The report integrates field studies, laboratory studies and regional resource estimates.

Ontario Peatland Inventory
Ontario Peatland Inventory

Author: John L. Riley

Publisher: Sudbury, Ont. : Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Geological Survey

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780772989932

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From 1982-84, the Ontario Geological Survey conducted an inventory of peatlands in 16 study areas across Ontario. Field investigations were performed by private-sector consulting firms, necessitating precise project specifications and a standardized approach. The first year's investigations were modelled on the New Brunswick and Finnish systems but were later modified. This report describes the 1984 field-work methods, covering field work, mapping and profiling, and report writing. Directions are given for both detailed and reconnaissance evaluations of the peat stratigraphy and peatland vegetation.

Boreal Peatland Ecosystems
Boreal Peatland Ecosystems

Author: R.K. Wieder

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-10-16

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 3540319131

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This is the first truly ecosystem-oriented book on peatlands. It adopts an ecosystems approach to understanding the world's boreal peatlands. The focus is on biogeochemical patterns and processes, production, decomposition, and peat accumulation, and it provides additional information on animal and fungal diversity. A recurring theme is the legacy of boreal peatlands as impressive accumulators of carbon as peat over millennia.

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.

Biotic Feedbacks in the Global Climatic System
Biotic Feedbacks in the Global Climatic System

Author: G. M. Woodwell

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 0195086406

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"A colorful, inspiring variety [of topics], fully preserving contrasts among experts . . . If you wish to learn about the origins and the diversity of arguments in this controversy, read this book." --Journal of Environmental Quality

Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems
Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems

Author: Jagtar Bhatti

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-12-20

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 142003779X

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Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, Climate Change and Managed Ecosystems examines the effects of global climate change on intensively constructed or reconstructed ecosystems, focusing on land use changes in relation to forestry, agriculture, and wetlands including peatlands. The book begins by discussing the fragility of eco