Indicator Plant Species in Canadian Forests
Indicator Plant Species in Canadian Forests

Author: Gordon S. Ringius

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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Plant species that convey information about the ecological nature of a site are known as indicator species. A wide variety of site conditions including soil nutrient and moisture regimes, forest humus types, soil reaction, and general soil type can be determined from the presence of plant species.This field guide is an introduction to the concept of plants as indicators of environmental conditions within Canada's forests. It provides information on the identification, ecology, geographic range, and indicator value of 80 selected vascular plants, mosses, and lichens. Indicator Plant Species in Canadian Forests will be of interest to resource planners, foresters, ecologists, botanists, naturalists, and anyone who wishes to know more about forest plants and what they tell us about the sites they occupy.

Indicator Plant Species in Canadian Forests
Indicator Plant Species in Canadian Forests

Author: Gordon S. Ringius

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13:

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Plant species that convey information about the ecological nature of a site are known as indicator species. A wide variety of site conditions including soil nutrient and moisture regimes, forest humus types, soil reaction, and general soil type can be determined from the presence of plant species.This field guide is an introduction to the concept of plants as indicators of environmental conditions within Canada's forests. It provides information on the identification, ecology, geographic range, and indicator value of 80 selected vascular plants, mosses, and lichens. Indicator Plant Species in Canadian Forests will be of interest to resource planners, foresters, ecologists, botanists, naturalists, and anyone who wishes to know more about forest plants and what they tell us about the sites they occupy.

Indicator Plants of Coastal British Columbia
Indicator Plants of Coastal British Columbia

Author: A. Ceska

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0774844744

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This original work makes unprecedented use of some of the most important research to date in plant ecology. It is a guide for assessing site quality, that is, the climate and soil of particular forest and non-forest ecosystems. Foresters have long been interested in using plants as indicators in predicting the growth performance of reforestation sites, but the data have not been readily available. Indicator Plants of Coastal British Columbia fully discusses how indicator plants are recognized and demonstrates how indicator plants can be used in site diagnosis. The book presents colour illustrations and descriptions of 419 selected vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens of coastal British Columbia. Indicators with similar values are grouped into indicator species groups which are used to evaluate site quality. These data are supplemented by information on geographic distribution, life-form, shade tolerance, and other ecological characteristics of the species. Three methods are given on how to use indicator plants for the purpose of site diagnosis. Indicator Plants of Coastal British Columbia summarizes original research in a format which both students and practitioners will find easy to use.

Indicator Plants: Using Plants to Evaluate the Environment
Indicator Plants: Using Plants to Evaluate the Environment

Author: Paul L. Smith

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1904098363

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The guide looks at how plants may be used to 'read the environment', essentially treating them as indicators of the state of the habitat where they are found. It was written with three sets of people in mind: 1. Junior ecological consultants who want to improve their Phase 1 Habitat Surveys with botanical target notes useful in ecological assessment. 2. Students of ecology who need to use plants to interpret the landscape around them and understand habitats in greater detail. 3. Amateur naturalists and walkers who seek to enrich their experience of the countryside through a knowledge of plants. Compiled from a range of published sources and from the author's personal experience, it is intended for use primarily in the lowland English countryside.

Indicators of the genetic diversity of trees – State, pressure, benefit and response
Indicators of the genetic diversity of trees – State, pressure, benefit and response

Author: ​Graudal, L., Loo, J., Fady, B., Vendramin, G., Aravanopoulos, F.A., Baldinelli, G., Bennadji, Z., Ramamonjisoa, L., Changtragoon, S. and Kjær, E.D.

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2021-01-28

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9251337594

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This study, prepared within the ambit of The State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources, reviews issues related to the development of indicators for tree genetic diversity. It includes a historical account of the development of science-based indicators for tree genetic diversity that embrace ecological surrogates for genetic diversity, the genealogical approach, genetic monitoring of management units, the use of molecular markers, as well as relevant experience from other organisms and policy processes. It also includes a section on relevant data, data sources, and databases. Finally, the study proposes a set of four operational indicators for monitoring tree genetic diversity. The proposed indicators could support efforts towards sustainable forest management, as well as the development of indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

Towards a Set of Biodiversity Indicators for Canadian Forests
Towards a Set of Biodiversity Indicators for Canadian Forests

Author: Daniel William McKenney

Publisher: Sault Ste. Marie : Canadian Forest Service--Ontario

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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The Canadian Forest Service held a workshop to produce a preliminary list of recommended indicators of forest biodiversity. The workshop featured group discussions on species- and system-based indicators, and presentations on such topics as biodiversity indicators for Canadian forests, background and perspectives on biodiversity in Canadian forests, the issue of saving species versus saving ecosystems, the need for ecosystem vital signs, and forest biodiversity activities in various provinces. This volume contains summaries of the workshop results and the texts of the papers presented.