Northwestern Ontario Forest Ecosystem Interpretations
Northwestern Ontario Forest Ecosystem Interpretations

Author: G. D. Racey

Publisher: Thunder Bay : Northwestern Ontario Forest Technology Development Unit, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 150

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Guide to assist in the application of the Northwestern Ontario forest ecosystem classification to forest management in northwestern Ontario. Interpretations relate vegetation, soil, site, and climatic factors to limitations or opportunities for forest management. The guide introduces the concept of forest ecosystem interpretations; presents the concept as a method of applying the classification to site-specific management through a set of generalized treatment units that may be further adapted to accommodate local variations in site or climate; describes some basic silvicultural interpretations, followed by interpretations for wildlife; and deals with incorporation of the system into operational forestry surveys.

Assessing the Representativeness of Forest Ecosystem and Growth and Yield Plots in Ontario
Assessing the Representativeness of Forest Ecosystem and Growth and Yield Plots in Ontario

Author: Daniel William McKenney

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

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 36

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Representativeness is often identified as a criterion for ecological studies and assessments of parks and reserve networks. In this report, an assessment was made of the environmental representativeness of forest plot data from a number of Forest Ecosystem Classification and Growth and Yield surveys in Ontario. The researchers examined the frequency distribution of the survey plots in terms of selected climatic, soil, and topographic gradients. In addition, they evaluated the distributions of plots against site regions and new climatic classifications (or regionalisations) that were generated for the province. Undersurveyed climatic domains were identified and recommendations are included regarding the design and location of future Forest Ecosystem Classification and Growth and Yield survey plots.

Photo Interpretations of the NWO FEC Vegetation and Soil Types for the Aulneau Peninsula, Northwestern Ontario
Photo Interpretations of the NWO FEC Vegetation and Soil Types for the Aulneau Peninsula, Northwestern Ontario

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Published: 1989

Total Pages: 15

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The Northwestern Ontario Forest Ecosystem Classification (NWO FEC) provdes a framework that forest managers can use for classifying forest soils and vegetation (S-Types and V-Types) and for land management applications. For many forest management uses, NWO FEC V- or S-type information must be mapped at a scale compatible with data collection by ground survey. However, ground surveys are typically costly or difficult, and a photointerpretation procedure for typing soils or vegetation would be useful. This study was undertaken to develop a reliable methodology for interpreting NWO FEC S- and V- types using aerial photos. The study area was the Aulneau Peninsula along the Lake of the Woods, and study methods included a review of existing information, a field reconnaissance, and development of photinterpretation keys. This report presents the study results and the interpretation procedure developed. photos together with other available information. The study area was the Aulneau Peninsula along Lake of the Woods and the study approach included a review of existing information, a field reconnassance, and preparation of photointerpretation keys. This report presents the study results and the interpretation methodology developed.

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.

Directory of Ecological Land Classification Plot Data in Northwestern Region
Directory of Ecological Land Classification Plot Data in Northwestern Region

Author: Allan G. Harris

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

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 146

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The goal of the Ontario Ecological Land Classification Program is to establish a comprehensive and consistent province-wide approach for ecosystem description, inventory, and interpretation. The Ontario Ecological Data Repository was established to ensure that the Program's classification data is secure, consistent, and accessible. Data described in this report are contained within the Repository and were used to construct the Northwest Ontario Forest Ecosystem Classification. The data are also being used to construct a wetland ecosystem classification for northwestern Ontario. The report includes both forest and wetland ecosystem plot data including site name and latitude/longitude, soil type, vegetation type, data set, and whether certain types of data are available.