Immediate Impacts of Timber Harvesting on Riparian Spruce Forests at White Gull Creek, Saskatchewan

The current project is based on the premise that, while rejuvenation of riparian forests may be desirable, there are special conservation concerns that must be addressed in riparian areas. In the research context, there are two questions that need...

Using Landscape-based Decision Rules to Prioritize Locations for Placement of Fuel Treatments in the Boreal Mixedwood of Western Canada

This study used a rule-based approach to prioritize locations for placement of fuel treatments in the boreal mixedwood forest of western Canada. The burn probability (BP) in and around Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan was mapped using the...

Applying the Concept of Fuel Treatment Spatial Design to the Boreal Mixedwood of Western Canada

Fuel treatments consist of the alteration of flammable vegetation (i.e. fuels) aimed at reducing fire behaviour. Although this fire management practice has been in existence for almost half-century, only recently has a method to calculate fuel...

Non-Timber Forest Products: Challenges and Opportunities

On February 16, 2006, the Nova Forest Alliance held a workshop to discuss possible uses of woodlots other than cutting. The relative benefits of deriving and using non-timber forest products are also discussed. Available in English...

Literature review. Dynamics, structure and composition of Bas-Saint-Laurent forests: fundamental principals in the development of an ecosystem management approach.

This article aims at documenting the dynamics of natural disturbances and the key elements of the forest mosaic in Bas-Saint-Laurent. This information is crucial in the framework of an ecosystem approach. "Ideal" recommendations of silvicultural...