Author: Terence Leckie ShorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Characterization of the Jack Pine Forests of Western Canada for Susceptibility to Infestation by the Mountain Pine Beetle
Author: Terence Leckie ShorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Impacts of Climate Change on Mountain Pine Beetle Habitat Connectivity in Western Canada
Author: William G. RielPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In 2007, a multi-year connectivity modelling experiment was initiated to better understand the movement potential of mountain pine beetle (MPB) in Alberta and Saskatchewan pine forests. In the first year, spatial models of highly susceptible pine forest connectivity were developed for Alberta and Saskatchewan. The following year, the study focused solely on Alberta pine forests as our investigation turned to examine the effect that different pine species have on the connectivity model. In the third year (2009-10), the influence of climate on the landscape connectivity in Alberta was explored. To investigate the impacts of possible climate changes, minimum planar graphs were developed for the Alberta pine forests based on a modified stand susceptibility index. It was found that the stand susceptibility index most closely reflected observed MPB spread patterns when there were no climatic limitations in the model. A preliminary verification of the connectivity model was also performed. Using the model to determine expected 2009 MPB locations based on observed 2008 MPB source locations, both visual and statistical comparisons were performed to determine how well the model matched observed MPB spread. Generally, MPB were preferentially selecting closely connected habitat, but some of the direction of spread did not follow expected patterns. Some factor other than habitat connectivity (such as wind direction during MPB flight or topography) was influencing MPB spread: this warrants further exploration.
Mountain Pine Beetle
Author: Fred L. BunnellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This document provides a synthesis of recently completed studies to assess the ecological consequences of forest management after attack by mountain pine beetle or other large-scale disturbances. Studies are assessed for their contributions to gaps in knowledge previously identified in the Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative Working Paper "Evaluating effects of large scale salvage logging for mountain pine beetle on terrestrial and aquatic vertebrates," which was published in 2004. This report focuses on studies developed through the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative, the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program, and the complementary BC Forest Science Program. Relevant information from other jurisdictions is sometimes included to augment those studies. Topics examined are: the impacts of beetle kill and salvage operations on habitat attributes; the impacts of beetle kill and salvage operations on attendant processes, such as snag fall rates, light interception, and snow accumulation; and the wildlife response to large-scale beetle outbreaks and management strategies. For each of these three topics, we provide a summary of: research to date; pertinent findings to date; and gaps in research.
The Mountain Pine Beetle
Author: Pacific Forestry CentrePublisher:
ISBN: 9780662426233
Category : Forest management
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
"This book presents a synthesis of published information on mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins [Coleoptera: Scolytidae]) biology and management with an emphasis on lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta Dougl. ex Loud. var. latifolia Engelm.) forests of western Canada. Intended as a reference for researchers as well as forest managers, the book covers three main subject areas: mountain pine beetle biology, management, and socioeconomic concerns. The chapters on biology cover taxonomy, life history and habits, distribution, insect-host tree interactions, development and survival, epidemiology, and outbreak history. The management section covers management strategy, survey and detection, proactive and preventive management, and decision support tools. The chapters on socioeconomic aspects include an economic examination of management programs and the utilization of post-beetle salvage timber in solid wood, panelboard, pulp and paper products."--Publisher's description.
Information Forestry
Author: Canadian Journal of Forest Research
Author: Ecology and Biogeography of Pinus
Author: David M. RichardsonPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521789103
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
A comprehensive review essential for all involved in the management of natural and planted pine forests.
Below-cost Timber Sales
Author: Ervin G. SchusterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Timber
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Agrindex
Author: Pine Bark Beetles
Author: Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128027444
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Pine Bark Beetles, the latest release in the Advances in Insect Physiology series, provides readers with the latest interdisciplinary reviews on the topic. It is an essential reference source for invertebrate physiologists, neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists, and insect chemists. - Contains important, comprehensive, and in-depth reviews on insect physiology - Provides an essential reference source for invertebrate physiologists and neurobiologists, entomologists, zoologists, and insect biochemists - First published in 1963, this serial is ranked second in the highly competitive ISI category of entomology