Distribution of Severe Dwarf Mistletoe Damage in West-central Canada

Distribution of Severe Dwarf Mistletoe Damage in West-central Canada
Author: James Peter Brandt
Publisher: Special Report
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1998
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The distribution of lodgepole pine and jack pine stands severely damaged by lodgepole pine dwarf mistletoe, Arceuthobium americanum Nutt. Ex Engelm., is described for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The distribution of affected stands is based on aerial and ground surveys of jack (Pinus banksiana Lamb.) and lodgepole pone (P. contorta Dougl, ex Loud. var latifolia Engelm.) forests conducted between 1984 and 1996. Depending on method of determination, between 455 000 and 585 000 ha of jack pine forests and 80 000 - 85 000 ha of lodgepole pine forests were severely diseased by dwardf mistletoe. These areas account for about 5% of the total area of pine in the study area. Annual losses due to reductions in growth and tree mortality were estimated at 2 347 000 m3. Most diseased jack pine stands occurred in the Boreal Plains ecozone, while diseased lodgepole pine stands occurred approximately equally in both the Boreal Plains and the Montane Cordillera ecozones. The report includes maps and a CD-Rom containing an Arc/Info export-format file of the coverage of pine areas severely damaged by dwarf mistletoe in west-central Canada.

Abrégé Des Publications

Abrégé Des Publications
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2000
Genre: Forests and forestry
ISBN:

Covers all publications issued by the regions, institutes and headquarters of Forestry Canada.

Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in West-central Canada in 1994 and Predictions for 1995

Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in West-central Canada in 1994 and Predictions for 1995
Author: James Peter Brandt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1995
Genre: Forest insects
ISBN:

This document summarizes forest pest conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories and provides predictions of damage levels by major pests for the year. Major pests and abiotic factors affecting forests are discussed, as well as special surveys of young stands, aspen forests, and a forest nursery. Additional noteworthy insects, diseases, and tree damage agents are reported.