Commercial Thinning of Jack Pine

Commercial Thinning of Jack Pine
Author: Ontario. Northwest Science & Technology
Publisher: Thunder Bay, Ont. : Northwest Science & Technology
Total Pages: 20
Release: 1997
Genre: Forest management
ISBN:

After an introduction on stand thinning objectives and methods, this report gives an overview of the habitat and growth characteristics of jack pine and presents a literature review of jack pine thinning. Research needs regarding thinning operations in Ontario and management considerations for jack pine are also outlined. The report concludes with a case study conducted to demonstrate commercial thinning of jack pine with a single grip harvester. The study was carried out at the Seine River Demonstration Forest in north-west Ontario.

Pre-commercial Thinning in Black Spruce

Pre-commercial Thinning in Black Spruce
Author: Ontario. Northwest Science & Technology
Publisher: Thunder Bay, Ont. : Northwest Science & Technology
Total Pages: 16
Release: 1997
Genre: Black spruce
ISBN:

Begins with a literature review on the habitat, reproduction and establishment, and stand development of black spruce. This is followed by a review of thinning as a silvicultural system, and thinning of black spruce in particular. Concludes with a report of a case study of the growth response of black spruce to various levels of thinning. The study area had been burned by wildfire and is located in the Tyrol Lake Demonstration Forest near Lake Nipigon, Ontario.