Silvicultural Guide to Managing for Black Spruce, Jack Pine and Aspen on Boreal Ecosites in Ontario

Describes silvicultural practices for black spruce, jack pine and aspen on boreal eco-sites.

The Silvicultural Guide to Managing for Black Spruce, Jack Pine and Aspen on Boreal Ecosites in Ontario describes silvicultural practices for black spruce, jack pine and aspen on boreal eco-sites. Also provides current scientific and technological information for resource managers to develop forest prescriptions for these tree species. 

Note: Replaces the following guides referenced in the Forest Operations and Silviculture Manual (Ontario Regulation 167/95 as amended):

• A Silvicultural Guide to the Jack Pine Working Group in Ontario (1986)
• A Silvicultural Guide to the Spruce Working Group (1988)
• A Silviculture Guide to the Poplar Working Group (1989)

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This Guide is presented in three books:

Book 1: Silviculture in Ontario (PDF, 343KB 153 pages)
Book 2: Ecological and Management Interpretations for Northwest Ecosites (PDF, 2.5MB 382 pages)
Book 3: Ecological and Management Interpretations for Northeast Ecosites (PDF 2.5MB 264 pages)

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