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

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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