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NESI Field Guides
Field Guide to Forest Ecosystems of Northeastern Ontario ($39.95)
K.C. Taylor, R. W. Arnup, B.G. Merchant, W.J. Parton and J. Nieppola (FG-001)
(Available for purchase through the Forest Ecosystem Science Co-operative and Lakehead University Bookstore. Click the link to find out how to order.)
This field guide contains keys and supporting information that assist managers in classifying mature forest ecosystems in northeastern Ontario to one of 29 ecosites, 28 vegetation types and 23 soil types. The classification provides an ecological framework for management decision making.
Local Volume Tables for Boreal Tree Species in Northeastern Ontario
N.L. Maurer (FG-002)
This guide presents information on the expected volume of individual trees based on height, diameter and age of trees sampled in northeastern Ontario.
Field Guide to Forest Plants of Northeastern Ontario ($24.95)
N.L. Maurer (FG-004)
This field guide to forest plants commonly found in northeastern Ontario documents the physical appearance, biology and site relationships.
Book Version
Field Guide to Autecology of Selected Crop Trees and Competitor Species in Northeastern Ontario ($29.95)
R.W. Arnup, B.J. Dowsley, L.J Buse and F.W. Bell (FG-005)
This manual contains information on the biology (ecology) of seven commercially important tree species and 44 plant species that may compete with these crop tree species in northeastern Ontario.
Binder Version
Field Guide to Autecology of Selected Crop Trees and Competitor Species in Northeastern Ontario ($29.95)
R.W. Arnup, B.J. Dowsley, L.J Buse and F.W. Bell (FG-005)
This manual contains information on the biology (ecology) seven commercially important tree species, and on 44 plant species that may compete with these crop tree species in northeastern Ontario.
The Beaver Handbook: A Guide To Understanding and Coping With Beaver Activity ($19.95)
R.G. D'Eon, R. Lapointe, N. Bosnick, J.C. Davies, B. MacLean, W.R. Watt and R.G. Wilson (FG-006)
This handbook contains information on the ecology of beavers and techniques for managing problems related to beaver activity.
Instream Sediment Control Techniques Field Implementation Manual ($19.95)
Trow Consulting Engineers Ltd (FG-007)
This manual outlines field implementation techniques for sediment control during in-stream operations.
NESI Information Reports
Large River Information Needs Study For Northeastern Ontario
J. Seyler, C. Hendry and W. Fiset (IR-005)
This report documents the collection and assessment of science needs pertaining to the management of large rivers in northeastern Ontario.
Field Supplement to the Habitat Suitability Matrix for Northeastern Ontario
R. G. D’Eon and W. R. Watt (IR-007)
This document presents preliminary relationships between forest-dependent wildlife species and an existing ecological classification of forested sites in northeastern Ontario.
A Bibliography of Literature on Large River Ecosystems in the Moose River Basin
W. Fiset, C. Hendry and J. Seyler (IR-008)
This report documents the published literature related to studies conducted within large rivers and associated waters of the Moose River Basin, Ontario.
Ontario's 1994 Experimental Airboat Duck Banding Project
J.C. Davies, C. Brust, and Carl Ferguson (IR-019)
This report documents the experimental use of an airboat in the operational capture and banding of waterfowl in Ontario, Canada.
Biology of Selected Riverine Fish Species in the Moose River Basin
J. Seyler (IR-024)
This report summarizes information about the distribution and ecology of selected river dwelling fish species in the Moose River Basin, Ontario Canada
Investigations of Fish Communities and Habitat in the Abitibi Canyon Generating Station Tailwater
C. Hendry and C. Chang (IR-026)
This document reports the findings of two fisheries related investigations of the
Habitat and fish community composition immediately downstream of the Abitibi Canyon Generating Station (GS) under different discharge conditions.
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Status and Trends Report: Hudson Plains Ecozone portion of the Far North Planning Area
S.P. McGovern and M. Vukelich (IR-029)
The primary purpose of this report is to examine status and trends occurring within the rivers/streams and lakes in the Far North Planning Region through a synthesis of the fisheries and aquatics information that is available from the Far North area.
NESI Technical Manuals
Manual of Data Collection Standards for Tree Measurement
Neil Maurer (TM-003)
This manual details data collection standards for use by those who design, measure, manage or analyse forestry field trials. It was originally designed for application in family tests and stock type trials in Northeastern Ontario.
Costing a Prescribed Burn: An Illustrative Example Using the Fire Management Prescribed Burn Costing Form
D. Manol, C. Kingsburgh and J. Duncan (TM-007)
This publication illustrates the use of a Prescribed Burn Costing Form to provide cost estimates and to record actual costs for prescribed burn projects in Ontario.
Moose Aerial Observation Manual
C. Oswald (TM-008)
This manual provides direction and operational guidance on the conduct of aerial moose surveys in Ontario.
Wildlife Monitoring and Inventory Techniques for Ontario
Karl Konze and Margaret McLaren (TM-009)
This manual documents the wildlife population monitoring protocols used in Ontario and provides a brief assessment of their strengths and weaknesses
River Information Management System (RIMS)
An Arcview Software Application on CD-Rom with User’s Manual
L. Moore and C. Chang (TM-010)
This manual provides guidance on the installation and use of RIMS, a geographic information system based multimedia computer application created to help people effectively manage physical, biological and chemical information about rivers.
Ontario Flow Assessment Techniques (OFAT) - Version 1.0
C. Chang, F. Ashenhurst, S. Damaia and W. Mann (TM-011)
This publication outlines the OFAT tool which is a user-friendly, interactive Geographic Information System (GIS)-based software that automatically estimates flow information for watersheds in Ontario.
NESI Technical Notes
Applying the Edge:Area Ratio to Habitat Management
W. Robert Watt and W. John Parton (TN-001)
This publication examines how edge:area ratios can be used by land managers to assess individual harvest blocks and habitat patches to determine their appropriateness with respect to wildlife and conservation objectives.
Roadside Slash Pile Burning in Northeastern Ontario
A.B. Luke, D.J. Scarlett and D.J. Archibald (TN-002)
This publication provides guidance to forest managers on the use of burning as a tool to dispose of roadside slash piles in NortheasternOntario.
Sheep as a Vegetation Management Tool in Northern Ontario
Sue Pickering and Bruce Richard (TN-003)
This technical note describes the site assessment, planning and operational phases of using sheep in forest vegetation management, using experiments in Northern Ontario as a model.
Jack Pine Density Management Diagram for Boreal Ontario
D.J. Archibald and C. Bowling (TN-005)
This note describes the basic concepts behind Density Management Diagrams (DMDs), and presents the first approximation of a jack pine DMD developed in large part from northern Ontario data.
Effects of Stand Density (Spacing) on Wood Quality
A. Willcocks and W. Bell (TN-007)
This publication examines the relationships between stand density and wood quality and provides guidance to forest managers on planting densities and spacing regimes.
How Initial Forest Plantation Density Affects Future Stand Growth
A. Willcocks and W. Bell (TN-008)
This note examines the relationship between planting density and stand growth and provides guidance on future possible patterns.
Early Summer Prescribed Fire in Northern Ontario
D.J. Archibald, A.B. Luke and W.C. Coneybeare (TN-010)
This document reviews the factors that influence the risk of fire escape in early summer prescribed fires in Northern Ontario and provides guidance on the potential expansion of the burning season.
Cone Scattering for Jack Pine Regeneration in Northeastern Ontario
C. Boisvenue, R.W. Arnup and D.J. Archibald (TN-011)
This publication examines the potential use of cone scattering for jack pine regeneration on sites in northeastern Ontario.
Using Benefit-Cost Analysis To Evaluate Forest Management Strategies
Jeremy Williams (TN-012)
This technical note provides forest resource managers with an introduction to benefit-cost analysis and its potential use in forest management.
CSP Culvert Installation at Water Crossings on Forest Access Roads ($7.95)
R.G. Wilson (TN-013)
This technical note provides guidance on the installation of round galvanized culverts at water crossings on forest access gravel roads in summer condition.
An Approach to Pre-Harvest Silvicultural Prescriptions in Boreal Ontario
P. K. Bidwell, B. Turner, D.J. Archibald & N. Maurer (TN-014)
In this technical note, the rationale and benefits of doing Pre-Harvest Silvicultural Prescriptions (PHSPs) are presented in a step–by–step approach for developing a comprehensive, site-specific reforestation plan.
Predicting Wetland Score: Is It Wet, Is It Significant
J.C. Davies, S. Chisholm, G.Mulamoottil, J. Parton, and D. Capatos (TN-015)
This report provides guidance on the use of regression models for pre-screening wetlands in southern and northern Ontario in advance of implementing full wetland evaluations.
Managing for Snags in the Boreal Forests of Northeastern Ontario
W. Robert Watt and M. Carolina Caceres (TN-016)
This guide provides information to forest managers that will assist them in managing for the continued availability of dead and dying trees used by wildlife in the boreal forests of Ontario.
Nuisance Black Bears and What to do With Them
L.J. Landriault, M.E. Obbard and W.J. Rettie (TN-017e)
This note provides information on black bear ecology and behavior and provides guidance for provincial and local police forces, bear control agents, and municipalities in planning for and dealing with black bears that have become a nuisance to the public.
Using Natural Channel Designs to Mitigate the Impacts of Hydro Drawdown on Spawning Walleye in NortheasternOntario
Scott Finucan (TN-019)
This publication documents the use of natural channel design concepts to improve walleye access to their traditional spawning areas at the outlet of Stetham Creek in northeastern Ontario.
Standard Forest Units for Northeastern Ontario Boreal Forests
J. Parton, S. Vasiliauskas, G. Lucking & W.R. Watt (TN-021)
This technical note describes the diversity of forest cover types and conditions within Northeastern Ontario using “forest units” to describe the forested landbase.
Commercial Thinning Specifications and Exceptions Monitoring Protocol for Jack Pine, White Spruce and Black Spruce in Ontario’s Boreal Forest
G.J. Kayahara, L.M. McKinnon and R.G. White (TN-022)
This technical note provides guidance on the use of commercial thinning in conjunction with planting and/or pre-commercial thinning as a stand tending practice to reduce the number of trees in a stand to a density that will produce high quality sawlogs and reach a technical rotation age sooner (grow a big tree faster) thus potentially mitigating future wood supply shortfalls.
NESI TECHNICAL REPORTS
Effects of Removal of the Paperpot Container on Growth and Development of Black Spruce Seedlings on a Drained Peatland Clearcut in Northeastern Ontario
E. Sundström (TR-001)
This report documents the effects of removing the paper pot container prior to planting on seedling growth and root development for black spruce planted on drained peatlands in northeastern Ontario.
Five-Year Growth Response in Drained and Fertilized Black Spruce Peatlands. Vol. 1 Permanent Growth
Plot Analysis
E. Sundström (TR-002)
This report documents the 5-year growth response of black spruce trees in permanent sample plots subjected to experimental drainage and fertilization in northeastern Ontario.
Five-Year Growth Response in Drained and Fertilized Black Spruce Peatlands. Vol. 2 Stem Analysis
E. Sundström and J.K. Jeglum (TR-003)
This report examines the annual growth response of peatland black spruce trees for five years following experimental drainage in northeastern Ontario.
Permanent Sample Plots in Growth & Yield Model Development
Vanguard Forest Management Services Ltd. (TR-004)
This manual reviews the state of knowledge surrounding the use of permanent sample plots in growth and yield model development.
Development of a Forest Ecosystem Classification for Northeastern Ontario. Vol. 1 Needs Analysis
R. W. Arnup (TR-005)
This publication details the collection and synthesis of management needs that influenced the development an integrated forest ecosystem classification system for Northeastern Ontario.
Development of a Forest Ecosystem Classification for Northeastern Ontario Vol. 2
Macroclimatic Zones
R. W. Arnup and T. McCarthy, RPF (TR-006)
This report documents the spatial variability of climate across northeastern Ontario and the development of climate zones used to guide sampling during the development of a regional forest ecosystem classification.
Development of a Forest Ecosystem Classification for Northeastern Ontario Vol. 3
The Forest Site Classification
J. Nieppola, B. Merchant, R. W. Arnup and T. McCarthy, RPF (TR-007)
This report documents the detailed analysis of vegetation and soils that resulted in the development of a forest site classification for northeastern Ontario.
The Management of Black Spruce Advance Growth in Northeastern Ontario
D.J. Archibald and R.W. Arnup (TR-008)
This paper reviews background information and provides guidance on the application of harvest methods to protect advanced growth of black spruce in northeastern Ontario.
Successional Trends by Site Type In NortheasternOntario
B. A. Chambers (TR-009)
This report documents the development of preliminary successional trends for forest sites in northeastern Ontario based on analysis of existing data, synthesis of published literature, and the application of expert knowledge and opinion.
Evaluation of the Denis-Cimaf TRH-150 Brush Cutter
D. R. Smith and R. W. Arnup (TR-011)
This report documents the results of a field test of the TRH-150 Brush Cutter to effectively manage competing vegetation on a rich mixedwood cutover site in northeastern Ontario.
Vegetation Survey of the TRH-150 Brush Cutter Trial Area One Year after Treatment
R. W. Arnup (TR-012)
This document reports on an assessment of vegetation abundance and composition one year after the experimental use of the TRH-150 Brush Cutter to control vegetation on a rich mixedwood site in northeastern Ontario.
The Effects of Organic and Inorganic Mulches of Black Spruce Seedlings in Seed Orchards
Terry Schwan (TR-013)
This report documents the results of experimental applications of different mulches on first year survivial and growth of black spruce seedlings in a seed orchard in northeastern Ontario.
Planting Depth and its Influence on Survival and Growth
T. Schwan (TR-017)
This document reviews pertinent scientific literature related to the effects of planting depth on North American conifers and on white spruce, black spruce, and jack pine in particular.
Test of Two Methods of the Estimation of Moose Calf Harvest
Patty Hogg, J. Chris Davies, John Parton, Peter Davis and Gord Eason (TR-019)
This report compares the use of district mail surveys versus data collected from jaw returns to estimate total moose calf harvest near Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
Integration of Resource Inventories for Evaluation of Moose Habitat
B. Adamson and A. Harris (TR-020)
This documents examines an approach to identify moose habitat potential using predicted ecological site types for use in forest management planning.
Predicting Moose Population Size Using Harvest Survey Information
P. Hogg, J. C. Davies, J. Parton, M. Vukelich, R. Fournier and A. Fiset (TR-021)
This paper compares estimates of herd size derived from district mail surveys with estimates from aerial moose surveys and discusses implications for extended intervals between aerial surveys.
Short Term Effects of Hydroblasting and Increased Stream Flow on the Benthic Macroinvertebrate - Community of the Lauzon River
Wayne Fiset (TR-022)
This case study examines the short term effects of the use of hydroblasting and increased flow on benthic macroinvertebrates to provide an effective method in removing clay from a river bottom.
Taxonomic List of Aquatic Invertebrates Collected in the Moose River Basis
Wayne Fiset (TR-023)
This report lists over 600 taxa of aquatic invertebrates that have been collected within the Moose River Basin.
A Review of Aquatic Invertebrate Studies Conducted in the Moose River Basin
Wayne Fiset (TR-024)
This review assesses 43 studies which collected aquatic invertebrates in various aquatic ecosystems within the Moose River Basin from 1967 to 1993. Implications for water quality, cumulative impact assessment and future program needs are discussed.
Wetlands Evaluation in Ontario: Models for Predicting Wetland Score
S. Chisholm, J.C. Davies, G. Mulamoottil and D. Capatos (TR-025)
This report documents the detailed analysis and development of predictive models of wetland score to be used in pre-screening wetlands for full evaluation under Ontario’s Wetland Evaluation program.
Using Chemicals to Control Root Growth in Container Stock: A Literature Review
Faye Johnson (TR-026)
This report documents a review of pertinent literature on the use of chemical growth inhibitors to control root form in container stock.
The Eastern Habitat Joint Venture (EHJV) Hilliardton Wetland Creation Pre-Project Inventory
J. G. Davies, B. Warner, P. Adams, H. Wilson and P. Davis (TR-027)
This report documents pre-construction conditions including on-site vegetation and bird communities at Hilliardton, Ontario prior to the construction of artificial wetlands designed to augment brood rearing habitat for waterfowl.
Aspen Management Literature Review
Smith, Miller and Associates Ltd. (TR-028)
This report documents a review of pertinent literature on the management of aspen in the Great Clay Belt Region of northeastern Ontario.
Small Mammal Habitat Associations in the Lake Abitibi Model Forest of Northeastern Ontario
J.D. Boos and W.R. Watt (TR-030)
This report documents the results of a three year study examining the habitat use of small mammals within mature forests in the Clay Belt region of Ontario.
Mattagami River Lake Sturgeon Entrainment: Little Long Generating Station Facilities
J. Seyler. J. Evers, S. McKinley, R.R. Evans, G. Prevost, R. Carson and D. Phoenix (TR-031)
This report summarizes the recommendations of a multi-disciplinary working committee formed to develop and evaluate practical solutions to the Adam Creek lake sturgeon entrainment problem.
An Analysis of the Burt Lake Permanent Sample Plots Second Measurements
W. Lewis (TR-032)
This report details how species composition, diameter distribution and stand summary data (height, diameter, merchantable and total volume) has changed over a five year re-measurement period on XX plots near Burt Lake Ontario..
Adult Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) Habitat Use, Groundhog River, 1996
J. Seyler (TR-035)
This report documents a field study undertaken on the Groundhog River in 1996 designed to establish seasonal habitat use relationships for adult lake sturgeon
The Effects and Management of Forestry-related Soil Disturbance, with Reference to Implications for the Clay Belt: A Literature Review
R. Arnup (TR-037)
This report synthesizes existing knowledge on types of soil disturbance in order to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of management practices to minimize soil disturbances in the Clay Belt, including the selection of appropriate forestry equipment.
Potential Impacts of Hydroelectric Development on Aquatic Environments: A Selected Annotated Bibliography with Emphasis on the Moose River Basin (PDF File)
Karen Stokes, Steve McGovern and Wayne Fiset (TR-039)
This annotated bibliography was compiled as a reference tool to assist aquatic resource managers involved with hydroelectric development issues in the Moose River Basin of Ontario.
Potential Impacts of Hydroelectric Development on Aquatic Environments: A Selected Annotated Bibliography with Emphasis on the Moose River Basin
(includes searchable bibliographic database on CD for Windows 95, 98 or NT) ($29.99)
Karen Stokes, Steve McGovern and Wayne Fiset (TR-039cd)
This annotated bibliography was compiled as a reference tool to assist aquatic resource managers involved with hydroelectric development issues.
Landscape Analysis for Forest Management Planning in Boreal Northeastern Ontario
Simon Bridge, W. Robert Watt, Greg Lucking, and Brian Naylor (TR-040)
This publication provides guidance to forest managers working in the boreal forest of northeastern Ontario in conducting the spatial analysis of forest landscape diversity required under the Forest Management Planning Manual (FMPM) (OMNR 1996).
Testing Sheep Grazing as a Vegetation Management Tool in Northeastern Ontario
Stan Vasiliauskas and Alison Luke (TR-041)
This publication examines the use of sheep as an alternative method of controlling competing vegetation in conifer plantations in northeastern Ontario.
Walleye Rotational Fishing Experimental Management Project: Summary and Analysis of Data Collected from 1989 to 1998
Jim Kristmanson and Kim Armstrong (TR-042)
This report documents the experimental application of rotational fishing in 8 small interior lakes near Gogama Ontario and presents information on angler effort and fish population abundance.
Spatial and Temporal Variations in the Fire Cycle Across Ontario
S.R.J. Bridge (TR-043)
This document provides forest managers with estimates of fire cycles across Ontario, both for individual management units, and for larger regional landscapes.
Biological Framework for Commercial Thinning Even-Aged Single-Species Stands of Jack Pine, White Spruce, and Black Spruce in Ontario
L.M. McKinnon, G.J. Kayahara and R.G. White (TR-046)
This publication examines commercial thinning studies available for even-aged pure or nearly pure (ca. =70% basal area) stands of jack pine, white spruce, and black spruce in context of the theoretical framework for thinning in Ontario.
NESI Workshop Proceedings
Prescribed Burn Workshop
Compiled by Wally Bidwell and Robert Burke (1994) (WP-001)
This document summarizes proceedings of a prescribed burn workshop held in Timmins Ontario in October 1992.
Black Spruce Seeding Workshop
Compiled by Céline Boisvenue (1994) (WP-002)
This document summarizes proceedings on a black spruce seeding workshop held in Cochrane Ontario in January 1994.
Proceedings for the Ecological and Management of White Birch Workshop
Han Chen, Alison Luke and Wally Bidwell (WP-003)
This document summarizes proceedings of a workshop on the ecology, and management of white birch, held in Wawa,Ontario in September 1999.
Northeastern Ontario Ecosite Crosswalk Exercise
R. Lalonde, M. Wester, P. Uhlig and E. Banton (WP-004)
This document summarizes a crosswalk exercise that helps users bring existing information and management tools, built on old ecosite definitions, into the new provincial ELC framework.
