undergraduate theses: recent submissions
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the use of remote sensing in monitoring blue whale habitat features – a literature review
(2021)quickly changing environmental factors due to climate change are expected to have devastating consequences on blue whale populations. the use of acoustic and satellite remote sensing permits the monitoring of environmental ... -
is habitat management in northwestern ontario meeting the physiological needs of moose in the fall and early winter?
(2021)this thesis explores the question of whether the habitat management guidance provided by the forest management planning manual in ontario is meeting the physiological needs of moose in the fall and early winter. moose ... -
variation of poplar sap flow and its response to meteorological factors
(2021)the purpose of this paper was to analyze the changes of poplar sap flow, to explore the meteorological factors affecting the changes of poplar sap flow and their response laws, so as to provide a theoretical basis for ... -
mitigating the effects of the white satin moth (leucoma salicis) in thunder bay’s urban forest
(2021)the white satin moth, leucoma salicis (l.), has been detected as a pest of urban trees in thunder bay, ontario. surveys were conducted in urban environments following the discovery of this introduced species to determine ... -
exploring physical and mechanical properties of osb and underutilized species to be used in the glulam industry
(2021)glulam lumber is a great building alternative to steel for its strength, aesthetics, and ecofriendly nature. most of the glulam produced in north america is made from spruce, pine, or fir (spf) species due to their ... -
mechanical properties of underutilized species in northwestern ontario
(2021)increasing the utilization of available wood supply is becoming more important in sustaining market demand and developing future opportunities for ontario’s wood products in the growing bioeconomy. the objective of this ... -
alternative uses for waste products from biomass burners
(2021)woody biomass has become an important source of renewable energy throughout the world. a major issue that has risen from the increased use of combustion technology to produce thermal energy is the large amount of waste ... -
recognizing the effects of climate change on honeybees
(2021)honeybees (apis mellifera l.) are an essential pollinating species as they are important in building healthy and resilient ecosystems. honeybees, now found all over the globe, were introduced to north america from europe ... -
the utility of molecular dna markers for monitoring population trends and genetic structure of woodland caribou
(2021)the use of non-invasive genetic sampling techniques is becoming frequent in the field of conservation. an examination of population trends of woodland caribou in canada reveals the potential for fecal dna analysis. various ... -
effect of spacing management on growth and commercial logging of red pine
(2021)to maximize utilization of the forest resource, spacing management always plays an important role in tree planting. it will influence tree height, diameter, mortality, self-pruning, and most importantly, early growth ... -
the impacts unnatural foods have on hibernation and health in american black bears
(2021)as humans encroach more and more into wild spaces, we will continue to see an increase in the negative impacts our lives have on those of the animals we share these spaces with. one of these ways is through our food. in ... -
potassium impact on red pine (pinus resinosa) diameter and height growth
(2021)this thesis explores the relationship between the soil nutrient potassium and its effect on red pine growth. this thesis summarizes existing knowledge on differing soils impact on red pine and the lack of polymorphism. ... -
controlling competing vegetation for forest regeneration
(2021)the timely regeneration of productive forests is vital to maintain timber supply in the forest industry. however, other vegetation can severely hinder forest regenerations. therefore, effective measures to control the ... -
comparative study of forest restoration projects in china and philippines
(2020)this article mainly compares two restoration projects in developing countries, one in china and the other in the philippines. both developing countries are located in asia and have similar population densities, and both ... -
a comparison: forest fires and clear-cut harvesting impacts as disturbances within the boreal forest
(2021)clear-cut harvesting is often said to be an imitation of fires impact on the landscape when discussing how harvesting is thought out or planned. clear-cut harvesting and fires have significantly different impacts on the ... -
differences in density measures between treeazin® injected and non-injected ash wood
(2021)this undergraduate thesis explores an observation made by the city of thunder bay’s urban forestry department staff of treeazin injected green ash tree’s limbs and branches failing shortly after being injected. the ... -
the effect of climate change on mountain pine beetle (dendroctonus ponderosae hopkins) in western canada
(2021)the mountain pine beetle, dendroctonus ponderosae, (mpb) is the largest forest disturbance factor throughout its range in north america. the most recent mpb outbreak began in the 1990s and has resulted in an approximate ... -
a morphological comparison of two canadian populations of the pink striped oakworm (anisota virginiensis drury) (lepidoptera: saturniidae)
(2021)this thesis involves a morphological and physiological comparison of two canadian populations (manitoba and nova scotia), and several usa populations of adult pink-striped oakworm (anisota virginiensis) moths. it was ... -
the effect of block composition on the severity of spruce beetle (dendroctonus rufipennis) damage in northern british columbia
(2021)the spruce beetle (dendroctonus rufipennis) is a natural part of the western north american landscape, feeding on the phloem of trees in the picea genus. the spruce beetle generally feeds on downed trees but can also ... -
acoustic wave propagation testing to determine quality in timber and timber products
(2020)assessing and grading of raw materials in the timber industry is a key factor in the maximization of extracted value. several different approaches are utilized to measure the quality of standing timber and sawn lumber. ...
