Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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    The effects of in-stream woody debris from selective timber harvest on nutrient pools and dynamics within Precambrian Shield streams

    Year: 2017, 2017
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Jamieson, Tyler Jacob Ross, Thesis advisor (ths): Watmough, Shaun, Thesis advisor (ths): Eimers, Catherine, Degree committee member (dgc): Sager, Eric, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Timber harvest can influence the rate of transfer of organic matter from the terrestrial catchment to streams, which may have both direct and indirect effects on in-stream nutrient pools and dynamics. In the interest of developing sustainable forestry practices, the continued study of the effects of forestry on nutrient dynamics in aquatic systems is paramount, particularly in sensitive… more

    The impact of selection harvesting on soil properties and understory vegetation in canopy gaps and skid roads in central Ontario

    Year: 2017, 2017
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Treasure, Theresa T., Thesis advisor (ths): Eimers, Catherine, Thesis advisor (ths): Watmough, Shaun, Degree committee member (dgc): Sager, Eric, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>Tree harvesting alters nutrient cycling and removes nutrients held in biomass, and as a result nutrient availability may be reduced, particularly in naturally oligotrophic ecosystems. Selection harvesting is a silvicultural technique limited to tolerant hardwood forests where individual or small groups of trees are removed creating a "gap" in the forest canopy. In order for… more

    The Agro-Ecological Zoning (AEZ) of Southern Ontario and the Projected Shifts Caused by Climate Change in the Long-term Future

    Year: 2017, 2017
    Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
    Name(s): Creator (cre): Batelaan, Kate, Thesis advisor (ths): Ponce-Hernandez, Raul, Degree committee member (dgc): Eimers, Catherine, Degree committee member (dgc): Sharifi, Mehdi, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Abstract: <p>This thesis proposes an agro-ecological zoning (AEZ) methodology of southern Ontario for the characterization and mapping of agro-ecological zones during the historical term (1981-2010), and their shifts into the long-term (2041-2070) projected climate period. Agro-ecological zones are homogenous areas with a unique combination of climate, soil, and landscape features that are important… more