Wood quality of black spruce and balsam fir trees defoliated by spruce budworm: A case study in the boreal forest of Quebec, Canada
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2019.01.032
Abstract: Abstract Spruce budworm (SBW – Choristoneura fumiferana Clem.) is one of the most damaging defoliating insects in the coniferous forests of eastern North America. In Canada, the widely distributed balsam fir (Abies balsamea L. (Mill))… read more here.
Keywords: spruce; wood; black spruce; balsam fir ... See more keywords
Analysing the growth dynamics of mixed stands composed of balsam fir and broadleaved species of various shade tolerances
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2019.04.035
Abstract: Abstract The presence of shade-tolerant trees in the understory of mixed-species stands could produce a state of reverse growth dominance, but the growth dynamics between species has been little studied. Here, an analytical framework that… read more here.
Keywords: mixed stands; growth; growth dynamics; growth dominance ... See more keywords
Evaluating forest restoration strategies after herbivore overbrowsing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118827
Abstract: Abstract The continued degradation of forests due to natural and anthropogenic disturbance has led to loss of ecosystem function, biodiversity change and in extreme cases, the extinction of endemic species. Within degraded landscapes, forests are… read more here.
Keywords: evaluating forest; regeneration; forest restoration; balsam fir ... See more keywords
Improved performance of the eastern spruce budworm on black spruce as warming temperatures disrupt phenological defenses.
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DOI: 10.1111/gcb.15643
Abstract: Phenological shifts, induced by global warming, can lead to mismatch between closely interacting species. The eastern spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana, an important outbreaking insect defoliator in North America, mainly feeds on balsam fir, Abies balsamea,… read more here.
Keywords: spruce; spruce budworm; balsam fir; eastern spruce ... See more keywords
The post-fire shift of temperate white pine-birch forest to boreal balsam fir forest in eastern Canada: climate-fire implications
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DOI: 10.1139/cjb-2023-0036
Abstract: 11Extensive 14C dating and botanical identification of charcoal fragments located in the 12 organic soil surface and buried in the mineral podzolic solum were used to reconstruct the 13 successional pathways of a balsam fir… read more here.
Keywords: balsam fir; white pine; fir forest; fire ... See more keywords
The effects of moose browsing on balsam fir and forest recovery vary with bioclimatic and human use across the island of Newfoundland
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DOI: 10.1139/cjfr-2022-0269
Abstract: Moose present a complex management problem because they generate a mixture of benefits and costs to humans, some of which are caused by browsing of regenerating trees. We developed a Lotka-Volterra model, parameterized by moose… read more here.
Keywords: balsam fir; moose browsing; biomass; model ... See more keywords
Importance of Soil, Stand, and Mycorrhizal Fungi in Abies balsamea Establishment in the Boreal Forest
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DOI: 10.3390/f11080815
Abstract: Research highlights: To understand differences in the establishment of balsam fir regeneration observed in the boreal forest, we examined how soil layer and microorganisms explained differences in growth and mycorrhization in three different stand types.… read more here.
Keywords: importance; balsam fir; soil; growth ... See more keywords
Wind and Snow Loading of Balsam Fir during a Canadian Winter: A Pioneer Study
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DOI: 10.3390/f11101089
Abstract: Widely distributed across Quebec, balsam fir (Abies balsamea (L.) Mill) is highly vulnerable to wind damage. The harsh winter conditions, freezing temperatures, and snow pose an additional risk. It is important to find the mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: wind snow; winter; balsam fir; snow loading ... See more keywords
Seasonal, Monthly, Daily, and Diel Growth, and Water Status Dynamics of Balsam Fir in a Cold and Humid Boreal Environment
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DOI: 10.3390/f14040802
Abstract: Despite new knowledge in recent years, our understanding of the phenology of wood formation for various species growing in different environments remains limited. To enhance our knowledge of the tree growth dynamics of boreal tree… read more here.
Keywords: cold humid; balsam fir; growth; humid boreal ... See more keywords
Effects of Hardwood Content on Balsam Fir Defoliation during the Building Phase of a Spruce Budworm Outbreak
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DOI: 10.3390/f9090530
Abstract: Defoliation by spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana Clem.) on balsam fir (Abies balsamea (L.) Mill.) is more severe in fir than in mixed fir-hardwood stands. Previous studies assumed that defoliation in fir-hardwood stands was reduced in… read more here.
Keywords: hardwood; percent hardwood; defoliation; spruce budworm ... See more keywords