Conference / Workshop Proceedings

Implications of Intensive Silviculture and Hardwood Dynamics on Forest Management
Jan. 28, 2010
Fredericton, N.B.

Presented by: Sustainable Forest Management Network, Fundy Model Forest and J.D. Irving, Limited, in conjunction with University of New Brunswick, Fredericton and Université de Moncton

This Workshop presented results of 10 graduate student projects at University of New Brunswick and Université de Moncton, in partnership with the above Workshop sponsors, addressing dynamics of mixedwood stands and relationship of stand composition and structure to habitat in silviculturally treated stands (plantations and pre-commercially thinned stands). This large project took place in two study areas about 300 km apart, in northern NB (Black Brook District) and southern NB (Fundy Model Forest). The Black Brook District is among the most intensively managed landscapes in Canada, and silviculture since 1957 provides a wealth of sites for study. Fundy Model Forest is a 400,000ha mix of ownerships (Crown, large industrial, private woodlots, and Fundy National Park) and forest types in southern N.B, which is less intensively managed than the Black Brook District. Both areas contain a mix of softwood and shade-tolerant hardwood forests.

Agenda

Bryophytes and herbaceous species in plantations and pre-commercially thinned stands
Amy Witkowski, Kate Frego, Kerienne LaFrance and Mark Roberts
Presented by Kate Frego

Triad zoning scenarios of intensive silviculture and reserve allocation on Crown License 1
Chris Ward, Tom Beckley, Thom Erdle and Dave MacLean
Presented by Chris Ward

Abundance, age, body mass & spatial repartition of American marten in an industrial forest in northern NB
Pascale Forget and Claude Samson
Presentd by Claude Samson

Dynamics of mixedwood stands, as influenced by natural disturbance and succession
Luke Amos-Binks, Dave MacLean, Bob Wagner and Jeremy Wilson
Presented by Luke Amos-Binks

Effects of spruce budworm on stand dynamics of balsam fir and red spruce mixedwoods
Amanda Colford-Gilks, Dave MacLean, John Kershaw, and Martin Béland
Presented by Amanda Colford-Gilks

Incorporation of research results into forest management: research to empower the manager
Gaetan Pelletier and Greg Adams
Presented by Gaetan Pelletier

*Videos of several of the presentations are available in the video section of our website.

Tough Times, New Ideas
Feb. 9, 2009
Fredericton, N.B.

Presented by: Fundy Model Forest, Canadian Institute for Forest Policy and Communications, New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners

This workshop brought together representatives from all links of the supply chain in the private woodlot sector to identify issues and brainstorm solutions.

Summary of Discussions
 
Forest Biomass Feedstock Workshop
Feb. 24, 2009
Fredericton, N.B.

Presented by: Fundy Model Forest

The potential of forest biomass as a source of renewable energy has resulted in increased demand for this material which can include tops and branches of trees left after timber harvests, poor quality trees, trees removed during land clearing operations, and wood residues produced by sawmills.

This workshop provided information, described tools to predict the availability of sustainable supplies of biomass feedstock and identified gaps in knowledge that need to be investigated.

The presentations given by the six speakers are available here in video format in the resources section of this website. The presentations are also available on the DVD, “Forest Biomass Workshop”, by request from the Fundy Model Forest by emailing info@fundymodelforest.net or by filling out the order form on this site.

 Agenda

Management implications of forest dynamics, succession, and habitat relationships under differing levels of silviculture in New Brunswick mixedwood forests - Power Points
Sept. 9, 2008
Fredericton, NB

Presented by: Fundy Model Forest in conjunction with Canadian Institute of Forestry, 100th anniversary

The presentations listed here reflect the progress as of Sept. 2008 of these studies which formed one of the extensive silviculture research programs undertaken in New Brunswick.

Abstracts, speaker contact information and workshop agenda

Management implications of forest dynamics, succession, and habitat relationships under differing levels of silviculture in New Brunswick mixedwood forests  Dr. David MacLean, University of New Brunswick

Effects of pre-commercial thinning on the abundance of the herbaceous layer - Keri LaFance, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

The response of forest floor byrophytes to pre-commercial thinning in the Acadian forest - Amy Witkowski, University of New Brunswick, Saint John

Small mammal response to pre-commercial thinning over a 20 year period - Julie Henderson, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Response of forest birds to partial harvesting - Jean-François Poulin, Université de Moncton

The survival, fecundity, and movement of the northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) in a managed landscape -Matthew Smith, University of New Brunswick

Dynamics of Mixedwood Stands in the Blackbrook District -Luke Amos-Binks, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Design and implementation of bio-energy strategies into forest management scenarios for Crown land in NB - Jean- François Carle, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Effects of Forest Zoning Scenarios on Timber and Non-Timber Values - Chris Ward, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Incorporation of Research Results into Forest Management Research to Empower the Manager Gaetan Pelletier, J.D. Irving, Limited

Valuation of Ecological Goods and Services Workshop
Feb. 2007
Amherst, N.S.

Presented by: Canadian Model Forest Network and Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners and co-hosted by Fundy Model Forest and Nova Forest Alliance

This CD contains the speaker's Power Point presentations.Topics include how a value can be determined for ecological goods and services provided by woodlots, a payment system in place in Costa Rica, and a pilot project underway in PEI.

The workshop was the first in a series presented across Canada by the Canadian Model Forest Network, through the Private Woodlot Strategic Initiative, and the Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners. Fundy Model Forest and Nova Forest Alliance co-hosted the Maritime event. (Available in English only.) Copies are available on request from the Fundy Model Forest by filling out this order form.

Update: The complete series of workshops has been summarized in “Valuing Ecological Goods & Services from the Forest: Overview and Results of Five Regional Workshops.” This document is available on the Canadian Model Forest Network webiste: www.modelforest.net or a print copy is available on request from Fundy Model Forest by filling out this order form.

Forest Management Planning in the Face of Climate Change:  Impact and Adaptation in the Acadian Forest
May 6-7, 2007
Fredericton, N.B.

This two-day workshop has been summarized in the following documents: The first is a two-page overview that summarizes the knowledge gaps and required actions identified during the first day of the workshop.  The other is a compilation of the discussions of the second facilitated workshop during which researchers and industry leaders attempted to set the direction for research addressing climate change in the Acadian forest.

Summary of Workshop Overview

Forest Management Planning in the Face of Climate Change-Summary_2