Biodiversity Publications Catalogue

Plants & Fungi - Conifers

Demonstration of Alternative Silvicultural Systems for Lodgepole Pine

The purpose of this trial is to demonstrate alternative silvicultural and harvesting methods while retaining cover and forage for caribou.

1994; 2pp.; MoF-Cariboo; non-technical; Extension Note; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CARIBOO FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: EN 12 http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/cariboo/research/extnotes/extnot12.htm

Ecology and Silviculture of Interior Spruce in British Columbia

Summarizes and interprets information about the ecology and silviculture of interior spruce. Written primarily for silviculturists, but should also be useful to researchers, land managers, students, and others with an interest in spruce biology or ecology.

D. Coates et al.; 1994; 182 pp.; MoF, Research Program; technical; FRDA Research Report 220; $12.80; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7610000122

Genes, Trees and Forests

Explains the importance of genetic variation in forest trees and the steps that the Ministry of Forests is taking to identify and maintain this variation.

R. Parish, D. Lester; 1993; 6 pp.; MoF, Research Program; non-technical; $1.00; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7610000370 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/bro/bro09.htm

Proceedings of the Cedar Symposium: Growing Western Red Cedar and Yellow-cypress on the Queen Charlotte Islands/Haida Gwaii

Discusses economic, ecological, and cultural issues associated with the successful regeneration and management of cedar and cypress.

G. Wiggins, ed.; 1999; 144 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-4041-6; MoF; technical; $18.14; confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE 7610001673 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Mr/Mr094.htm

Silviculture of Temperate and Boreal Broadleaf-Conifer Mixtures

Presents 14 papers and summarizes six posters delivered by participants of a workshop (held February 28–March 1, 1995) that reviewed the current knowledge of the silviculture of temperate and boreal broadleaf-conifer mixtures and the consequences of growing mixed stands.

P.G. Comeau, K.D. Thomas; 1996; 163 pp.; MoF, Research Program; technical; Land Management Handbook 36; $18.25; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 080-966 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh36.htm

A Summary of Western Yew Biology with Recommendations for its Management in British Columbia

Summarizes the results of ecological and genetic studies of western yew in the province plus data obtained from a literature review. Also provides management recommendations based on this information.

E. Campbell, A. Nicholson; 1995; 42 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-2361-9; MoF, Research Program; technical; Land Management Handbook 32; $5.65; confirm price; 21.5x28cm; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 070-812 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh32.htm

A Survey of the Protected Status of Conifers in British Columbia: In situ Gene Conservation

Documents the protected status of 23 conifer tree species in current in situ land reserves in the province. Also outlines the rationale and approach for determining the level of protection needed for in situ gene conservation.

D. Lester, A.D. Yanchuk; 1996; 34 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-2618-9; MoF, Research Program; technical; Research Report 04; $5.00; confirm price; 14x21.5 cm; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 025-723 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Rr/Rr04.htm