Key message A better transfer to managers of studies examining the functional role of tree
species diversity would be achieved by explicitly addressing two missing links: the effect of …

The effects of competition and climate on the growth of black spruce (Picea mariana (Mill.)
BSP.) were examined using long term measurement data collected across the western …

Drought stress associated with warm temperatures is causing increased mortality and
reduced growth of trees in drier portions of the boreal forests of western Canada with both …

Accurate monitoring of genetic diversity levels of seedlots and mating patterns of parents
from seed orchards are crucial to ensure that tree breeding programs are long-lasting and …

Mixedwood stands, dominated by trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) and white
spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss), are an important fibre source in Canada's boreal …

A few studies in young mixedwood stands demonstrate that precommercial thinning of
aspen at early ages can improve the growth of spruce and increase stand resilience to …

In the past two decades, forest management has undergone major paradigm shifts that are
challenging the current forest modelling architecture. New silvicultural systems, guidelines …

Mixedwood stands containing aspens (Populus tremuloides or P. grandidentata) often
convert to hardwood-dominated stands after harvesting due to the rapid regeneration of …

Tree improvement is considered an effective method to address the shrinking forest land-
base in Alberta, Canada. It is also of great necessity to quantify the potential harvest from …

Unimodal response of tree species richness to increases in aboveground productivity is
evident in grasslands but to a lesser extent in forests, where confounding factors (eg, abiotic …