Considerable uncertainties remain about magnitude and character, if not general direction
of anthropogenic climate change. Global mean temperature could increase by 1.5–4.5° C or …

Aim An important issue regarding biodiversity concerns its influence on ecosystem
functioning. Experimental work has led to the proposal of mechanisms such as niche …

Western redcedar (Thuja plicata) is an important tree in western North America that
produces high-value wood. The species is common in natural forests, but much less …

In the context of partial harvesting, adequately managing post-harvest light conditions are
essential to obtain a desired composition of tree species regeneration. The objective of this …

The rapid re-establishment of forests following large disturbances is being seen as one
option to increase the contribution of forests to climate change mitigation. The temporary …

Physiological responses of plants to salinity stress requires the coordinated activation of
many genes. A salt-induced gene was isolated from roots of the wild tomato species …

In Canada's boreal forest region, there is increasing demand for practical regeneration
strategies that will recreate mixed stands of white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss) and …

Simple Summary We conducted this study in the boreal forest of Québec, Canada, to
compare insect damage on white spruce (Picea glauca) trees within open-canopy …

In Canada's boreal forest region, mixedwood stands dominated by trembling aspen
(Populus tremuloides Michx.) and white spruce (Picea glauca [Moench] Voss) are prominent …

Planting white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench) Voss) under established aspen (Populus
tremuloides Michx.) stands has substantial potential for regenerating mixedwood …