Soil mounding as a restoration approach of seismic lines in boreal peatlands: implications on microtopography
Seismic lines—narrow and straight corridors from which overstory has been removed to
allow access for oil and gas exploration—are a major human footprint in the boreal forest of …
allow access for oil and gas exploration—are a major human footprint in the boreal forest of …
Vegetation recovery and edge effects of low impact seismic lines over eight-year period in boreal uplands of northern Alberta
A Dabros, KL Higgins - Forest Ecology and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
As of the mid-1990 s, low impact seismic (LIS) line construction (< 3 m wide) became
common practice in western Canada and replaced construction of wider (5–10 m) …
common practice in western Canada and replaced construction of wider (5–10 m) …
Do linear clearings in boreal peatlands recover? Comparing taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional plant diversity
Land-use changes and anthropogenic disturbances are major threats to biodiversity,
affecting ecosystem function and recovery. In boreal Alberta, Canada, petroleum …
affecting ecosystem function and recovery. In boreal Alberta, Canada, petroleum …
Shrubification along pipeline corridors in permafrost regions
Pipeline corridors have been rapidly increasing in length and density because of the ever
growing demand for crude oil and natural gas resources in hydrocarbon-rich permafrost …
growing demand for crude oil and natural gas resources in hydrocarbon-rich permafrost …
[HTML][HTML] Plant functional trait approach to assess the persistence of seismic line footprint in boreal peatlands of Alberta, Canada
Abstract The Canadian province of Alberta is densely dissected by seismic lines-linear
disturbances used for oil and gas exploration. Natural recovery of seismic lines to pre …
disturbances used for oil and gas exploration. Natural recovery of seismic lines to pre …
Episodic deterioration of plant diversity in rich fens with or without in situ oil sands exploration disturbance
Peatlands with ground surfaces near the water table may be sensitive to disturbances that
reduce this distance to water. Shrubby rich fens (SRF) in northern Alberta, Canada, are …
reduce this distance to water. Shrubby rich fens (SRF) in northern Alberta, Canada, are …
[HTML][HTML] Removal of mesh track on an upland blanket peatland leads to changes in vegetation composition and structure
J Williams-Mounsey, A Crowle, R Grayson… - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mesh tracks on peatlands are often granted permits on a temporary basis under the
presumption that the tracks are either removed at the end of their permitted use or remain …
presumption that the tracks are either removed at the end of their permitted use or remain …
Examining Drivers of Post-Fire Seismic Line Ecotone Regeneration in a Boreal Peatland Environment
Seismic lines are the dominant anthropogenic disturbance in the boreal forest of the
Canadian province of Alberta, fragmenting over 1900 km2 of peatland areas and accounting …
Canadian province of Alberta, fragmenting over 1900 km2 of peatland areas and accounting …
Effects of oil sands disturbances on shrub and tree structure along forest edges in Alberta's boreal forest
RS Jackson, JM Dennett… - Canadian Journal of …, 2023 - cdnsciencepub.com
Deforestation causes forest fragmentation and associated edge effects. The boreal forest of
Alberta, Canada has undergone substantial fragmentation via the creation of seismic lines …
Alberta, Canada has undergone substantial fragmentation via the creation of seismic lines …
[HTML][HTML] Response of boreal songbird communities to the width of linear features created by the energy sector in Alberta, Canada
T Kalukapuge, LFV Leston… - Avian Conservation …, 2024 - ace-eco.org
Alberta's boreal forest is extensively dissected by different energy sector activities, especially
the creation of linear features such as seismic lines, pipelines, and transmission lines …
the creation of linear features such as seismic lines, pipelines, and transmission lines …