Research Branch Staff Publications - by Date - 1997

• Morgan, D.G., M.A. Eng, R.E. Page and R.S. McNay. 1997. An object-oriented decision support system for black-tailed deer on Vancouver Island. In The status of forestry/wildlife decision support systems in Canada. Editor Ian D. Thompson.
• Percy, K., and Cameron, S. 1997. UV-B effects: Forests [New Canadian Research b) BC Ministry of Forests contributed by L'Hirondelle and Binder]. In Ozone Science: A Canadian Perspective on the Changing Ozone Layer. Edited by D.I. Wardle, J.B. Kerr, C.T. McElroy, and D.R. Francis. Environment Canada, Toronto. p. 97-101.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 1997. Do conifers sunburn? Part 2: Ultraviolet-B radiation effects on some British Columbia tree species. 17th Annual Forest and Tree Related Research Colloquium, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 1997. Ultraviolet radiation effects on BC trees: Forecast for the future 2) Effects of UV-B radiation on BC conifers. From Carbon Cycle to Bicycle: Sharing Responsibility for Climate Change. The Skies Above Foundation, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1997. Do conifers sunburn? Part 1: Summary of North American research on ultraviolet-B radiation effects on conifers. 17th Annual Forest and Tree Related Research Colloquium, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1997. Ultraviolet radiation effects on BC trees: Forecast for the future 1) Effects of UV-B radiation on plants. From Carbon Cycle to Bicycle: Sharing Responsibility for Climate Change. The Skies Above Foundation, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• Cade-Menun, B.J. and S.M. Berch. 1997. Response of mycorrhizal western red cedar to organic P sources and benomyl. Can. J. Bot. 75:1226-1235
• Mah, S. 1997. Ktunaxa Ethnobotany and Fire Ecology. FRBC Project KB96095-RE B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Final Report and Literature Review.
• Eng, M., A. MacKinnon, and J. Parminter. 1997. Natural and anthropogenic landscape-level disturbances in British Columbia, 1913-1995. In Final Program, 1997 Annual Meeting, Society for Conservation Biology, Victoria, B.C. Society for Conservation Biology. p.106.
• Parminter, J. (co-author and co-editor). 1997. Ground sampling procedures. B.C. Min. For., Resour. Inv. Br., Resources Inventory Committee, Victoria, B.C. Superior Reprographics, Vancouver, B.C. Unpaged.
• Wu, H.X. and C.C. Ying. 1997. Genetic parameters and selection efficiencies in resistance to western gall rust, stalactiform blister rust, needle cast, and Sequoia pitch moth in lodgepole pine. For. Sci. 43(4):571-581.
• Ying, C.C. 1997. Effects of sites, provenance, and provenance and site interaction in Sitka spruce in Coastal British Columbia. Forest Genetics 4: 99-112.
• Jaquish, B. 1997. Improving seed supply with natural stand seed collections, seed production areas and seed orchards. In: Manejo de recursos geneticos forestales. Proc. Workshop on Management of Forest Genetic Resources. Vargas, H., J. Jesús, V. Basilio Bermejo, and F. Thomas Ledig (editors). 1995 April 11-12. Colegio de Postgraduados, Montecillo, México y División de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Chapingo, México.
• Meidinger, D., H. Qian, G. Britton, T. Lee and W. MacKenzie. 1997. British Columbia plant species codes and selected attributes. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br. ACCESS Database.
• King, J.N., A.D. Yanchuk, G.K. Kiss, and R. Alfaro. 1997. Genetic and phenotypic relationships between weevil (Pissodes strobi) resistance and height growth in spruce populations of British Columbia. Can. J. For. Res. 27: pp. 732-739.
• Yanchuk, A.D. 1997. Conservation issues and priorities for the conifer genetic resources of British Columbia, Canada. Forest Genetic Resources 25: pp. 2-9.
• Yanchuk, A.D. 1997. Breeding for pest resistance; towards the development of low risk strategies. Proceedings of the 26th Biennial Meeting of the Canadian Tree Improvement Association. Quebec City, August 1997.
• Newman, R.F., K.J. Cameron, B.M. Wikeem, P.L. Youwe, D.A. Quinton, M.D. Pitt, and G.W. Powell. 1997. Response of lodgepole pine seedlings to simulated cattle damage. B.C. Min. For. Res. Rep. 14, Victoria, B.C.
• Newman, R.F., and George W. Powell. 1997. Forest grazing:effects of cattle trampling and browsing on lodgepole pine plantations. B.C. Min. For. Ext. Note 13, Victoria, B.C.
• Johnstone, W.D. 1997. The effect of commercial thinning on the growth and yield of lodgepole pine. In Proceedings of a commercial thinning workshop. FERIC, Vancouver, B.C., Special Report SR-122. pp. 13-23.
• Orians, G.H., P.A. Cochran, J.W. Duffield, T.K. Fuller, R.J. Gutierrez, W.M. Hanemann, F.C. James, P. Kareiva, S.P. Kellert, D.Klein, B.N. McLellan, P.D. Olson, and G. Yaska. 1997. Wolves, bears, and their prey in Alaska: biological and social challenges in wildlife management. National Academy Press. Washington, DC. 207 pp.
• Sanborn, P., R. Brockley, and C. Preston. 1997. Ecological roles of Sitka alder in a young lodgepole pine stand. B.C. Min. of For., Prince George. Forest Research Note PG-10.
• Bulmer, C.E. 1997. Successful soil rehabilitation: (Un)earthing the benefits. pp. 18-21 In Canadian Silviculture Magazine, Summer 1997.
• Bulmer, C. 1997. An overview of forest soil rehabilitation in the BC Interior. pp. 133-142 In Reclamation in the Rockies, Proceedings of the 22 Annual Canadian Land Reclamation Association meeting, Cranbrook B.C., Sept 22-25, 1998.
• Binder, W.D., P. Fielder, G.H. Mohammed and S.J.L. L'Hirondelle. 1997. Applications of chlorophyll fluorescence for stock quality assessment with different types of fluorometers. New Forests 13: pp. 63-89.
• Stoehr, M.U. and Y.A. El-Kassaby. 1997. Levels of genetic diversity at different stages of the domestication cycle of interior spruce in British Columbia. Theor. Appl. Genet. 94: pp. 83-90.
• Parish, R. 1997. Age and size structure of the forest at Sicamous Creek. In C. Hollstedt and A. Vyse (editors). Sicamous Creek Silvicultural Systems Project: Workshop Proceedings, April 24-25, 1996. Kamloops, BC. B.C. Min. For. Working Paper 24/1997. pp 16-31.
• Simpson, D.G. and G.A. Ritchie. 1997. Does RGP predict field performance? A debate. New Forests 13:253-277.
• Harper, G.J., L.J. Herring, and W.J. Hays-Byl. 1997. Conifer and vegetation response in the BWBSmw 12 years after mechanical and herbicide site preparation. Working Paper 29. B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C.
• Harper, G.J., B.S. Biring, and J. Heineman. 1997. Mackay River herbicide trial: conifer response 9 years post-treatment. Research Report 11. B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C.
• Comeau, P.G., B.S. Biring, G.J. Harper, W.J. Reid, and P. Fielder. 1997. Effectiveness of repeated manual cutting for release of Engelmann spruce from mixed-shrub communities in the Revelstoke District. EP 1135.01 Draft Fifth Year Progress Report.
• Sieben, B., D.L. Spittlehouse, J.A. McLean, and R.A. Benton. 1997. White pine weevil hazard under GISS climate change scenarios in the Mackenzie Basin using radiosonde derived lapse rates. In Mackenzie Basin Impact Study (MBIS) - Final Report. S. Cohen (editor). Atmospheric Environment Service-Environment Canada. Downsview, Ont., Canada. pp.166-175.
• Spittlehouse, D.L. 1997. Forest management and climate change. In Responding to Global Climate Change in British Columbia and the Yukon. E. Taylor and B. Taylor (editors). Environment Canada, Vancouver, B.C. pp.24-1 - 24-8.
• McCaughey, J.H., B.D. Amiro, A.W. Robertson, and D.L. Spittlehouse. 1997. Forest environments. In The Surface Climates of Canada. W.G. Bailey, T.R. Oke, and W.R. Rouse. (editors). Canadian. Assoc. Geographers. Series on Cananadian. Geography, McGill Univ. Press., Kingston, Ont. pp.247-276.
• Leadem, C.L., S.L. Gilles, H.K. Yearsley, V. Sit, D.L. Spittlehouse, and P.J. Burton. 1997. Field studies of seed biology. Res. Br., Land Manage. Handb.40, B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C.
• Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, B.S. Biring, P. Fielder, and W. Reid. 1997. Effects of red alder on stand dynamics and nitrogen availability (FRBC Project HQ96400-RE MOF EP1121.01). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria. Extension Note 09. 6 p.
• Comeau, P.G. and G.J. Harper (editors). 1997. Expert Committee on Weeds - Proceedings of the 1996 National Meeting. December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. B.C. Min. For., Victoria. 226 p.
• Parminter, J. and P. Daigle. 1997. Landscape Ecology and Natural Disturbances: Relationships to Biodiversity. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria. Extension Note 10. 9 p.
• Harper, G.J., P.G. Comeau, W. Hintz, R. Wall, and R. Prasad. 1997. First-season efficacy results for Chondrostereum purpureum applications on Sitka alder in B.C. In P.G. Comeau, and G.J. Harper (editors). 1997. Expert Committee on Weeds - Proceedings of the 1996 National Meeting. December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. B.C. Min. For., Victoria. pp. 157-160.
• Nigh, G.D., D. Meidinger, and A. Mirza. 1997. SIBEC sampling and data standards. B.C. Min. For. Misc. Rep. No. 75 10p.
• Nigh, G.D. and B.A. Love. 1997. Site index adjustment for old-growth coastal western hemlock stands in the Kalum Forest District. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Work. Pap. 27. 13 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. Identifying and modelling the spatial distribution dynamics of regenerating lodgepole pine. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Res. Rep. 12. 41 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. Interior Douglas-fir growth intercept models. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Ext. Note 12. 6 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. Revised growth intercept models for lodgepole pine: comparing northern and southern models. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Ext. Note 11. 6 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. Growth intercept models and tables for British Columbia - interior species. 2nd ed. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Land Manage. Handb. Field Guide Insert 10. 22 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. Growth intercept models and tables for British Columbia - coastal species. 2nd ed. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Land Manage. Handb. Field Guide Insert 9. 14 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. Early height growth and site index of lodgepole pine under wet and dry soil moisture regimes in British Columbia. West. J. Appl. For. 12(1): 5-8.
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. A Sitka spruce height-age model with improved extrapolation properties. For. Chron. 73(3): 363-369.
• Mitchell, K.J. and J.W. Goudie. 1997. The emperor's new clothes. In Colin R. Bamsey (Editor). Stand density management: planning and implementation. Conference Proceedings. Alberta Environmental Protection. pp. 34-44
• Nigh, G.D. 1997. A growth intercept model for coastal Douglas-fir. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C., Res. Rep. 10. 20 p.