Research Branch Staff Publications - by Date - 1998

• Russell, J.H. 1998. Yellow-cedar: Importance and potential. In: Ed. C. Kooistra. Proceedings of the 1995,1996, and 1997 annual meetings of the Forest Nursery Association of BC, Canada. 197pp.
• Wigmore, BG and Russell, J.H. 1998. Use of vegetative propagules in reforestation. In: National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations. USDA Southern Res. Stat. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-25. 192pp.
• Burdon, RD and Russell, J.H. 1998. Inbreeding depression in selfing experiments: Statistical issues. Forest Genetics 5(3):179-189.
• Hogan, D., P. Tschaplinski, and S. Chatwin. 1998. Carnation Creek and Queen Charlotte Islands Fish/Forestry Workshop: Applying 20 Years of Coast Research to Management Solutions. Res. Br., B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, BC, Land Manage. Handb. No. 41. 275 p.
• de Montigny, L. and R.J. de Jong. 1998. Effects of Thinning and Fertilizing Mixed Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Stands. Res. Br. B.C. Min. For. Res. Rep. 13. 65 p.
• Yearsley, K. and J. Parminter 1998. Seral Stages across Forested Landscapes: Relationships to Biodiversity B.C. Min. For., Res. Prog. Extension Note 18. 8 p.
• Banner, A. and W. MacKenzie 1998. Riparian Areas: Providing Landscape Habitat Diversity B.C. Min. For., Res. Prog. Extension Note 17. 8 p.
• Stewart, R.B., E. Wheaton, and D.L. Spittlehouse. 1998. Climate change: implications for the Boreal forest. In: Emerging Air Issues for the 21st Century: The Need for Multidisciplinary Mangement, Proceedings of a Speciality Conference, Sep. 22-24, 1997, Calgary, AB, Legge, A.H. and L.L. Jones (eds.), Air and Waste Management Assoc., Pittsburg, PA, pp 86-101.
• Simpson, D.G., Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1998. Paper birch genecology and physiology: Spring dormancy release, fall cold acclimation, and gas exchange. Frontiers of Forest Biology: North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association 1998 Joint Meeting, University of Victoria, Victoria BC. Abstract 235.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 1998. Ultraviolet-B radiation risks to conifer seedlings: 2) Newly-germinated seedlings. Frontiers of Forest Biology: North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association 1998 Joint Meeting, University of Victoria, Victoria BC. Abstract 237.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1998. Ultraviolet-B radiation risks to conifer seedlings: 1) One-year-old seedlings. Frontiers of Forest Biology: North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association 1998 Joint Meeting, University of Victoria, Victoria BC. Abstract 236.
• Meidinger, D. 1998. Gymnosperms. pp. 6-27 In G.W. Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 1: Gymnosperms and Dicotyledons (Aceraceae through Asteraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C.
• Meidinger, D. and G.B. Straley. 1998. Brassicaceae. pp. 66-190 In G.W. Douglas et al. (eds). Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 2: Dicotyledons (Balsaminaceae through Cuscutaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C.
• Mitchell, K.J., K.R. Polsson, G.D. Nigh, M. Di Lucca, S.E. Grout, S. Stearns-Smith. 1998. SiteTools version 3.1. Online. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria B.C. Available: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/sitetool/. July 1998.
• Mitchell, K.J., M. Stone, S.E. Grout, K.R. Polsson, M. Di Lucca, G.D. Nigh, J.W. Goudie, J.N. Stone, A.F. Nussbaum. S. Stearns-Smith. 1998. TIPSY version 2.1. Online. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria B.C. Available: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/gymodels/tipsy/. July 1998.
• Goodman, D.M., D.M. Durall, J.A. Trofymow, and S.M. Berch. 1998. A manual of concise descriptions of North American ectomycorrhizae. Mycologue Publications, Sidney, B.C.
• Parminter, J. 1998. Natural disturbance ecology. In Conservation biology principles for forested landscapes. J. Voller and S. Harrison (editors). UBC Press, Vancouver, B.C. pp. 3-41.
• Wu, H.X. and C.C. Ying. 1998. Stability of resistance to western gall rust and needle cast in lodgepole pine provenances. Can. J. For. Res.:28: 439-449.
• Jaquish, B.C. and Y.A. El-Kassaby. 1998. Genetic variation of western larch in British and its conservation. J. Heredity. 89:248-253.
• Douglas, G., G.B. Straley, D. Meidinger, and J. Pojar. 1998. Illustrated flora of British Columbia Volume 2: Dicotyledons (Balsaminaceae through Cuscutaceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 401p.
• Douglas, G., G.B. Straley, D. Meidinger, and J. Pojar. 1998. Illustrated flora of British Columbia. Volume 1: Gymnosperms and Dicotyledons (Aceraceae through Asteraceae). B.C. Min. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. 436p.
• Douglas, G., G.B. Straley, and D.V. Meidinger. 1998. Rare native vascular plants of British Columbia. B.C. Min. Environ. Lands and Parks, Victoria, B.C. 423p.
• King, J.N., C. Cartwright, J. Hatton, and A.D. Yanchuk. 1998. The potential of improving western hemlock pulp and paper quality: I. Genetic control and interrelationships of wood and fibre traits. Can. J. For. Res. 28: pp. 863-870.
• Fu, Y.B., G.P.Y. Clarke, G. Namkoong, and A.D. Yanchuk. 1998. Incomplete block designs for genetic testing: statistical efficiencies of estimating family means. Can. J. For. Res. 28: pp. 977-986.
• Stone, J.N., A. MacKinnon, J.V. Parminter, and K.P. Lertzman. 1998. Coarse woody debris decomposition documented over 65 years on southern Vancouver Island. Can. J. For. Res. 28(5): 788-793.
• Newman, R.F. 1998. Vegetation recovery and plant diversity dynamics in grassland communities following herbicide treatment. PhD thesis, Univ. Alta., Edmonton, Albta. 219 p.
• Pitt, M.D., R.F. Newman, P.L. Youwe, B.M. Wikeem, and D.A. Quinton. 1998. Using a grazing pressure index to predict cattle damage of regenerating tree seedlings. J. Range Manage. 51: pp.417-422.
• McLellan, B.N. 1998. Maintaining viability of brown bears along the southern fringe of their distribution. URSUS 10:607-611.
• Goudie, J.W. 1998. Model validation: A search for the magic grove or the magic model. pp. 45-58. In Stand density management: Planning and implementation, November 6-7, 1997, Edmonton, Alta., C.R. Bamsey, (editor). Clear Lake Ltd., Edmonton, Alta.
• Xie, C.-Y., A.D. Yanchuk, and G.K. Kiss. 1998. Genetics of interior spruce in British Columbia: I. Performance and variability of open-pollinated families in the East Kootenays. B.C. Min. For., Res. Rep. No. 07. 28 p.
• Hamilton, E. 1998. An overview of the current situation of non-timber forest products in British Columbia. In Non-Timber Forest Products Workshop Proceedings. April 3-5, 1998. Alert Bay, B.C. Inner Coast Natural Resources Centre. pp.10-14.
• Bulmer, C. 1998. Restoring soil physical conditions through tillage of forest landings. Poster presentation at the Helping the Land Heal Conference, Victoria BC, Nov. 5-7, 1998.
• Bulmer, C.E., M.G. Schmidt, B. Kishchuk, and C. Preston. 1998. Impacts of blading and burning site preparation on soil properties and site productivity in the sub-boreal spruce zone of central British Columbia. Information Report BC-X-377. Pac. For. Cen., Can. For. Serv., Victoria.
• Bulmer, C.E. 1998. Forest soil rehabilitation in British Columbia: a problem analysis. Land Management Handbook 44. B.C. Min. For., Victoria
• Bergerud, W.A. and W.J. Reed. 1998. Bayesian statistical methods. Chapter 7. In V. Sit, and B. Taylor. (editors). 1998. Statistical methods for adaptive management studies. Res. Br., B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, BC, Land Manage. Handb. No. 42.
• Carlson, M. and V. Berger. 1998. Solid Wood Product Opportunities from Short Rotation Hybrid Poplar Trees. Final Report of F.R.B.C. Research Award: TO97203 –4 RE. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br.
• Hudson, S., and M. Carlson. 1998. Propagation of Interior British Columbia Native Plants from Seed. FRBC Research Award: HQ96363-RE. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br.
• Stoehr, M.U., B.L. Orvar, T.M. Vo, J.R Gawley, J.E. Webber, and C.H. Newton. 1998. Application of a chloroplast DNA marker in seed orchard management evaluations of Douglas-fir. Can. J. For. Res. 28:187-195.
• Bealle Statland, C. 1998. Uneven-aged Interior Douglas-fir stand dynamics at Pothole Creek. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C.
• Bealle Statland, C. 1998. Stand structure and growth estimates for the Opax Mountain silvicultural systems trial. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt, and D. Huggard (editors). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C.
• de Montigny, L. and R.J. de Jong. 1998. Effects of Thinning and Fertilizing Mixed Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Stands. Extension Note 28. Res. Br. B.C. Min. For. Res. Rep. 13.
• Yearsley, H.K. and E.H. Hamilton. 1998. Vegetation development and planted spruce growth in the SBS: 10 year results. In Proceedings: Northern Interior Vegetation Management Association (NIVMA) Annual General Meeting, Jan. 28 - 19, 1999, Prince George, B.C.
• Stoehr, M.U., S.J. L'Hirondelle, W.D. Binder, and J.E. Webber. 1998. Parental environment aftereffects on germination, growth and adaptive traits in selected white spruce families. Can. J. For. Res. 28:418-426.
• Thompson, C.F., P. Bauer, and G.J. Harper. 1998. Ten-year results from a Motor-Manual Brushing Trial for Conifer Release in the ICHdw. Unpublished Internal EP 1195 File Report. B.C. Min For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C.
• Mustard, J. and G. Harper. 1998. A summary of the available information on the height to diameter ratio. Unpublished File Report. July 1998. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br,, Victoria, B.C.
• Whitehead, R. and G.J. Harper. 1998. A comparison of four treatments for weeding Engelmann spruce plantations in the interior cedar hemlock zone of British Columbia: ten years after treatment. Information Report; BC-X-379. Can. For. Serv., Pac. For. Cent., Victoria, B.C.
• Harper, G.J., R. Whitehead, and C.F. Thompson. 1998. A comparison of manual brushing treatments in the ICHdw at Redfish Creek: 10-year results from blocks 10-13. Extension Note 20. B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C.
• Harper, G., P. Comeau, and B. Biring. 1998. Testing forest vegetation management options. Poster summary In R.G. Wagner, and D.G. Thompson (comp.). 1998. Third International Conference on Forest Vegetation Management: Popular summaries. Ont. Min. Nat. Resour., Ont. For. Res. Inst., For. Res. Info. Pap. No. 141 p. 423.
• Harper, G.J., P.G. Comeau, and W. E. Hintz, R. E. Wall, R. Prasad and E. M. Becker. 1998. Second-season efficacy results of Chondrostereum purpureum applications on Aspen and Sitka alder in British Columbia. In R.G. Wagner, and D.G. Thompson (comp.). 1998. Third International Conference on Forest Vegetation Management: Popular summaries. Ont. Min. Nat. Resour., Ont. For. Res. Inst., For. Res. Info. Pap. No. 141 p. 121.
• Harper, G.J., P.G. Comeau, B.S. Biring, W.J. Reid, and P. Fielder. 1998. A comparison of mulch mat and herbicide treatments for reducing grass competition in the IDFww. Extension Note 27. B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C.
• Spittlehouse, D.L. 1998. Rainfall interception in young and mature coastal conifer forest. In Mountains to Sea: Human Interaction with the Hydrological Cycle. Proc. 51st Annual Meeting. Y. Alila. (editor). Canadian Water Resources Assoc., Cambridge, Ont. pp. 40-44.
• Spittlehouse, D.L., 1998. Rainfall interception in young and mature conifer forests in British Columbia. In Proceedings 23rd. Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2-6 November 1998, Albuquerque, N.M. American Meteorological Society, Boston, Mass. pp.171-174.
• Jork, E.M., T.A. Black, G.B. Drewitt, E.R. Humphrys, Z. Nesic, R.J. Kettler, M.D. Novak, N.J. Livingston, and D.L. Spittlehouse. 1998. Long-term carbon dioxide and water vapor flux measurements above a Pacific Northwest Douglas-fir forest. In Proceedings 23rd. Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2-6 November 1998, Albuquerque, N.M. American Meteorological Society, Boston, Mass. pp. 99-102.
• Adams, R.S., D.L. Spittlehouse, and R.D. Winkler. 1998. The snow melt energy balance of a clearcut, forest and juvenile pine stand. In Proceedings 23rd. Conference on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2-6 November 1998, Albuquerque, N.M. American Meteorological Society, Boston, Mass. pp. 54-57.
• Nigh, G.D. 1998. Site index adjustments for old-growth stands based on veteran trees. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Work. Pap. 36. 17 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1998. Site index conversion equations for mixed western hemlock-amabilis fir stands. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Ext. Note 26. 4 p.
• Nigh, G.D. 1998. Prediction intervals for estimates of site index based on ecosystem type. Environ. Manage. 22(2): 197-202.
• Nigh, G.D. 1998. A system for estimating height and site index of western hemlock in the interior of British Columbia. For. Chron. 74: 588-596.
• Nigh, G.D. and P.J. Courtin. 1998. Height models for red alder (Alnus rubra Bong). In British Columbia. New For. 16: 59-70.
• Mitchell, K.J., M. Stone, G.D. Nigh, S.E. Grout, J.W. Goudie, J.N. Stone, and A.F. Nussbaum. 1998. TIPSY version 2.1. Online. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria B.C. Available: Aug. 1998.