Publications

Ontario's Old-Growth Forests - Michael Henry and Peter Quinby

Who would have thought that dwarf cedar trees growing on the Niagara Escarpment could live to be nearly 2000 years old. Or that the small bonsai cedars linig the shorelines of the Canadian Shield measure their ages in centures. Old growth pine trees in Temagami are often over 10 stories tall, but these are young sprouts compared to trees of yesteryear which were as much as 20 stories high.

Ontario's old growth forests are fantastical and mysterious, but who knows where to find one. Most people in the province live within an hour's drive of al old growth forest, but do not know it. The ecology of these stands is engrossing. Fire scars on these trees, for example, provide an indisputable record of forest fire activity in Ontario. Small hemlock saplings, over 100 years old, have been growing at infinitesimal rates, waiting for a gap to open in the forest canopy.

$40.00 (including GST and shipping)

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The Woodlot Management Handbook - Stewart Hilts and Peter Mitchell

Whether you're interested in growing trees for timber, generating income from selling firewood, sheltering wildlife or preserving your land for future generations, The Woodlot Management Handbook shows you how to get the most out of your land. The authors answer the most common questions landowners ask about: - basic woodlot conservation practices - recreational use and nature appreciation - timber management and moderate forestry - reforestation practices - assesing a woodlot - identifying trees - specific techniques for maintaining wildlife habitat

The Woodlot Management Handbook includes extensive information on landscape ecology, reforestation practices, natural succession, hardwood plantings and problems of invasive species. You'll find a clear explanation of how to thin a woodlot to improve the stand and enhance timber value through correct pruning, crop tree selection and planting practices. Specific guidelines for cutting firewood are also included. Packed with more than 50 diagrams and illustrations, this book will help you get maximum return and enjoyment from your woodlot while respecting and protecting its delicate ecological balance.

$29.95 (plus GST, includes shipping and handling) 

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