International Seminar Series in Forest Conservation, November 2016 - Programme - Master of Forest Conservation, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto

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Seminars on forest inventory and monitoring approaches from tree to landscape scale will be presented via video conferencing in Room ESC 4001 on Fridays in November 2016. The series is coordinated by Professor Edward Wilson and will include four seminars presented by experts on tree, stand, forest, and landscape scale topics such as Cumbria's Top 50 Trees project, continuous cover forestry methodology, ancient pinewood restoration in Scotland, and forest monitoring in Europe.

Seminars will be presented by video conferencing in Room ESC 4001
All are welcome to attend
Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) Program
FOR 1412H: Natural Resource Management I (Module III Forest Inventory)
International Seminar Series in Forest Conservation
Inventory and Monitoring Approaches in Forest Conservation:
from Tree to Landscape Scale
Series Coordinator: Prof Edward Wilson FRSB
ted.wilson@utoronto.ca
10 – 11 AM, Fridays, November 2016
Seminar 1: Tree Scale
10 AM Friday 4 November 2016
Cumbria’s Top 50 Trees: the 360° toolkit tree recording method
Iris Glimmerveen MSc
Project Coordinator, Cumbria’s Top 50 Trees Project
Director, Woodland Inspirations, Cumbria, England
Seminar 2: Stand Scale
10 AM Friday 11 November 2016
Continuous Cover Forestry: the AFI inventory methodology and network of
research stands
Philippe Morgan FICFor
President, Pro Silva Europe; Vice-President, Association Futaie Irrégulière (AFI)
Director, SelectFor, Aberystwyth, Wales
Seminar 3: Forest Scale
10 AM Friday 18 November 2016
Ancient pinewood restoration at Loch Arkaig, Scotland: combining timber
and conservation inventory and monitoring approaches in forest planning
Peter Lowe MICFor
Senior Ancient Woodland Restoration Project Manager, Woodland Trust, Scotland
Seminar 4: Landscape Scale
10 AM Friday 25 November 2016
Monitoring the state of forests and its importance in Europe (and beyond)
Tanja Sanders PhD
Research Scientist
Thünen Institute of Forest Ecosystems, Eberswalde, Germany

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Silviculture and management of ash: best practice advice for woodland managers.

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This lecturer was presented at the Living Ash Project Workshop, hosted by Tamar Valley AONB, at Tiverton, Devon on 13 August 2015. The lecture provides and overview of current best-practice guidance for the management of stands of ash trees infected with Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) (formerly Chalara fraxinea). Included in the presentation was a wider discussion of ecological resilience and strategies for adaptation of forest management systems in response to climate change and threats to forest health.

The Biology of Chalara Ash Dieback Disease (Hymonescyphus fraxineus): identif...

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This lecture was presented at the Living Ash Project Workshop, hosted by Tamar Valley AONB, at Tiverton, Devon on 13 August 2015. The lecture provided an update on the history and biology of Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) (formerly Chalara fraxinea) in Britain. Included in the presentation was the natural history of ash, the biology of Chalara ash dieback disease, the history of infection in Britain and Ireland, and information about reporting and citizen science.

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Each year, the City of Toronto Forestry Branch organises a prescribed burn in High Park. This is done to remove litter and understorey vegetation, and promote the regeneration of oak seedlings in one of the most important woodland habitats in the city. The prescribed burn took place on 15 April 2015. This was the 17th annual burn in High Park, and a total of around 2.5 ha were treated. The prescribed burn was contracted to Lands and Forests Consulting, experts in forest site preparation and controlled burns. Safety is paramount and the burn only proceeds after significant planning, and when all the safety checks are complete. Ground moisture and wind conditions must also be favourable and within specified limits. A large crew of specialists are on hand to help control and manage the burn, and to ensure it does not spread outside the designated area. As will be clear in the presentation, paths, road verges and other natural barriers are used to contain the burn area and create fire breaks. The slideshow includes 46 images taken: 1. at the briefing session; 2. prior to the prescribed burn; 3. at the initiation of the burn; 4. during the burn; and, 5. the day after the burn (on 16 April 2015). You will see the results in the final few slides, with the ground nicely cleared, and no damage to the mature forest canopy.

Continuous Cover Forestry: an alternative model for the sustainable managemen...

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This presentation provides an overview of a field-based practical exercise that allows students in forestry, ecology and natural resources to develop their understanding of forest stand dynamics. The exercise involves measurement of key tree growth parameters in four even-aged, single-species plantation stands of different age but occupying sites with similar soil and environmental characteristics. The selected stands represent key stages in stand development, from establishment to rotation age for fibre production. In the field, students work in small teams to gather data from an equal number of plots within each stand. Tree parameters include top height, crown diameter, live crown ratio and diameter at breast height. In addition, information on stand density and understorey vegetation is collected. Plot size and number can be varied to suit the constraints of class size and available time, though circular plots of 100 m2 are recommended. In the classroom, data are pooled and analysis focuses on presenting tree and vegetation changes through time. The simplest way of interpreting the data is to prepare graphs and charts for each of the parameters, though more advanced statistical interpretations are possible. The project as outlined here can be modified to meet the needs of different groups, and has been successfully used in undergraduate teaching of silviculture and forest ecology, as well as in postgraduate courses in natural resources management. Download Paper at URL: http://www.researchgate.net/publication/254307252_The_development_of_even-aged_plantation_forests_an_exercise_in_forest_stand_dynamics

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This presentation was prepared for the Living Ash Project Chalara Ash Dieback Workshop at Lawshall, Suffolk on 18 June 2014. The talk aims to provide an overview of the silviculture and management of ash woodlands in Britain, where Chalara ash dieback is currently a major threat. The lecture starts with an overview of the key drivers in forestry at the present time, including the need to adapt and enhance the ecological resilience of woodlands in the face of many threats (climate change, pests, diseases). A major theme is the need to diversify the range of genotypes, species and structures of woodlands so that the risk of major damage is minimised. A large number of silvicultural practices are reviewed, and several, including planting alternative species and continuous cover forestry, are presented in more detail. With respect to ash, a number of silvicultural and management measures have been introduced to slow the rate of infection, minimise environmental impacts and realise the value of ash timber. Practical guidance is provided, based on information from the Forestry Commission and Royal Forestry Society. In addition, there is greater need for monitoring forest conditions so that infected trees can be located as quickly as possible. Finally, the presentation highlights the role of research and the need to identify ash trees that demonstrate a degree of tolerance or resistance to infection. These trees are an important priority for the Living Ash Project and for future ash tree breeding programmes. The presentation includes many photographs taken in the field and supplied with acknowledgement by colleagues. Further information on the Living Ash Project is available at www.livingashproject.org.uk. Also at the Future Trees Trust, www.futuretrees.org. General information about the biology and management of Chalara ash dieback is available from the Forestry Commission, www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara.

Biology of Chalara fraxinea: identification and reporting of infected trees

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This presentation was prepared for the Living Ash Project Chalara Ash Dieback Workshop at Lawshall, Suffolk on 18 June 2014. The talk aims to provide an overview of the history and biology of Chalara ash dieback in Britain, and focuses on the lifecycle, signs and symptoms of infection. Additional information is provided regarding current research programmes on ash dieback disease, the genetics of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and arrangements for reporting suspected cases of infection. The presentation includes many photographs taken in the field and supplied with acknowledgement by colleagues. Further information on the Living Ash Project is available at www.livingashproject.org.uk. Also at the Future Trees Trust, www.futuretrees.org. General information about the biology of Chalara ash dieback is available from the Forestry Commission, www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara.

The Biltmore Forest School and Cradle of Forestry: the origins of professiona...

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The Biltmore Forest School was the first professional school of forestry in the United States, founded in 1898. It was based in Pink Beds Valley, Pisgah Forest, near Asheville, North Carolina. The school operated for 15 years and trained 350 foresters. The founder of the school was Dr C. A. Schenck, forester on the Biltmore Estate. This presentation is a photo-essay based on a trip in October 2013 to the Biltmore Forest School site, which is now part of the Cradle of Forestry visitor and educational centre. The Cradle of Forestry is operated by the US Forest Service, and the forest is now part of the Pisgah National Forest. The Cradle of Forestry not only tells the story of the beginnings of professional forestry education in the United States, but also presents the history and development of sustainable forest management to a new and diverse audience. This presentation is based on a paper that appeared in Woodland Heritage Journal. The full citations is: Wilson, E. R. 2014. Cradle of Forestry in the United States. Woodland Heritage Journal 19:78-80 URL: http://www.woodlandheritage.org/images/stories/wh/journals_img/wh_2014.pdf (Published: April 2014)

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This poster by Edward Wilson and Philippe Morgan was first presented at the Society of American Foresters National Convention, Silviculture Matters!, North Charleston, South Carolina, 23-27 October 2013. The poster presents an overview of the Glentress Trial, at Glentress Forest, Scotland. The trial was established by Professor M. L. Anderson in 1952 as a demonstration area for the transformation to an irregular structure of an even-aged, planted forest. The trial area (117 ha) was set out in a large commercial plantation on an exposed, upland site (~300 m); Anderson wanted to determine if uneven-aged silvicultural systems could be adopted in such locations. The dominant species include Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, European larch and Scots pine. The most important silvicultural system that has been applied is group selection, with group sizes varying from 0.1 to 0.2 ha. Groups have been restocked by planting and natural regeneration. Recent surveys of the trial area demonstrate the gradual transformation to an irregular structure after 60 years. The Glentress Trial is recognised as one of the longest-running research sites in British forestry. The trial has been important for both primary research and for developing operational experience in uneven-aged silviculture. Over the decades since its initiation, the objectives of forestry in Britain have evolved and changed. Today the Glentress Trial has a new relevance as we recognise the importance of uneven-aged forests for their ecological resilience and potential to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services.

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International Seminar Series in Forest Conservation, November 2016 - Programme - Master of Forest Conservation, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto

1. Seminars will be presented by video conferencing in Room ESC 4001 All are welcome to attend Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) Program FOR 1412H: Natural Resource Management I (Module III Forest Inventory) International Seminar Series in Forest Conservation Inventory and Monitoring Approaches in Forest Conservation: from Tree to Landscape Scale Series Coordinator: Prof Edward Wilson FRSB ted.wilson@utoronto.ca 10 – 11 AM, Fridays, November 2016 Seminar 1: Tree Scale 10 AM Friday 4 November 2016 Cumbria’s Top 50 Trees: the 360° toolkit tree recording method Iris Glimmerveen MSc Project Coordinator, Cumbria’s Top 50 Trees Project Director, Woodland Inspirations, Cumbria, England Seminar 2: Stand Scale 10 AM Friday 11 November 2016 Continuous Cover Forestry: the AFI inventory methodology and network of research stands Philippe Morgan FICFor President, Pro Silva Europe; Vice-President, Association Futaie Irrégulière (AFI) Director, SelectFor, Aberystwyth, Wales Seminar 3: Forest Scale 10 AM Friday 18 November 2016 Ancient pinewood restoration at Loch Arkaig, Scotland: combining timber and conservation inventory and monitoring approaches in forest planning Peter Lowe MICFor Senior Ancient Woodland Restoration Project Manager, Woodland Trust, Scotland Seminar 4: Landscape Scale 10 AM Friday 25 November 2016 Monitoring the state of forests and its importance in Europe (and beyond) Tanja Sanders PhD Research Scientist Thünen Institute of Forest Ecosystems, Eberswalde, Germany

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