Symbios Research & Restoration - Completed Projects

Work Completed
by Symbios Research & Restoration:

“Compilation and Preliminary Analysis of Windthrow in Wildlife Tree Patches in the Northern Interior,” partially published in 2001 as DeLong et al. at http://www.fcsn.bc.ca/ proceedings/windthrow.pdf

“Influences on the Density of Natural Regeneration in Uniform Shelterwoods Dominated by Douglas-fir in the Sub-Boreal Spruce Zone,” published as MoF Working Paper 47, available at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/ pubs/docs/wp/wp47.htm

"Effects of Block Edges and Patch Retention on Vegetation in the SBSmc," partially published in 2002 as Silva Fennica 36:329-352.

"Effects of Disc Trench Trench Orientation and Planting Spot Selection on the Ten-year Performance of Lodgepole Pine," published in 2001 as New Forests 20:23-44.

"Methods for Studying Tree Seed Biology in the Field," published in 1997 as Land Management Handbook 40, available for $25 from Crown Publications Inc., Victoria, B.C.

"Sub-Boreal Spruce Stand Dynamics and Old-Growth Management," published as Prince Rupert Forest Region Forest Sciences Extension Note #14, 1996, and in 1999 as Forestry Chronicle 75:623-631.

"A Comparative Study Employing Different Methods for the Inventory of Coarse Woody Debris," published in 1998 as Canadian Journal of Forest Research 28:284-290.

Non-Timber Forest Products, Ethnobotany, & First Nations
Tmixw Research (Merritt, B.C.), 2002, "Distribution, Site Suitability and Productivity
    of Black Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) within Nlekepmx Traditional
    Picking Grounds in the Merritt TSA."

McMaster University, Department of Anthropology, Hamilton, Ontario, 2001-2002,
    "A Reference Collection of Northwestern Fruit Seeds."

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Kispiox Forest District (Hazelton, B.C.), 1999-2000,
    "Exploring Options for the Management of Wild Berries: Phase One of a Pilot
    Project Focusing on the Suskwa River Area."

Forest Renewal B.C., Skeena-Bulkley Region, 1998, "Stakeholder Workshop and
    Detailed Workplan for Researching Wild Mushroom Management
    Alternatives in Northwestern B.C."

Science Council of B.C./Forest Renewal B.C. (Burnaby, B.C.), 1996-1998, "Inferring
    the Response of Berry-Producing Shrubs to Partial Cutting in the ICHmc."

Tahltan Joint Council (Dease Lake, B.C.), 1997, “Elements of a Consultative
    Partnership Agreement between the Tahltan Nation and the Land
    Management Agencies of B.C."

Ecological Restoration
Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. (Vancouver, B.C.), 2003-2004, “Continued
    Monitoring of Native Plant Seed Production and Revegetation Trials."

Alcan Primary Metal Group and McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. (Terrace, B.C.),
    2002-2003, “Prescriptions for Shoreline Revegetation at Ootsa Lake and their
    Implementation.”

B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, B.C. Parks, Terrace Field Office
    (Terrace, B.C.), design (2001) and implementation (2002) of "A Restoration and
    Monitoring Plan for Degraded Subalpine Meadows in Seven Sisters Provincial
    Park."

B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, B.C. Parks, Terrace Field Office
    (Terrace, B.C.), Phase I (2000) and Phase II (2001) "Restoration Prescriptions
    for Exchamsiks River Provincial Park.”

Terrestrial Ecosystem Restoration Program (TERP), Forest Renewal B.C. (Victoria,
    B.C.), 2001, "Production of Native Plant Seed for the Northern Interior."

Noranda Mining and Exploration Ltd. (Granisle, B.C.), 2001, "Provision and
    Installation of Plant Materials for Revegetating the Topley Ore Transfer Site."

B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, Wildlife Habitat Branch (Smithers,
    B.C.), 2001, "Native Plant Seed and Restoration Services for Hubert Hill
    Ecosystem Restoration."

Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. (Smithers, B.C.), 2001, "Native Plant Seed and Prescription
    Development for Revegetating Recent Excavations."

B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, B.C. Parks, Skeena District (Smithers,
    B.C.), 2001, "Native Plant Seed and Prescription Development for Silver King Basin
    Trail Upgrades.”

Science Council of B.C./Forest Renewal B.C. (Burnaby, B.C.), 1996-2001,
    "Development and Testing of Native Grasses and Legumes for Seeding
    in the B.C. Interior."

Community Futures Development Corporation of Nadina (Houston, B.C.), 2000, "Pilot
     Riparian Rehabilitation and Management Projects in the Upper Bulkley Drainage."

B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Skeena District (Smithers, B.C.),
    1999, "Native Plant Seeding, Joe L’Orsa Cabin Site in Silver King Basin.”

Northern Water & Environmental Training Services Ltd. (Winfield, B.C.), 1999,
    "Statistical Analysis of Biomass and Element Concentrations from
    Phytoremediation Trials."

BC TEL, Building Engineering Division (Prince George, B.C.), 1998, “Revegetation of
    Replacement Fill at Meziadon Lake Repeater Site.”

B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Skeena District (Smithers, B.C.),
     1998, "Native Plant Seeding, Driftwood Canyon and Little Andrews Bay."

Gitsegukla Band Council (Kitseguecla, B.C.), 1998, "Technical Prescriptions and
    Training for Kitwanga Watershed Road Deactivation."

Inland Timber Management Ltd. (Williams Lake, B.C.), 1998, "Native Plant Seed Mix
    for Mt. Polley Mine Reclamation."

Forest Ecology and Silviculture
B.C. Ministry of Forests, Prince George Forest Region (Prince George, B.C.),
    2001-2002, "Refining an Index to Assess Old Growth Features in the Robson
     Valley Forest District."

Northwest Community College (Smithers, B.C.), 2001 and 2002, delivery (with Jim
    Pojar) of "Disturbance and Recovery of Northwestern Forests" for the
    Northwest Field School."

Northwest British Columbia Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (Smithers, B.C.),
    2001, research and expert testimony for an appeal of a Pest Management Plan.

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Kamloops Forest Region (Kamloops, B.C.), 2000, "Review of
    PROBE (PRotocol for Operational Brushing Evaluations) Land Management Report
    and Extension Note."

B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Terrace Field Office (Terrace, B.C.),
    1999-2000, "Exchamsiks River Provincial Park Campground Impact Assessment.”

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Prince George Forest Region (Prince George, B.C.), 1999,
    “Compilation and Preliminary Analysis of Windthrow in Wildlife Tree Patches in the
    Northern Interior.”

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Cariboo Forest Region (Williams Lake, B.C.), 1998-1999,
    “Influences on the Density of Natural Regeneration in Uniform Shelterwoods
    Dominated by Douglas-fir in the Sub-Boreal Spruce Zone.”

Science Council of B.C./Forest Renewal B.C. (Burnaby, B.C.), 1996-1999, "Effects of
    Block Edges and Patch Retention on Vegetation in the SBSmc."

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Silviculture Practices Branch (Victoria, B.C.), 1995-1999,
    "Effects of Disc Trench Trench Orientation and Planting Spot Selection on the
    Ten-year Performance of Lodgepole Pine."

B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Terrace Field Office (Terrace, B.C.),
    1997, "Assessment of Flora and Vegetation and Impact Significance, Lower Kitlope
    River."

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch (Victoria, B.C.), 1995-1996, contributions
    to "Methods for Studying Tree Seed Biology in the Field."

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Silviculture Practices Branch (Victoria, B.C.), 1992-1996,
    "Experimental Investigation of Conifer Germination Ecology."

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch (Victoria, B.C.), 1995, "A Comparative
    Study Employing Different Methods for the Inventory of Coarse Woody Debris."

Sustainable Forest Management
University of Victoria, Restoration of Natural Systems Program (Victoria, B.C.), 2001
    and 2004, delivery of ER 328, "Forest Restoration and Sustainable Forestry."

Sustainable Forest Management Network (Edmonton, Alberta), 2000-2003,
    Coordination (editing and some writing) of a book entitled "Towards
    Sustainable Management of the Boreal Forest," published by NRC Research Press.

B.C. Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management, Skeena Region (Smithers, B.C.),
    2001, "Participation in Expert Panel for Incorporating the Impacts of a Pine Beetle
    Outbreak in Lakes Forest District Landscape Unit Planning."

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Forest Practices Branch (Victoria, B.C.), 1999-2001,
    "The Strategic Use of Site Preparation."

Fort Nelson First Nation (Fort Nelson, B.C.), 2000, "Landscape Level Analysis of
    Forest Development Plans in the Fontas River Valley."

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Queen Charlotte Islands Forest District (Queen Charlotte
    City, B.C.), 1999, “Riparian Management Workshop for the Tlell River LRUP Table.”

Silviculture Institute of British Columbia (now the Forest Management Institute
    of British Columbia), 1995, 1996, "Professional Module II: Regeneration"
    (Module Leadership); 1999, 2000, 2003 "Professional Module I: Basic Principles"
    (Module Leadership, Tutoring).

B.C. Ministry of Forests, Prince Rupert Forest Region (Smithers, B.C.), 1996,
    "Sub-Boreal Spruce Stand Dynamics and Old-Growth Management."

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