Exotic forest fungi: a new approach for detecting them in time

Each exotic fungus species poses a new threat of disease to Canadian forests. To detect such pests, an early warning system based on DNA analysis of plants that are imported into Canada showing no symptoms of disease has been put in place.

Burned timber: salvage logging to promote regeneration

To make up for timber losses caused by fire, salvage logging of burned timber is an economically attractive option. Improved logging practices could promote the establishment of regeneration while reducing the costs associated with the rehabilitation of harvesting sites.

State of Canada's Forests: Annual Report 2009 released

The 19th edition was recently tabled in Parliament and highlights

• the past year for Canada's forests and forest sector
• articles on Canada’s continuing progress toward sustainable forest management and the critical importance of innovation to Canada’s forest sector
• statistical profiles for Canada and the provinces and territories
• a sampling of sustainability indicators

Is Canada's boreal forest ancient?

Although the boreal region itself is ancient, boreal forests are made up of trees that are mostly relatively young compared with some trees that grow in more temperate climates.