Effects of Boreal Well Site Reclamation Practices on Long-Term Planted Spruce and Deciduous Tree Regeneration

Well site development associated with oil sands exploration is common in boreal mixedwood forests of northern Alberta, Canada, and necessitates reforestation to accommodate other land uses. Little is known about the impact of soil and debris handling strategies during well site construction on long-...

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Main Authors: Laurie A. Frerichs, Edward W. Bork, Terrance J. Osko, M. Anne Naeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/6/201