Year: 1990
Type: article
Abstract: In 1988, 217, 825 ha were treated with herbicide for forest management purposes in Canada. Ontario treated the largest absolute number of hectares but New Brunswick had the highest intensity of treatment in terms of percentage of productive forest, cutover or planted area treated. Seventy-six percent of the herbicide was applied aerially. Eighty-five percent was for release. Forest managers across Canada have identified a number of gaps in herbicide technology including the need for: alternatives to herbicides, demonstration areas for the public, assessment methodology, long-term cost/benefit analysis, more information on effects on wildlife habitat, and aerial navigation aids.
Source: The Forestry Chronicle
DOI: 10.5558/tfc66355-4
Author: Robert A. Campbell
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2055550177