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Analysis of the 1979 Check Cruise of the Maine Spruce Budworm Growth Impact Study

Problem Addressed: Double checking the accuracy and uniformity of measurements between and among crews providing data to the Maine Spruce Budworm Growth Impact Study
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Report the analysis of the check cruise data obtained during August and September, 1979.
Key Findings: Results of the 1979 check cruise appear to be comparable to those of the 1975 check cruise conducted by James W. Sewall Company
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Aquatic Impact Studies by FPMI in Quebec Spruce Budworm Spray Block 305, 1977

Problem Addressed: Use of insecticides to stop spruce budworm
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Determine effect of fenitrothion and aminocarb on lakes and streams
Key Findings: No dramatic adverse effects on lake zooplankton, benthos or fish populations occurred but a significant effect on shallow dwelling baetid mayfly nymphs was indicated.
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Aquatic Impact Studies in New Brunswick Forests Treated with Semi-Operational Applications of Matacil Flowable Formulations in 1982

Problem Addressed: Environmental hazards of point source applications of aminocarb flowable formulations to streams.
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Determine impact of double 70.0 g/ha MATACIL 180F + ATLOX 3409F + water and MATACIL 180F + Insecticide Diluent 585 applications under operational conditions to streams within forested areas in New Brunswick.
Key Findings: Effects of applications on stream benthos and indigenous salmonids.
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A Sampling Technique for Estimating Numerical Trends in Larval Populations of Insect Defoliators on Conifers

Problem Addressed: Separation of defoliating insects from coniferous branch samples
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Determine potential in determining numerical indices of population densities as required for chemical control operations.
Key Findings: The technique showed a four-fold advantage over the conventional counting mill system when compared on the basis of time, staff and cost.
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A Study of the Market for the Balsam Fir Dimension Lumber in the Twin Cities

Problem Addressed: Utilization of balsam fir
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Determine an estimate of the current market share of balsam fir in the Twin Cities markets and to obtain information concerning the opinions and attitudes of retail yard owner/managers.
Key Findings: The biggest hurdles to overcome for increased market share of balsam fir in the Twin Cities' dimension lumber market are a lack of knowledge and familiarity with the species on the part of retailers and large order customers, and the real or perceived supply instabilities.
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A Summary of Current Techniques Used for Sampling Spruce Budworm Populations and Estimating Defoliation in Eastern Canada (1980)

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Describes the methods currently in use in eastern Canada for sampling populations of the eastern spruce budworm and provides the reader with the information necessary for evaluating data from different areas and for making comparisons between areas.
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