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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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A Technical Review of Planning and Guidance Procedures in Maine’s Spruce Budworm Spray Operation with Recommendations for Refined Spray Application

Problem Addressed: Implementing a more refined spraying program for control of spruce budworm damage in Maine.
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Review present spray operation procedures and offer suggestions for dealing with the problems inherent in each stage.
Key Findings: A Loran-C based electronic guidance system used in conjunction with visual guidance in well planned blocks under the supervision of proficient, experienced guides and monitors is recommended for future spray operations
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A Work Plan to Minimize Effects of the Spruce Budworm Through Stand Alteration

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Evaluate the long term effects of both new and old forest management practices on spruce budworm populations and forest composition, assess regional effects of new and old management practices to control spruce budworm populations and reduce stand susceptibility and vulnerability, and evaluate the long term effects of the above on a large scale.
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Aerial Foliage Protection Program Nova Scotia, 1986

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Protect foliage from being eaten and/or killed by spruce budworm larvae and to protect cone bearing trees in designated cone production areas in Cape Breton Island
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A History of Recent Infestations of the Spruce Budworm in Northwestern Ontario, and an Estimate of Resultant Timber Losses

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm infestations in the Lac Seul and Lake Nipigon regions of northwestern Ontario
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Make deductions which indicate when the first severe defoliation occurred.
Key Findings: The potential for future losses within the areas affected by 1955 is almost double the amount destroyed.
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