The boreal forest is a vast circumpolar ecosystem covering approximately 11% of terrestrial
land globally. The Canadian boreal forest is rich in natural resources such as lumber …

The boreal forest is one of the largest forest ecosystems in the world, covering 14.7 million
km2 globally. The Canadian boreal forest has a wealth of natural resources, including coal …

Surface mining in the Canadian boreal forest involves the removal of vegetation and soils,
resulting in the local loss of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Ectomycorrhizal (EM) …

Ectomycorrhizal fungi are an important component to ecosystem function in the boreal forest.
Underlying factors influencing fungal community composition and richness, such as host …

Overcoming establishment limitation is an integral task during forest restoration on degraded
lands for tree species whose prominence is declining, such as those in the Quercus genus …

Following oil extraction by surface mining, sites are reclaimed by reconstructing soils using
salvaged organic and mineral materials, and planted to native tree species. This study …

Forest disturbances can alter mycorrhizal fungal communities with consequences for
subsequent plant establishment and growth. One possible mitigation strategy to promote …

Aims The few remaining old-growth forests in the northeastern United States are often
comprised of ectomycorrhizal (EM) tree-dominated patches surrounded by arbuscular …

Stockpiling of soils is essential for reclamation after oil sands mining, and can influence
revegetation through degradation of seed viability and soil quality. Three peat-mineral …

Rising temperatures associated with climate change have been shown to negatively affect
the photosynthetic rates of boreal forest tree saplings at their southern range limits. To …