Full cycle — Nutrients Cycled back to the forest

In 2015 UNBC and the ALRF initiated our wood ash soil amendment research.  Wood ash, including the various nutrients remaining in the ash, were returned to the forest.  The ash is a product generated from the burning of wood residues (e.g. wood chips) for heat and/or electrical energy and is produced at numerous locations throughout …

2017 UNBC Field Safety

The ALRF is proud to support the training of various students heading out for great experiences in research associated with UNBC.  UNBC’s Field Safety Committee has announced: In preparation for upcoming field seasons, the Field Safety Committee is sponsoring a training session on April 28, 2017, for anyone planning to conduct wilderness-based field research. Pre-workshop …

Moose Eat What!?

UNBC’s Dr. Roy Rea continues to do some great work with his studies on moose (Alces alces).  Some of his findings of moose winter diet are in this article : A Preliminary Assessment of Moose (Alces alces) Winter Diets in the Aleza Lake Research Forest in North-Central British Columbia