Journal Articles & Theses

A   list of known peer-reviewed publications from ALRF-based research (*indicates graduate theses).

2010 to Present


Rea, R.V., 2014.
A preliminary assessment of moose (Alces alces) winter diets in the Aleza Lake Research Forest in north-central British Columbia. Wildlife Afield 11, 50–53.
Rea, R.V., 2011.
Impacts of moose (Alces alces) browsing on paper birch (Betula papyrifera) morphology and potential timber quality. Silva Fennica 45, 227–236.

Doering, M., and  D. Coxson. 2010.

Riparian alder ecosystems as epiphytic lichen refugia in sub-boreal spruce forests  of  British Columbia. Botany 88: 144-157

 Campbell, J., Bradfield, G.E., Prescott, C.E., and A.L. Fredeen. 2010.

The influence of over-storey Populus on epiphytic lichens in subboreal spruce forests of British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 40: 143-154.

2000 to 2009


Bois C. H., D.T. Janzen, P.T. Sanborn, and A.L. Fredeen. 2009.

      Contrasting total carbon stocks between ecological site series in a subboreal spruce research forest in central
British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 39: 897-907.

*Doering, M. J. D. 2009.

Lichen refugia within sub-boreal spruce forests: the role of riparian alder swales. Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC.

*Gerwing, T.G. 2009.

Reproductive ecology of the Sitka Willow (Salix stichensis). Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC.

Hooper, J. and R.V. Rea. 2009.

The use of an orthotic casting foam as a track-plate medium for wildlife research and monitoring. Wildlife Biology. 15 (1):106-112.

Sanborn, P., T. Jull. 2008.

The timing of peatland initation in east-central British Columbia: a first look. NRESi Extension Note.

Campbell, J.  and  A. L.  Fredeen.  2007.

Contrasting the abundance, nitrogen and carbon of epiphytic macrolichen species between host trees and soil types in a sub-boreal forest..  Canadian Journal of Botany.  85.  31-42.

* Khurana, D.  2007.

The growth of styroblock, chemical and mechanical root pruned lodgepole pine seedlings in interior British Columbia.  Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC.  87pp.

Fredeen, A.L., T. Pypker, J. Waughtal.  2007.

When do replanted sub-boreal clearcuts become net sinks for CO2?    Forest Ecology and Management. 239.  210-216.

Newbery J.E. (Ted),  K. Lewis, , M. Walters.  2007.

Inonotus tomentosus and the dynamics of unmanaged and partial-cut wet sub-boreal spruce-fir forests.  Canadian Journal of Forest Research.  37(12).  2663-2676.

Fredeen, A.  2006.

How is forest management influencing carbon storage in sub-boreal forests?  Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Research Extension Note.  06-01.  9pp.

Fredeen, A.L., D.T.  Janzen and  R. Wheate.  2006.

Radiometric correction techniques and accuracy assessment for Landsat TM data in remote forested regions.  Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing.  32.  330-340.

*Janzen, D.  2006.

The impact of forest management activities on carbon stocks and sequestration in the Aleza Lake Research Forest.  UNBC Master’s thesis.  105pp.

Alamouti, S.  2005.

Morphological and Molecular Identification of Ophiostomatoid Fungi Associated with Spruce-Attacking Bark Beetles of the Genus Ips De Geer.  UBC Master’s thesis.  150pp.

*Botting, R.B. 2005

Lichen and bryophyte diversity, nitrogen and Co2 exchange from sub-boreal spruce forest floors in central British Columbia. Master of Science Thesis, Ecosystem Science and Management Program, University of Northern BC, Prince George , BC .

Botting, R.B. and   A.L. Fredeen. 2005.

Contrasting terrestrial lichen, liverwort, and moss diversity between old-growth and young second-growth forest on two soil textures in central British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Botany.

Daniels L.D,  C. DeLong, B. Heemskerk, K.O. Storaunet.  2005.

Temporal development of decaying log habitats in wet spruce-fir stands in east-central British Columbia.  Canadian Journal of Forest Research.  35.  2841-2850.

Fredeen, A.L., C. H. Bois, D.T. Janzen   and P.T. Sanborn.   2005

Comparison of coniferous forest carbon stocks between old-growth and young second-growth forest on two soil types in central British Columbia, Canada. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 35:1411-1421.

Newbery J.E. (Ted) and K.  Lewis. 2004.

Estimating time since death of Picea glauca x engelmanii and Abies lasiocarpa in wet-cool sub-boreal spruce forests.  Canadian Journal of Forest Research.  34.  931-938.

Sanborn P., C. Bulmer and D. Coopersmith. 2004.

Use of wood waste in rehabilitation of landings constructed on fine-textured soils, central interior British Columbia , Canada . Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 19(3): 175-183.

*Waughtal, J. D. 2003.

Quantification of Carbon Pools and Fluxes in Relation to Land-Use in Sub-Boreal British Columbia . Master of Science Thesis, Ecosystem Science and Management Program, University of Northern BC , Prince George , BC .

Newbery, J.E., K.J. Lewis and M.B. Walters.   2003.

Estimating time since death of Picea glauca x engelmannii and Abies lasiocarpa in wet-cool sub-boreal spruce forests. Can. J. For. Res. Accepted Oct. 24, 2003.

Pypker, T.G.  and  A.L. Fredeen. 2003.

CO2 fluxes from a chronosequence of clearcuts 1 to 10 years after harvest in sub-boreal BC. Forest Ecology and Management. 172:249-259.

Khetmalas, M., K. Egger, H. Massicotte, L. Tackaberry and  J. Clapperton.  2002.

Bacterial diversity associated with sub-alpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) ectomycorrhizae following wildfire and salvage-logging in central British Columbia.  Canadia Journal of Microbiology.  48.  611-625.

Newbery, J.E., K.J. Lewis and M. Walters.   2002.

Disturbance and succession in sub-boreal forests: impacts of Inonotus tomentosus and partial cut harvesting. Presentation at the 4 th International Workshop on Disturbance Dynamics in Boreal Forests, Aug. 9-14, Prince George, BC, Canada.

Pypker, T.G.  and A.L. Fredeen. 2002.

The growing season carbon balance of a sub-boreal clearcut five and six years after harvesting. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 114(1): 15-30.

Egger, K., K. Mah, H. Massicotte, L. Tackaberry.  2001.

The impacts of broadcast burning after clear cutting on the diversity of ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with hybrid spruce seedlings in central British Columbia.  Candian Journal of Forest Research.  31.  224-235.

*Newbery, J.E. 2001.

 Small Scale Disturbances and Stand Dynamics in Inonotus tomentosus infected and uninfected Old-growth. Master’s thesis, University of Northern BC, Prince George, BC.

*Pypker, T.G. 2001.

C Sequestration in Young BC Sub-Boreal Forests. Master’s thesis, Ecosystem Science and Management Program, University of Northern BC .

1990s


Sanborn, P., C. Bulmer, D. Coopersmith, A. Dale, and D. Erickson. 1999.

Soil rehabilitation research at the Aleza Lake Research Forest . Forest Research Note #18, Prince George Forest Region.


Newbery, J.E., Lewis, K.J. and Walters, M. 1999.

Estimating time since death of Picea glauca x engelmannii and Abies lasiocarpa in wet-cool sub-boreal spruce forests. Ecological Society of America.


Evans, R.E., J.D. Lousier, H.B. Massicotte and D. S. Coxson. 1998.

Winter carbon dioxide and soil temperatures in sub-boreal spruce forests in central British Columbia. In: Ecology and Management of Northern Forest Soils Proceedings, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George , BC.


Bernier, D., and K. J. Lewis. 1998.

Site and soil characteristics related to the incidence of Inonotus tomentosus. Forest Ecology and Management 120, 131-142.


Lousier, J.D., R.E. Evans, N. 1998.

Examination of some of the soil biological aspects of the rehabilitation of disturbed fine-textured soils at the Aleza Lake Research Forest. In: Ecology and Management of Northern Forest Soils Proceedings, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC.


*Bernier, D. 1997.

Incidence and Spread of Inonotus tomentosus. Master’s thesis, Forestry Program, University of Northern BC, Prince George, BC.


1930s


Griffith, B.G. 1931.

     The natural regeneration of spruce in central British Columbia. The Forestry Chronicle.


1920s


*Barr, P.M. 1929.

The effect of soil moisture on the establishment of spruce reproduction in British Columbia. Yale University, School of Forestry, Bulletin no. 26. (The original manuscript was submitted as a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy)