CFC Forest Management Plan

Appendices

Appendix A
Cloquet Forestry Center Research Projects: 1992 - 2001

Field Research Established in 1992

Biocontrol of Sapstain in Conifers. Dr. Robert Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Effects of Municipal Solid Waste Compost Application on Early Growth in Forest Plantations. Dr. Thomas Nichols, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Wood Treatments to Prevent Decay in Living Trees. Dr. Robert Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Determining Optional Accord/Arsenal Mixes for Red Pine and White Spruce in the Lake States. Dr. Thomas Nichols, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Phytoxicity on White Spruce and Red Pine From Herbicide Release. Dr. Thomas Nichols, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 1993

Treflan/Arsenal Herbicide, Long-Term, Slow Release Study. Dr. Tom Nichols, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Arsenal Formulation Study For Release. Dr. Tom Nichols, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Survival and Growth of Understory White Pine and Balsam Fir Seedlings Under Contrasting Light Environments. Dr. Peter Reich, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Extent Analysis of Armillaria in Old Growth Pine Stands. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Biocontrol of Sap Stain in Harvested Red Pine. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant pathology, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 1994

Biological Control of Blue Stain Fungi in Wood. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Controlling Decay Fungi in Wounded Aspen. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Examination of Phanerochaete gigantea Colonization in Fresh Cut Wood. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Biology of Hyenenochete corrugate. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Control of Bark Beetles in Freshly Cut Logs. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Germination Requirements of Balsam Fir, White Pine, Northern White Cedar. Dr. Klaus Puettmann, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Evaluation of the Role of Woody Understory in the Survival and Spread of Armillaria ostoyea in Red Pine Sites. Dr. Dave French and Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 1995

Comparison of Three White Spruce Genetic Sources. Dr. Bob Stine, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Demonstration - Black Spruce Full-sib Progeny Test. Dr. Bob Stine, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Bioprotection of Logs From Blue Stain Fungi, Applications of Basidiomycete Fungi to Pine For Biopulping Procedures, and Control of Bark Beetles. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Debarking and Pitch Reduction in 8 ft. Pine and Spruce Logs Inoculated With Phanerochaete gigantea. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Growth of Phanerochaeta gigantea Under Different Environmental Conditions. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Insecticide Trials. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Prevention and Cessation of Blue Stain Fungi, Through Prior Inoculation With Phanerochaeta gigantea. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Debarking and Pitch Reduction in 32" Pine Logs. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Comparative Snow Depths in Variable-aged Conifer Plantations in Northeast Minnesota. Jerrold L. Belont, Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.

Assessing Wetland Quality With Ecological Indicators. Dr. Susan Galatowitsh, Dept. of Horticultural Science.

Dynamics and Distribution of Course Woody Debris in Red Pine Forests of the Western Great Lakes. Dr. Dave Grigal, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Ecosystem Management of Minnesota Forests: An Integrated Stand-to-Stand Approach to Succession Biodiversity, Structure and Function in Harvested and Unharvested Northern Forests. Dr. Peter Reich, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Precommercial Thinning of Paper Birch: A look at Stand Dynamics For Three Difference Tree Densities. Dr. Klaus Puettmann, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Silvicultural Practices For Paper Birch Plantations. Ron Severs, Cloquet Forestry Center, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 1996

Biological Control of Sapstain in Pinus Resinosa. Dr. Bob Blanchette and Chad Behrendt, Dept. of Plant Pathology.

Assessing Wetland Quality With Ecological Indicators. Dr. Susan Galatowitsh, Project Manager, Doug Mensing, Research Assistant, Dept. of Horticultural Science.

Competitive Interactions Between Various Overstories and Under-Planted White Pine Seedlings. Dr. Klaus Puettmann and Matt Duvall, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

NADA/NTN Air Quality Monitoring Project. Frederick A. Van De Venter, Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.

Field Research Established in 1997

Acclimation of Dark Respiration to Light Level in Northern Temperate Tree Seedlings. Dr. Chris Lusk, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Debarking and Colonization of Maple Logs Using Phanerochaete gigantea. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Establishment and Maintenance of Evenaged Black Ash Plantations. Ron Severs, Cloquet Forestry Center, University of Minnesota.

Frequency of Armillaria ostoyae Infection of small Woody Debris. Dr. Bob Blanchette and Kathy Kromroy, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Reproductive Potential of Lowland Hardwoods and Mixed Hardwood-Conifers on the Cloquet Forestry Center. Dr. John Zasada, U.S. Forest Service.

Response of White Pine Seedlings to Weeding Under Variable Density Shelterwood Treatments. Dr Klaus Puettmann, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Response of White Pine Seedlings to Removal of Shade Tolerant Midstory. Dr. Klaus Puettmann and Matt Duvall, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 1998

White Pine Seed Zones in Minnesota; a Genetic, Physiological and Pathogenic Evaluation of Provenance Performance. Paul D. Anderson, USDA Forest Service.

Fungal Identifications Related to Bark Beetle Colonizations of White Spruce in the Lake States. Kirsten Haberkin, University of Wisconsin - Madison.

White Pine Under Planting: Balsam Fir Midstory. Dr. Klaus Puettmann, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Evaluation of New Biopulping Fungus on Aspen. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Biological Control Studies on Blue Stain Fungi and Bark Beetles. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Silvicultural Considerations For Establishments and Maintenance of Evenaged Basswood Plantations. Ron Severs, Cloquet Forestry Center, University of Minnesota.

A Demonstration of Fire as a Management Tool in Controlling Understory Competition. Ron Severs, Cloquet Forestry Center, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 1999

Jack Pine Performance Trial. Rick Klevorn, Dept. of Natural Resources and Ron Severs, Cloquet Forestry Center, University of Minnesota.

Impacts of Harvesting on Regeneration, Productivity and Floristic Diversity of Quaking Aspen and Northern Hardwood Ecosystems. (Boone Tract) Dr. Klaus Puettmann, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota and Dr. Jim Mattson, U.S. Forest Service.

Application of Forest Management Guidelines Related to Riparian Zone Management. Department of Natural Resources, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 2000

Biocontrol of Armillaria Root Rot in Stumps and Cut Logs. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Fungal Diversity in Cut Red Pine. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Timber Stand Improvement in Northern Stands - a Minimalist Approach. Dr. Klaus Puettmann, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Bruning in Red Pine Thinning to Regenerate White Pine. Dr. Klaus Puettmann, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Gypsy Moth Survey in Minnesota. Greg Dinneen, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture.

Effect of Cultural Practices and G>A>47 Injections on Flower Development in White Pine. Dr. Andy David, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

CFI Plot - 2000 Remeasurement. Dr. Alan Ek, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

By-Product Application to Forest Soils. Dr. Dan Gilmore, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Field Research Established in 2001

Evaluation of Biocontrol Fungi in Red Pine Stumps. Dr. Bob Blanchette, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.

Intercept - Panel Trap Modified for Monitoring Forest Cerambycidae. Darek Czokajlo and Jim Warren, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.

Large Scale Habitat Effects on Activity Levels of Ruffed Grouse Prior to the Breeding Season. Dr. R.J. Gutiérrez and G.S. Zimmerman, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota.

Drumming Activity of Ruffed Grouse in June and July on the Cloquet Forestry Center. Dr. R. J. Gutiérrez and G.S. Zimmerman, Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota.

Examining Changes in Water-Conducting Capacity With Increasing Sapwood Depth in Red Pine. Dr. Eileen Carey, Dept. of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.