Alberta Forest Products Association Membership directory
REF 634.98 ALB 2008
Canadian Forestry: the View Beyond the Trees
634.90971 STA
DICTIONARIES
The Dictionary of Forestry
634.9 DIC 1998 GENERAL COLLECTION
WebCat & Library of Congress Subject Headings
Dictionary of Natural Resource Management
6,000 entries, many of them illustrated and annotated with a detailed set of appendices covering conversion factors, geological time scales, and classifications of organisms.
REF 333.703 DUN 1996
Terminology of Forest Science, Technology, Practice, and Products
634.903 TER
Oxford English Dictionary [20 volumes]
REF 423 OXF 1989
If off-campus, contact Public Services Librarian for username/password.
GUIDES
Identification Guide to the Trees of Canada
Lists every tree in Canada, each with a location map showing where it grows, as well as a detailed study of the leaves and fruit.
582.160971 LAU 1989
Field Guide to Ecosites of Northern Alberta
The classification system used has 3 levels—ecosite, ecosite phase, and plant community type. 38 ecosites in Northern Alberta are described, with soil type and moisture nutrient grids for each plant.
577.37 BEC 1996
Indicator Plant Species in Canadian Forests
Introduction to the concept of plants as indicators of environmental conditions (e.g. soil nutrient and moisture regimes, pH, soil type) within Canada’s forests. Provides information on the identification, ecology, geographic range and indicator value of 80 selected vascular plants, mosses and lichens.
581.73 RIN 1997
Principles of forest pathology
634.963 TAI 1996
FORESTRY LAW AND LEGISLATION
Regulated Forestry Profession Amendment Act, 2001
348.022 ALB REG 2001
Balancing Act: Environmental Issues In Forestry
Outlines the basic principles of forestry and ecology, then turns to a discussion of the major issues in forestry, including clearcutting, slashburning, management chemicals, sustainable forestry, etc.
634.9 KIM 1997
Fire and Harvest Residual (FAHR) Project: the Impact of Wildfire and Harvest Residuals on Forest Structure and Biodiversity in Aspen- Dominated Boreal Forests of Alberta: Final Summary Report
577.37 FIR 1999
PERIODICALS: MAGAZINES, JOURNALS, NEWSPAPERS
The WebCat is the Library's computerized catalogue. It is the listing of books, videos, and journals available in the Library. You can locate material on specific topics by performing a Subject Heading search. Portage College Library uses Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Some sample headings for Forestry you can perform a search on in the WebCat:
Forests and Forestry
Forest Ecology
Forest Products
Sustainable Forestry
The Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification System to group books and videos together by subject on the library shelves. The call number on the WebCat corresponds to the number on the label on the spine of the book (e.g. 155.4 BEE).
Examples
634 - Forests and Forestry
Periodicals are published at regular intervals, generally more frequently than annually. Each issue is numbered and/or dated consecutively, and normally contains separate articles, stories, or other writings. Scanning current issues of periodicals in your subject area can be useful when you are trying to think of a topic.
Wildland Firefighter
Report Newsmagazine
National Geographic
ELECTRONIC DATABASES
An electronic database is used to find articles in magazines, journals and newspapers. Portage Library subscribes to a number of Web-based electronic databases. The databases that you will find useful for your studies are:
Academic OneFile has extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.
Academic Search Complete is the world's most comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 4,600 peer-reviewed journals. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1887, with the majority of full text titles in searchable PDF format.
Agricola contains bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library. Covers topics in agriculture and allied disciplines including plant and animal sciences, forestry, entomology, soil and water resources, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, agricultural products, alternative farming practices, and food and nutrition. Full-text articles are available.
Canadian Newsstand offers access to the full text of Canadian newspapers.
Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily.
Access to databases is restricted to the Portage College students, faculty and staff The Internet is a rich source of material. The sites listed here are just a starting point. If you are looking for a specific topic, try typing keywords into one of the basic search tools such as Yahoo, AltaVista, Google, etc.
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Atlas of Canada: Forest Regions Atlas of Canada: Tree Species by Ecoregion Canadian Forests provides government and association directories, employment and forestry news, and links to a variety of forestry information resources. Canadian Institute of Forestry Forestnet.com is the home to the "Logging and Sawmilling Journal" and the "TimberWest Journal". Issues are packed with valuable and useful job stories on successful mechanized harvesting and wood processing techniques and equipment, special editorial features, plus timely information on legislation, industry news, annual events, and people and products pertinent to America’s and Canada's largest forestry market.
Forestry Careers and Employment Natural Resources Canada-Canada's Forests Tree Trends (formerlyTreeTrends and Tree Guide) Resource Development & Wildlife Sustainable Resource Development Annual Report 2006-2007 Sustainable Resource Development Business Plan 2008-2011
WEB SITES
The site for Canada's national organization for forestry professionals. Provides information about professional development, employment opportunities, publications, forestry links, etc.
Tree Biology and Plant Science in a Human-dominated World
This site focuses on the impact of human activities on wildlife and provides an index of relevant resources. Includes a section on “Forestry and Wildlife Interactions.”
This annual report of the Alberta Ministry of Sustainable Resource Development contains the Minister’s accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the Ministry business plan.
The business plan for the three years commencing April 1, 2008 was prepared in accordance with the Government Accountability Act and the government's accounting policies. The Ministry's priorities outlined in the business plan were developed in the context of the government's business and fiscal plans.
Environment Complete covers applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, and urban planning.
Environment Index contains more than 1,590,000 records from 1,500 domestic and international titles going back to the 1950s (including 960 active core titles) as well as 100 monographs.
