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bush_pilot
Member
Post Number: 3
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 1:55 pm: | 
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Ed
They have been logging in the Hearst Kap area for years and continue to, there are still large forests of spruce, but with the modern machinery how long will they last? As you probably know that area is very flat, like a farmers field and that is how they are harvesting. They cut a large square block leave a couple blocks then cut again. They replant and go back and cut the blocks they saved several years later. I have to admit I do see a lot of reforestation going on with cut blocks that are in varies stages of growth. A loggers life is much easier farther north in the boreal forest, sandy soil and flat terrain. To see a very clear example of this checkerboard effect look on the satillite photo and try to find Chapleau. Along the highway that runs east-west just south of town.
As far as Aston lake goes to be honest I haven't noticed but I should be over the area in April and will certainly take note.
It is interesting that logging operations north of Sudbury tend to be small clear cuts while south of Sudbury it is difficult to tell from the air where they are actually cutting because they are doing selective cuts. You almost have to see the skidders on the ground to know they are there. Why is that? Are they different companies, does the MNR require different techniques?
I'll try to take some low level (relative to the satellite photos of Aston Lake.
B.P. |
bigfish
Member
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 5:22 pm: |
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Hi everyone,
I just registered today. I have been camping in Temagami at Finlayson Piont for about 15yrs. I am helplessly addicted to the place. I was wondering where the satellite images you guys are talking about can be downloaded or viewed.
Tom |
ed
Moderator
Post Number: 34
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 5:22 pm: |
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Bush Pilot:
In the 70's I was looking at aerial photos of the Kap Hearst area to identify peat bogs. I thought I saw all sorts of them until I began to realize that I was looking at clearcuts. It has been going on for a long time. But it's good to hear that the forests there are regenerating.
It would be nice if they did selective logging north of Sudbury as well, instead of trying to turn the native forests into Aspen tree farms for Oriented Strand Board production.
Pictures of the area around Aston lake would be great to see if you have a chance to take them during your travels.I haven't been up that way for a few years now, but I understand there is a lot of clearcutting going on.
Thanks for responding.
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ed
Moderator
Post Number: 35
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 5:24 pm: |
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Tom:
Read the posts near the top of this thread. |
hillbilly
Member
Post Number: 10
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 8:15 pm: |
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Tom,
Try going to this site.
http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/realtime/single .cgi?2004082/crefl1_143.A2004082163000-20040821635 01.250m.jpg
Bill |
purser
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Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 1:17 am: |
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Bill, the last time I tried to sit like that (pic), I ended up in intensive care. |
hillbilly
Member
Post Number: 11
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 9:01 pm: |
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purser,
That statue I picked up years ago. I use to be into CB's in the late '70s and early '80s. My CB handle was the Hillbilly and the statue fit the handle.
Bill |
purser
Member
Post Number: 6
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 12:10 am: |
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Bill, ...It's great, makes me want to go find my jug... |
bob
Member
Post Number: 4
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 7:02 am: |
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The satelite shots from Mar. 22 were great thanks to the professor(whoever he was-I can't find him now). They showed where the ice and snow where and would be great for an ice out party. I cannot find anything like it that is up to date. Any suggestions? |
bush_pilot
Member
Post Number: 12
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, April 2, 2004 - 3:53 pm: |
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aerial photos from 31 Mar 2004. Large cut block SW of Montreal River south of Elk Lake, note the regen at top of cut block. |
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