Canadian Forest Service Publications
The impact of climate change at the Turkey Lakes Watershed. 2013. Hazlett, P.; Beall, F.; Webster, K. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service, Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Frontline Express 76.2p.
Year: 2013
Issued by: Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Catalog ID: 35169
Language: English
Series: Frontline Express (GLFC - Sault Ste. Marie)
Availability: PDF (download)
Plain Language Summary
The Turkey Lakes Watershed Study was established in 1980, initially as a response to concerns about the effects of acid rain. Over the last 30 years, Great Lakes Forestry Centre researchers in collaboration with partners from Environment Canada have measured climate variables, atmospheric deposition, water quantity and quality and tree growth. The resulting comprehensive data set has allowed for the study of climatic trends and their effects on the forest ecosystem. Records show an increase in mean temperature of approximately 1°C per decade, more frequent droughts and a shorter duration of ice cover on lakes. Average forest growth declined, but varied with topographic position: decline was greater on moister, lower slope positions. This research improves our understanding of the impacts of climate change and supports the government’s mandate to protect Canada’s forests.
