Publications – Alan Vyse

This researcher no longer works for the B.C. Government.

Publications

Listed in order of publication date.

• 2006 to 2010
• 2000 to 2005
• 1999 and earlier

2006 to 2010:

2010:

• Vyse, A., D. Bendickson, K. Hannam, D.M. Cuzner, and K.D. Bladon. 2010. Forest Practices (Chapter 5). In: Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler, and K.D. Bladon (editors). 2010. Compendium of forest hydrology and geomorphology in British Columbia. B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. Pp. 111-131. 

2009:

• Klenner, W., A. Arsenault, E.G. Brockerhoff, and A. Vyse. 2009. Biodiversity in forest ecosystems and landscapes: A conference to discuss future directions in biodiversity management for sustainable forestry. For. Ecol. Manage. 258(Supplement 1):s1-s4. IUFRO Conference on Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems and Landscapes.
• Vyse, A., C. Ferguson, D.J. Huggard, J. Roach, and B. Zimonick. 2009. Regeneration beneath lodgepole pine dominated stands attacked or threatened by the mountain pine beetle in the south central Interior, British Columbia. For. Ecol. Manage. 258(Supplement 1):s36-s43. IUFRO Conference on Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems and Landscapes. 
• Vyse, A. and S.W. Simard. 2009. Broadleaves in the Interior of British Columbia: Their extent, use, management and prospects for investment in genetic conservation and improvement. For. Chron. 85(4):528-537

2008:

• Vyse, A., C. Ferguson, and D.J. Huggard. 2008. Wind and snow damage nine years following four harvest treatments in a subalpine fir - Engelmann spruce forest at Sicamous Creek in southern interior British Columbia, Canada. For. Chron. 84(3):401-409. 
• Vyse, A. 2008. Ponderosa pine hard hit by mountain pine beetle. B.C. Forest Professional 14(4):26-28. 
• Vyse, A. and S. Simard. 2008. Broadleaved species status report for the British Columbia Interior. A report for the Forest Genetics Council of British Columbia. 44p. 

2006:

• Lajzerowicz, C.C., A. Vyse, M. Jull, and T. Newsome. 2006. Performance of planted Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir seedlings in British Columbia’s southern mountains. For. Chron. 82(1):84-94.
• Vyse, A., C. Ferguson, S.W. Simard, T. Kano, and P. Puttonen. 2006. Growth of Douglas-fir, lodgepole pine, and ponderosa pine seedlings underplanted in a partially-cut, dry Douglas-fir stand in south-central British Columbia. For. Chron. 82(5):723-732. 

2000 to 2005:

2005:

• Vyse, A., A.K. Mitchell, and L.E. de Montigny. 2005. Seeking alternatives to clearcutting in Britsh Columbia: the role of large-scale experiments for sustainable forestry. In: Peterson C.E. and D.A. Maguire (editors). Balancing ecosystem values: innovative experiments for sustainable forestry. Proceedings of a conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-635. pp 155-164. 
• Huggard, D.J., A. Arsenault, A. Vyse, and W. Klenner. 2005. The Opax Mountain silvicultural systems project: preliminary results for managing complex, dry interior Douglas-fir forests. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 72. 

2004:

• Mitchell, A.K., A. Vyse, D.J. Huggard, and W.J. Beese. 2004. Long-term silviculture experiments contribute to science-based forest management in British Columbia’s public forests. For. Snow Landsc. Res. 78(1-2):139-150. 
• Simard, S.W., D.L. Sachs, A. Vyse, and L.L. Blevins. 2004. Paper birch competitive effects vary with conifer tree species and stand age in interior British Columbia forests: implications for reforestation policy and practice. For. Ecol. Manage. 198(1-3):55-74.

2003:

• Brang, P., J. Moran, P.K. Puttonen, and A. Vyse. 2003. Regeneration of Picea engelmannii and Abies lasiocarpa in high-elevation forests of south-central British Columbia depends on nurse logs. For. Chron. 79(2):273-279.
• Heineman, J.L., G.D. Hope, S.W. Simard, A. Vyse, D.A. Lloyd, and D.J. Miege. 2003. The effects of site preparation and harvesting practices on planted seedling productivity and microenvironment in Southern Interior Dry, Grassy IDF Forests. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Tech. Rep. 009. http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Tr/Tr009.htm [Link]
• Huggard, D.J. and A. Vyse. 2003. Site preparation alternatives in the wet, cold ESSF: results from Sicamous Creek. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 65.

2002:

• Benskin, H.J. and A. Vyse. 2002. British Columbia Forest Service's Science Program: Science to support sustainability. For. Chron. 78(1):72-73. [Link]
• Huggard, D.J. and A. Vyse. 2002. Comparing clearcutting and alternatives in a high-elevation forest: early results from Sicamous Creek. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 63.
• Huggard, D.J. and A. Vyse. 2002. Edge effects in high-elevation forests at Sicamous Creek. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 62.

2001:

• Simard, S.W., J.L. Heineman, W.J. Mather, D.L. Sachs, and A. Vyse. 2001. Effects of Operational Brushing on Conifers and Plant Communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: Results from PROBE 1991-2000 PRotocol for Operational Brushing Evaluations. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 48. 
• Simard, S., J. Heineman, J. Mather, D. Sachs, and A. Vyse. 2001. Brushing effects on conifers and plant communities in the southern interior of British Columbia: summary of PROBE results 1991-2000. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 58.
• Huggard, D.J., A. Vyse, W. Klenner, and C. Ferguson. 2001. Wind and snow damage in ESSF: Update from Sicamous Creek (PDF, 2.7MB). In: Mitchell, S.J. and J. Rodney (compilers). Proceedings of the Windthrow Researchers Workshop held January 31-February 1, 2001 in Richmond, British Columbia, pp. 58-63 

2000:

• Huggard, D.J., W. Klenner, and A. Vyse. 2000. Identifying and Managing Fauna Sensitive to Forest Management: Examples From the Sicamous Creek and Opax Mountain Silvicultural Systems Sites (PDF, 63KB). In: Darling, L. (ed.) At risk: proceedings of a conference on the biology and management of species and habitats at risk. February 15-19,1999, University College of the Cariboo, Kamloops, B.C. Ministry of Environment Lands and Parks, Victoria, B.C. Pp. 235-239

1999 and earlier:

1999:

• Huggard, D.J., W. Klenner, and A. Vyse. 1999. Windthrow following four harvest treatments in an Engelmann spruce-subalpine fir forest in southern interior British Columbia, Canada. Can. J. For. Res. 29(10):1547-1556.

1998:

• Hollstedt, D.C. and A. Vyse. 1998. The Sicamous Creek Silvicultural Systems Project. In: Ecosystem Dynamics and Silviculture Systems in Interior Wet-belt ESSF and ICH Forests. Workshop Proceedings June 10-12, 1997. University of Northern British Columbia. pp. 57.
• Huggard, D. and W. Klenner. 1998. Effects of Harvest Type and Edges on Shrews at the Opax Mountain Silvicultural Systems Site. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 235-245
• Bealle Statland, C.A. 1998. Stand structure and growth estimates for the Opax Mountain silvicultural systems trial. In: Managing the dry douglas-fir forests of the southern interior: workshop proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt, and D. Huggard (editors). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 136-148. 
• Bealle Statland, C.A. 1998. Uneven-aged Interior Douglas-fir stand dynamics at Pothole Creek. In: Managing the dry Douglas-fir forests of the Southern Interior: workshop proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, Britsh Columbia, Canada. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp.127.
• Kaipainen, J., P. Puttonen, and A. Vyse. 1998. Advanced Regeneration of Interior Douglas-fir Forests following Uniform Partial cut and Small Patch-cut Logging at Opax Mountain. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 149-160. 
• Klenner, W. 1998. Effects of Experimental Harvesting Treatments on the Demography and Behaviour of Sciurids at Opax Mountain. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 264-276. 
• Klenner, W. 1998. Effects of Experimental Harvesting Treatments on the Demography of Mice and Voles at Opax Mountain. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 255-263 
• Klenner, W. and A. Vyse. 1998. The Opax Mountain Silvicultural Systems Project: Evaluating Alternative Approaches to Managing Dry Douglas-fir Forests. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 128-135. 
• Klenner, W. and D. Huggard. 1998. Nesting and Foraging Habitat Requirements of Woodpeckers in Relation to Experimental Harvesting Treatments at Opax Mountain. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 277-291 [Link]
• Miller, D. and L. Maclauchlan. 1998. Assessment of Forest Insect Conditions at Opax Mountain Silviculture Trial. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 161-185 
• Newman, R., G. Powell, K. Cameron, and C. DeMaere. 1998. Effects of Cattle Trampling and Browsing on Lodgepole Pine Plantations. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 77-80 [Link]
• Newsome, T. 1998. Site Preparation on Dry Grassy Sites in the Cariboo Forest Region. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 53-61. 
• Prescott, C. and G. Hope. 1998. Net Nitrogen Mineralization and Nitrification in the Forest Floor and Mineral Soil at the Opax Mountain Silvicultural Systems Trial. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 195-201 
• Puttonen, P.K. and A. Vyse. 1998. Development of High Elevation Engelmann Spruce-Supalpine Fir Stands Established Using Advanced Regeneration. In: Ecosystem Dynamics and Silviculture Systems in Interior Wet-belt ESSF and ICH Forests. Workshop Proceedings June 10-12, 1997. University of Northern British Columbia. pp. 44-45.
• Vyse, A. 1998. Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: An Introduction to the Workshop. In Managing the Dry Douglas-fir Forests of the Southern Interior: Workshop Proceedings. April 29-30, 1997, Kamloops, B.C. A. Vyse, C. Hollstedt and D. Huggard (editors), B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Working Paper 34. pp. 1. 
• Vyse, A., D.C. Hollstedt, and D.J. Huggard (Editors). 1998. Managing the dry Douglas-fir forests of the southern interior: workshop proceedings April 29-30, 1997 Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. B.C. Min. For., For. Sci. Prog., Victoria. Work. Pap. 34.

1997:

• Hollstedt, D.C. and A. Vyse (editors). 1997. Sicamous Creek silvicultural systems project: workshop proceedings: April 24-25, 1996 Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Work. Pap. 24. 
• Parish, R. 1997. Age and size structure of the forest at Sicamous Creek. In: Hollstedt, C. And A. Vyse (editors). Sicamous Creek Silvicultural Systems Project: Workshop Proceedings, April 24-25, 1996. Kamloops, BC. B.C. Min. For. Working Paper 24. pp 16-31

1996:

• Vyse, A. 1996. Should We Grow Mixtures of Paper Birch and Douglas-fir in the Interior Cedar-hemlock Biogeoclimatic Zone?. In: Comeau et al (eds). 1996. Ecology and Management of B.C. Hardwoods - Workshop proceedings December 1 and 2, 1993, Richmond, B.C. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Rep. 255. pp. 169-175

1995:

• Simpson, D.G. and A. Vyse. 1995. Planting stock performance: Site and RGP effects. For. Chron. 71(6):739-742. [Link]
• Lloyd, D. and A. Vyse. 1995. Tyner Lake stand of Western Larch near Merritt, British Columbia. In: Ecology and management of Larix forests: a look ahead. Proc. of an international symposium. W.C. Schmidt and K.J. McDonald (compilers). 1992 October 5-9; Whitefish Mont., USA. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-319. Ogden Utah: U.S. Dept. Ag. pp.489-490. 
• Vyse, A. and E. Elmes. 1995. Early survival and growth of Eurasian Larix species in South central British Columbia. In: Ecology and management of Larix forests: a look ahead. Proc. of an international symposium. W.C. Schmidt and K.J. McDonald (compilers). 1992 October 5-9; Whitefish Mont., USA. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-319. Ogden Utah: U.S. Dept. Ag. pp.509.

1994:

• Vyse, A. and D.L. DeLong. 1994. Old and New Silviculture in the Cedar-Hemlock Forests of British Columbia's Southern Interior. In: Interior Cedar-Hemlock-White Pine Forests: Ecology and Management. Symposium Proceedings. March 2-4, 1993. The Ridpath Hotel, Spokane, Washington, USA. pp 277-283. 

1992:

• Butt, G. and A. Vyse. 1992. Regeneration of Engelmann Spruce and Subalpine Fir in Southern British Columbia following Clearcutting - Project 3.61. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 210.
• Vyse, A. and W.J. Mather. 1992. Estimates of Mortality, Growth and Condition in an 18-year-old ICHmw2 Plantation - Project 3.35.21. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 207.
• Simard, S.W. and A. Vyse. 1992. Ecology and management of paper birch and black cottonwood in southern British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Victoria, B.C. Land Manag. Rep. 75. 

1991:

• Mitchell, B. and A. Vyse. 1991. Operational Mechanical Site Preparation Trials in the IDF, MS and ESSF Zones in the Kamloops Forest Region - Project 3.35.06. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 178.
• Newsome, T.A., D.C. Sutherland, and A. Vyse. 1991. Establishing Douglas-fir Plantations in the Dry Belt of Interior British Columbia. In: Interior Douglas-fir the species and its management. pp. 227-233.

1990:

• Mitchell, W.K., B.G. Dunsworth, D.G. Simpson, and A. Vyse. 1990. Planting and Seeding. (Chapter 18) In: Regenerating British Columbia's Forests. D.P. Lavender et. al. (editors). Univ. B.C. Press, Vancouver, B.C., pp. 235-253. 
• Lavender, D.P., R. Parish, C.M. Johnson, G. Montgomery, A. Vyse, R.A. Willis, and D. Winston (Editors). 1990. Regenerating British Columbia's forests. Univ. B.C. Press, Vancouver, B.C., 372pp. 
• Simard, S. and A. Vyse. 1990. Competition Between Paper Birch and Douglas-fir in the Interior Cedar Hemlock Zone - Project No. 3.67. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 138
• Weetman, G. and A. Vyse. 1990. Natural Regeneration. (Chapter 10) In: Regenerating British Columbia's Forests. D.P. Lavender et. al. (editors). Univ. B.C. Press, Vancouver, B.C., pp. 118-129. 

1989:

• Banister, E. and A. Vyse. 1989. Ergonomics of Tree Planting - FRDA Project 3.54. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 124.
• Simard, S. and A. Vyse. 1989. Competition Among Lodgepole Pine and Plant Species in a Sitka Alder-dominated Community in the Southern Interior of B.C. - FRDA Project 3.49. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 072. 
• Vyse, A. 1989. The Effect of Black Army Cutworm on Backlog Reforestation FRDA Project 3.33. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 102. 
• Weetman, G. and A. Vyse. 1989. Harvesting and Regeneration Impacts on Forest Site Nutrition in the ESSF in South-central British Columbia FRDA Project 3.34. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 103. 

1988:

• Coates, D. and A. Vyse. 1988. Conifer Regeneration in the Rhododendron-Vaccinium-Menziesia Brush Community of South Central B.C. - Project No. 3.31. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 011. 
• Simpson, D.G., A. Vyse, and C.F. Thompson. 1988. Root growth capacity effects on field performance. In: Proc. Comb. West. For. Nurs. Council, For. Nurs. Assoc. B.C., and Intermountain For. Nurs. Assoc. Mtg., Aug. 8-11, 1988, Vernon, British Columbia, USDA Forest Service GTR-RM-167. pp. 119-121. 
• Vyse, A. 1988. Improving Summer Planting in the Southern Interior of B.C. FRDA Project 3.42. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 028. 
• Vyse, A. 1988. Investigating Vegetation Competition Between Sitka Alder and Lodgepole Pine Seedlings - FRDA Project 3.49. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can. FRDA Research Memo No. 030.

1981:

• Vyse, A. 1981. Growth of Young Spruce Plantations in Interior British Columbia. For. Chron. 57(4):174-180