Search tips for the Mountain Pine Beetle bibliographic warehouse. Each article in the MPB bibliographic warehouse has been assigned a Mountain Pine Beetle topic keyword to assist with searching the database. The following table shows the topic keywords used and the specific subject areas covered by those topic keywords. Using the topic keyword as a search term will result in a listing of all articles related to the subjects covered for that keyword. For the most effective use of this feature follow these steps: Click on the Mountain Pine Beetle Bibliographic Warehouse link. Type in the full topic keyword followed by '*' (E.g., MPB Biodiversity and Wildlife*). Click on the search button.
Topic Keyword	Subjects covered
Natural structural stand dynamics and ecosystem function	Includes successional patterns MPB as a natural disturbance agent
MPB Biodiversity and wildlife	Impacts on general wildlife populations and habitat Includes viability of ungulate winter range in MPB killed stands Biodiversity Coarse woody debris Old growth management areas Impacts on non-timber forest products such as mushrooms (direct and indirect)
MPB and Species at Risk	Specific projects dealing with species listed in SARA
MPB and Socio-economics	Impacts on forest-dependent communities Recreation and tourism Range values (removal of natural barriers, forage production, spread of invasive species, etc.) Visual quality objectives Public perceptions of epidemic Secondary impacts of MPB infestation (e.g., hydrological changes, homes, bridges and culverts, safety issues around increased harvesting and hauling, drinking water quality)
Timber supply	Decision-support systems Growth and yield Forest inventory
Climate change	Role of climate change in affecting current and future outbreaks Loss of carbon Impact on reforestation decisions
Access management	Increased numbers of roads due to salvage activities Potential for duplication if access between licensees is not coordinated
MPB biology	Flight and dispersal characteristics and mechanisms Pheromones (attractants and antiaggregants) Host resistance (e.g., genetics) Tree age and size impacts Interaction between different species of beetles and MPB
MPB and other species	Effects of MPB on other pine species, e.g., whitebark pine, western white pine, jack pine
MPB Population dynamics	Modelling population spread Modelling dispersal patterns
MPB Detection	Alternative remote sensing capabilities
MPB Fuel loading and fire behaviour	Forest fire risk in fully and partially MPB killed stands Strategies to minimize future large-scale wildfire risk Fire behaviour in stands should a wildfire occur
MPB Hydrological Issues	Water table and operable ground (change between summer and winter ground Watershed assessments and models Roads and crossings, harvesting Water quantity (peak and low flows, timing of flows) Water quality - sediment, temperature Biological components - fish and fish habitat, aquatic invertebrates, nutrients Hydrologic recovery Riparian management, including windthrow dynamics and indicators for riparian function development
MPB Shelf life	Viability of standing dead MPB-killed trees
MPB management risk assessment and control strategies	‘Beetle-proofing’ the future landscape Chemical repellents Risk assessment models, determination of stand susceptibility Management strategies and plans (includes info on how to reduce potential for future MPB outbreaks)
MPB Geomorphology Issues	Terrain stability on steep slopes of MPB-killed stands Soil management (site disturbance) Stream geomorphology (LWD, channel and bank stability)
MPB Regeneration Issues	Amount and growth of regeneration (new and advanced) (salvaged vs. unsalvaged) Natural vs. artificial Assessment procedures and survey methods
MPB Silvicultural options and restoration	Incremental treatment effects (e.g., fertilization, spacing) Effects of no treatment (what happens if just left as is)
MPB Salvage and ecosystem function	What to harvest/salvage as it relates to maintaining ecosystem function and biodiversity Where to leave retention areas and wildlife tree patches
MPB Harvesting hauling and storage	Harvesting safely Reducing breakage Haul load weight issues Prevention of excessive drying while in storage
MPB Product information and research	Fibre quality (suitability for current products) Technology Alternate uses Blue stain Marketing - managing real and perceived issues of product quality and pest transfer concerns
MPB Worker safety	Silviculture workers and WCB