Scientific publications

greenhouse gas offset program, through tree planting

Ribeiro Paula et al 2024. Correction factors for large-scale greenhouse gas assessment from pulp and paper mill sludge landfill sites

Ribeiro Paula, R., Cusson, M., Bertrand, N., Bouchard, S., Chantigny, M.H., Lemieux, J., Marouani, E., Villeneuve, C., and Faubert, P. 2024. Correction factors for large-scale greenhouse gas assessment from pulp and paper mill sludge landfill sites. Waste Manag 177: 177-181. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.01.025..

Marty et al 2024b. Assessing soil carbon dynamics following mechanical site preparation in boreal lichen woodlands of Québec, Canada

Marty, C., Ouimet, R., Fradette, O., Paré, M., Faubert, P., and Villeneuve, C. 2024. Assessing soil carbon dynamics following mechanical site preparation in boreal lichen woodlands of Québec, Canada. Forest Ecol Manag 553. doi: 10.1016/j.foreco.2023.121600.

Marty et al 2024a. Using sugar maple tree rings to trace historic lead pollution in eastern Canada temperate forest

Marty, C., Houle, D., Bilodeau-Gauthier, S., and Gagnon, C. 2024. Using sugar maple tree rings to trace historic lead pollution in eastern Canada temperate forest. Applied Geochemistry 160. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2023.105855.

Silvestro et al 2023. Local adaptation shapes functional traits and resource allocation in black spruce

Silvestro, R., Mura, C., Alano Bonacini, D., de Lafontaine, G., Faubert, P., Mencuccini, M., and Rossi, S. 2023. Local adaptation shapes functional traits and resource allocation in black spruce. Sci Rep 13(1): 21257. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-48530-6.

Villeneuve et al 2023. Can the boreal forest be used to concretely fight climate change?

Villeneuve C, Marty C, Paré M, Faubert P. Can the boreal forest be used to concretely fight climate change? The conversation. July 5, 2023.

Faubert et al 2023. Funding research using climate change mitigation: The case of the Carbone boréal research infrastructure

Faubert, P., Ribeiro Paula, R., Bouchard, S., Marty, C., Fradette, O., and Villeneuve, C. 2023. Funding research using climate change mitigation: The case of the Carbone boréal research infrastructure. PLOS Climate 2(6): e0000232. doi: 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000232.

Souza et al 2023. Comparing spacings of Anadenanthera peregrina (L.) Speg stand: response in biomass and carbon stock above and below ground

Souza, P.H., Caldeira, M.V.W., Delarmelina, W.M., Trazzi, P.A., Paula, R.R., Momolli, D.R., Moreau, J.S., Gomes, G.S.L., Gomes, R., and Ranquetta, C.R. 2023. Comparing spacings of Anadenanthera peregrina (L.) Speg stand: response in biomass and carbon stock above and below ground. Ambiente e Agua – An Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Science. doi: 10.4136/1980-993x.

Marty et al 2023b. Natural regeneration potential and dynamics in boreal lichen woodlands of eastern Canada following soil scarification

C. Marty, O. Fradette, L. Duchesne, P. Faubert, R. Ouimet and C. Villeneuve. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change 2023 Vol. 6. DOI: 10.3389/ffgc.2023.1146758

Marty et al 2023a. Performance of seedlings of four coniferous species planted in two boreal lichen woodlands with contrasting soil fertility

C. Marty, O. Fradette, P. Faubert, S. Bouchard and C. Villeneuve. Performance of seedlings of four coniferous species planted in two boreal lichen woodlands with contrasting soil fertility. Forest Ecology and Management Vol. 527. DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120601

Marty et al 2022. Detection of Management Practices and Cropping Phases in Wild Lowbush Blueberry Fields Using Multispectral UAV

Marty, C., Khare, S., Rossi, S., Lafond, J., Boivin, M., Paré, M., 2022. Detection of Management Practices and Cropping Phases in Wild Lowbush Blueberry Fields Using Multispectral UAV. Can. J. Remote Sens. 48, 1–12. DOI: 10.1080/07038992.2022.2070144

Viana et al 2022. Would transitioning from conventional to organic oat grains production reduce environmental impacts? A LCA case study in North-East Canada

L. R. Viana, P.-L. Dessureault, C. Marty, P. Loubet, A. Levasseur, J.-F. Boucher, et al. Journal of Cleaner Production 2022 Vol. 349. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131344

Abida et al 2022. Assessment of CO2 emission of soils with different textures after deinking-paper sludge application

Abida, K., Boudabbous, K., Marouani, E., Benzina, N. K. Assessment of CO2 emission of soils with different textures after deinking-paper sludge application. Pak. J. Agri. Sci., Vol. 59(3), 415-425; 2022. DOI:10.21162/PAKJAS/22.1275

Fradette et al 2021b. Additional carbon sequestration potential of abandoned agricultural land afforestation in the boreal zone: A modelling approach

Fradette, O., Marty, C., Faubert, P., Dessureault, P.-L., Paré, M., Bouchard, S., Villeneuve, C., 2021. Additional carbon sequestration potential of abandoned agricultural land afforestation in the boreal zone: A modelling approach. Forest Ecol Manag 499, 119565. 10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119565

Marouani et al 2021. Short-Term Effects of Biosolid Application on Two Mediterranean Agricultural Soils and Durum Wheat Yield

Marouani, E., Zarai, B., Boudabbous, K., Kolsi Benzina, N., Ziadi, N., Zoghlami, R.I., Bouslimi, B., and Koubaa, A. 2021. Short-Term Effects of Biosolid Application on Two Mediterranean Agricultural Soils and Durum Wheat Yield. Agronomy 11(4): 709. doi: 10.3390/agronomy11040709.

Fradette et al 2021. Allometric Equations for Estimating Biomass and Carbon Stocks in Afforested Open Woodlands with Black Spruce and Jack Pine, in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forest

Fradette, O., Marty, C., Tremblay, P., Lord, D., and Boucher, J.-F. 2021. Allometric Equations for Estimating Biomass and Carbon Stocks in Afforested Open Woodlands with Black Spruce and Jack Pine, in the Eastern Canadian Boreal Forest. Forests 12(1): 59. doi: 10.3390/f12010059.

Houde et al 2021. Is the past history of acidic deposition in eastern Canada reflected in sugar maple’s tree rings

Houle, D., Marty, C., Gagnon, C., Gauthier, S.B., and Bélanger, N. 2021. Is the past history of acidic deposition in eastern Canada reflected in sugar maple’s tree rings 87Sr/86Sr, Sr and Ca concentrations? Applied Geochemistry 125: 104860. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2020.104860.

Marty et al 2020a. Effects of climate and atmospheric deposition on a boreal lake chemistry: A synthesis of 36 years of monitoring data

Marty, C., Duchesne, L., Couture, S., Gagnon, C., and Houle, D. 2020. Effects of climate and atmospheric deposition on a boreal lake chemistry: A synthesis of 36 years of monitoring data. Science of The Total Environment: 143639. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143639.

Marty et al 2020b. Canopy Nitrogen Addition and Soil Warming Affect Conifer Seedlings’ Phenology but Have Limited Impact on Growth and Soil N Mineralization in Boreal Forests of Eastern Canada

Marty, C., Piquette, J., Dussault-Chouinard, É., Morin, H., Thiffault, N., Houle, D., Bradley, R.L., Ouimet, R., Simpson, M.J., and Paré, M.C. 2020. Canopy Nitrogen Addition and Soil Warming Affect Conifer Seedlings’ Phenology but Have Limited Impact on Growth and Soil N Mineralization in Boreal Forests of Eastern Canada. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change 3. doi: 10.3389/ffgc.2020.581363.

Houle et al 2020a. Impact of Climate Change on Soil Hydro-Climatic Conditions and Base Cations Weathering Rates in Forested Watersheds in Eastern Canada

Houle, D., Marty, C., Augustin, F., Dermont, G., and Gagnon, C. 2020. Impact of Climate Change on Soil Hydro-Climatic Conditions and Base Cations Weathering Rates in Forested Watersheds in Eastern Canada. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change 3. doi: 10.3389/ffgc.2020.535397.

Houle et al 2020b. Influence of hydro-morphologic variables of forested catchments on the increase in DOC concentration in 36 temperate lakes of eastern Canada

Houle, D., Khadra, M., Marty, C., and Couture, S. 2020. Influence of hydro-morphologic variables of forested catchments on the increase in DOC concentration in 36 temperate lakes of eastern Canada. Sci Total Environ 747: 141539. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141539.

Faubert et al 2020. Achieving Carbon Neutrality for A Future Large Greenhouse Gas Emitter in Quebec, Canada: A Case Study

Faubert, P., Bouchard, S., Morin Chassé, R., Côté, H., Dessureault, P.-L., and Villeneuve, C. 2020. Achieving Carbon Neutrality for A Future Large Greenhouse Gas Emitter in Quebec, Canada: A Case Study. Atmosphere 11(8). doi: 10.3390/atmos11080810.

Boucher et al 2019. The carbon fraction in biomass and organic matter in boreal open woodlands of Eastern Canada

Boucher, J.-F., Tremblay, P., Lefebvre, A., Fradette, O., Bouchard, S., and Lord, D. 2019. The carbon fraction in biomass and organic matter in boreal open woodlands of Eastern Canada. Écoscience: 1-6. doi: 10.1080/11956860.2019.1586119.

Ouimet et al 2018. Comparing soil profiles of adjacent forest stands with contrasting tree densities: lichen woodlands vs. black spruce-feathermoss stands in the continuous boreal forest

Ouimet, R., Boucher, J.F., Tremblay, P., and Lord, D. 2018. Comparing soil profiles of adjacent forest stands with contrasting tree densities: lichen woodlands vs. black spruce-feathermoss stands in the continuous boreal forest. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 98(3): 458-468. doi: 10.1139/cjss-2018-0017.

Faubert et al 2017. Greenhouse Gas Emissions after Application of Landfilled Paper Mill Sludge for Land Reclamation of a Nonacidic Mine Tailings Site

Faubert, P., Durocher, S., Bertrand, N., Ouimet, R., Rochette, P., Tremblay, P., Boucher, J.F., and Villeneuve, C. 2017. Greenhouse Gas Emissions after Application of Landfilled Paper Mill Sludge for Land Reclamation of a Nonacidic Mine Tailings Site. J Environ Qual 46(5): 950-960. doi: 10.2134/jeq2017.03.0119.

Dufour et al 2016. Black-spruce-lichen woodlands growth and carbon drawdown potentials as revealed by mature stands

Dufour, B., Boucher, J.F., Tremblay, P., Mailly, D., and Lord, D. 2016. Black-spruce-lichen woodlands growth and carbon drawdown potentials as revealed by mature stands. Boreal Environment Research 21(1-2): 71-86.

Cavard et al 2015. Vegetation and topography interact with weather to drive the spatial distribution of wildfires in the eastern boreal forest of Canada

Cavard, X., Boucher, J.F., and Bergeron, Y. 2015. Vegetation and topography interact with weather to drive the spatial distribution of wildfires in the eastern boreal forest of Canada. International Journal of Wildland Fire 24(3): 391-406. doi: 10.1071/wf13128.

Dessureault et al 2015. Uncovering the Minor Contribution of Land-Cover Change in Upland Forests to the Net Carbon Footprint of a Boreal Hydroelectric Reservoir

Dessureault, P.L., Boucher, J.F., Tremblay, P., Bouchard, S., and Villeneuve, C. 2015. Uncovering the Minor Contribution of Land-Cover Change in Upland Forests to the Net Carbon Footprint of a Boreal Hydroelectric Reservoir. Journal of Environmental Quality 44(4): 1111-1118. doi: 10.2134/jeq2015.02.0071.

Gonzalez et al 2013. Lichen-spruce woodland early indicators of ecological resilience following silvicultural disturbances in Québec’s closed-crown forest zone

Gonzalez, E., Hebert, F., Boucher, J.-F., Sirois, P., and Lord, D. 2013. Lichen-spruce woodland early indicators of ecological resilience following silvicultural disturbances in Québec’s closed-crown forest zone. American Journal of Plant Sciences 4: 749-765.

Hébert et al 2013. Black spruce growth and survival in boreal open woodlands 10 years following mechanical site preparation and planting

Hebert, F., Boucher, J.F., Walsh, D., Tremblay, P., Cote, D., and Lord, D. 2013. Black spruce growth and survival in boreal open woodlands 10 years following mechanical site preparation and planting. Forestry 87(2): 277-286. doi: 10.1093/forestry/cpt052.

Laurent et al 2013. Cradle-to-Gate Life-Cycle Assessment of a Glued-Laminated Wood Product from Quebec’s Boreal Forest

Laurent, A.B., Gaboury, S., Wells, J.R., Bonfils, S., Boucher, J.F., Sylvie, B., D’Amours, S., and Villeneuve, C. 2013. Cradle-to-Gate Life-Cycle Assessment of a Glued-Laminated Wood Product from Quebec’s Boreal Forest. For. Prod. J. 63(5-6): 190-198. doi: 10.13073/fpj-d-13-00048.

Tremblay et al 2013. Afforestation of boreal open woodlands: Early performance and ecophysiology of planted black spruce seedlings

Tremblay, P., Boucher, J.-F., Tremblay, M., and Lord, D. 2013. Afforestation of boreal open woodlands: Early performance and ecophysiology of planted black spruce seedlings. Forests 4(2): 433-454.

Boucher et al 2012. Can boreal afforestation help offset incompressible GHG emissions from Canadian industries?

Boucher, J.F., Tremblay, P., Gaboury, S., and Villeneuve, C. 2012. Can boreal afforestation help offset incompressible GHG emissions from Canadian industries? Process Safety and Environmental Protection 90(6): 459-466. doi: 10.1016/j.psep.2012.10.011.

Madec et al 2012. Afforestation of black spruce lichen woodlands by natural seeding

Madec, C., Walsh, D., Lord, D., Tremblay, P., Boucher, J.-F., and Bouchard, S. 2012. Afforestation of black spruce lichen woodlands by natural seeding. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry 29(4): 191-196.

Gaboury et al 2009. Estimating the net carbon balance of boreal open woodland afforestation: A case-study in Quebec’s closed-crown boreal forest

Gaboury, S., Boucher, J.F., Villeneuve, C., Lord, D., and Gagnon, R. 2009. Estimating the net carbon balance of boreal open woodland afforestation: A case-study in Quebec’s closed-crown boreal forest. Forest Ecol Manag 257(2): 483-494. doi: DOI 10.1016/j.foreco.2008.09.037.

Boucher et al 2008. Potentiel et enjeux à propos de la création de puis de carbone en forêt boréale

Article de synthèse sur le «Potentiel et enjeux à propos de la création de puits de carbone en forêt boréale», par Boucher et coll., dans Liaison Énergie-Francophonie, Septembre 2008

Additional documents

Respond on the “Projet de règlement relatif aux projets de boisement et de reboisement sur des terres du domaine privé admissibles à la délivrance de crédits compensatoires” (only on french)

Carbone Boréal triennial report 2018-2021 (only in french)

Carbone boreal flyer

GHG verification statement by the BNQ – Forestry 2022 (only in french)

GHG verification statement by the BNQ – Agricultural 2013 to 2021(only in french)

GHG verification statement by the BNQ – Forestry 2018 -2020 (only in french)

GHG verification statement by the BNQ (2018, only in french)

GHG verification statement by the BNQ (2012, only in french)

Quantification protocol for afforestation projects in open woodlands of the closed-crown boreal forest

Carbone boréal project documentation version 2.2, sept. 2023

Participation resolution of the Conseil des Montagnais du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean (only in french)