KBM has been actively involved in the research and development of various aspects of forest management. From developing and testing new equipment and technology to sponsoring graduate student research, we are focused on bringing new knowledge and practical solutions to the forest industry.
Introduction and Adaptation of New Equipment & Technology
Canada Ontario Forest Resources Development Agreement (COFRDA)
Operational thinning trials in Northwestern Ontario 1985-1987
Evaluation of Ontario Mounding Trials 5th year assessment
Investigation into effects of microsite compaction upon jack pine and black spruce direct seeding in Northwestern Ontario
Chile, South America
Introduction, testing and development of site preparation equipment, techniques and training
Introduction of field chipper operation including equipment and training
General Electric Silicones, Mississauga, Ontario
Developing Advanced Seeding Technologies
Canadian Pacific Forest Products, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Development of Pronone Applicator
Development of Low Impact, Ground Herbicide Applicator
E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Company Inc.
Field Testing of Seed Eggs
Developing Application System for Granular Herbicides
National Research Council Canada
Development of ULW "ultra light weight" Herbicide Applicator
Shelter Cone Seeding System Development
Development of "Accuseeder", a hand seeding tool
NSERC - Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada - Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships program provides financial support for graduate students who are collaborating with industry while studying for an advanced degree.