Publications – Chuck Bulmer

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

Publications

Research papers listed in order of publication date.

• 2016 to 2020
• 2006 to 2010
• 2000 to 2005
• 1999 and earlier

2016 to 2020:

2019:

• McNicol, G., C. Bulmer, D. D’Amore, P. Sanborn, S. Saunders, I. Giesbrecht, S. Gonzalez Arriola, A. Bidlack, D. Butman, and B. Buma. 2019. Large, climate-sensitive soil carbon stocks mapped with pedology-informed machine learning in the North Pacific coastal temperate rainforest. Environmental Research Letters 14: 014004.Smith, S., C. Bulmer, E. Flager, G. Frank, and D. Filatow. 2010. Digital Soil Mapping at multiple scales in British Columbia, Canada. In: Program and Abstracts, 4th Global Workshop on Digital Soil Mapping, 24-26 May 2010, Rome, Italy. pg 17.

2016:

• Mahalle, L., C. Dymond, S. Berch, C. Bulmer, S. Tedder, B. Titus, and M. Todd. 2016. Using life cycle assessment to evaluate the sustainability of British Columbia's forest-based economy. Prov. B.C., Victoria, B.C. Tech. Rep. 101.

2006 to 2010:

2010:

• Zhao, Y., M. Krzic, C.E. Bulmer, M.G. Schmidt, and S.W. Simard. 2010. Relative bulk density as a measure of compaction and its influence on tree height. Can. J. For. Res. 40(9):1724-1735.

2009:

• Krzic, M., L. Zabek, C.E. Bulmer, B.K. Chapman, and C. Trethewey. 2009. Soil properties and lodgepole pine growth on forest landings rehabilitated by tillage and fertilizer application. Can. J. Soil Sci. 89(1):25-34.

2008:

• Blouin, V.M., M.G. Schmidt, C.E. Bulmer, and M. Krzic. 2008. Effects of compaction and water content on lodgepole pine seedling growth. For. Ecol. Manage. 255(7):2444-2452.
• Bulmer, C., S.M. Berch, M. Curran, B. Chapman, M. Kranabetter, S. Dube, G. Hope, P. Courtin, and R. Kabzems. 2008. Monitoring the effects of forest practices on soil productivity and hydrologic function. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 9(2):48-59. 
• Campbell, D.B., C.E. Bulmer, M.D. Jones, L.J. Philip, and J.J. Zwiazek. 2008. Incorporation of topsoil and burn-pile debris substantially increases early growth of lodgepole pine on landings. Can. J. For. Res. 38(2):257-267.
• Curran, M.P., C.E. Bulmer, S.M. Berch, S. Dube, B.K. Chapman, G.D. Hope, S. Currie, P.J. Courtin, and J.M. Kranabetter (Compilers). 2008. Protocol for soil resource stewardship monitoring: cutblock level. Version 4.0. Forest and Range Evaluation Program, B.C. Min. For. Range, and B.C. Min. Env., Victoria BC. [PDF 1686KB]
• Zhao, Y.S., M. Krzic, C.E. Bulmer, and M. Schmidt. 2008. Maximum bulk density of British Columbia forest soils from the proctor test: relationships with selected physical and chemical properties. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 72(2):442-452.

2007:

• Bulmer, C.E., J. Archuleta, and M.P. Curran. 2007. Restoring and enhancing productivity of degraded tephra-derived soils. In: Page-Dumroese, D., R. Miller, J. Mital, P. McDaniel, and D. Miller (tech. Eds). 2007. Volcanic-Ash-Derived Forest Soils of the Inland Northwest: Properties and Implications for Management and Restoration. 9-10 November 2005; Coeur d’Alene, ID. Proceedings RMRS-P-44; Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. pp. 121-135.
• Bulmer, C.E., K.H. Venner, and C. Prescott. 2007. Forest soil rehabilitation with tillage and wood waste enhances seedling establishment but not height after eight years. Can. J. For. Res. 37(10):1894-1906.

2006:

• Krzic, M., R.F. Newman, C. Trethewey, C.E. Bulmer, and B.K. Chapman. 2006. Cattle grazing effects on plant species composition and soil compaction on rehabilitated forest landings in central interior British Columbia. J. Soil Water Cons. 61(3):137-144.

2000 to 2005:

2005:

• Blouin, V.M., M.G. Schmidt, C.E. Bulmer, and M. Krzic. 2005. Mechanical disturbance impacts on soil properties and lodgepole pine growth in British Columbia’s central interior. Can. J. Soil Sci. 85(5):681-691.
• Bulmer, C.E. and D.G. Simpson. 2005. Soil compaction and water content as factors affecting the growth of lodgepole pine seedlings on sandy clay loam soil. Can. J. Soil Sci. 85(5):667-679.

2004:

• Krzic, M., C.E. Bulmer, F.P. Teste, L. Dampier, and S. Rahman. 2004. Soil properties influencing compactability of forest soils in British Columbia. Can. J. Soil Sci. 84(2):219-226.
• Sanborn, P.T., C.E. Bulmer, and D. Coopersmith. 2004. Use of wood waste in rehabilitation of landings constructed on fine-textured soils, central interior British Columbia, Canada. West. J. Appl. For. 19(3):175-183.
• Teste, F.P., M.G. Schmidt, S.M. Berch, C. Bulmer, and K.N. Egger. 2004. Effects of ectomycorrhizal inoculants on survival and growth of interior Douglas-fir seedlings on reforestation sites and partially rehabilitated landings. Can. J. For. Res. 34(10):2074-2088.

2003:

• Bulmer, C.E. and M. Krzic. 2003. Soil properties and lodgepole pine growth on rehabilitated landings in northeastern British Columbia. Can. J. Soil Sci. 83(4):465-474.
• Douglas, M-J., P.J. Courtin, C.E. Bulmer, and R.K. Scagel. 2003. Tree Growth on Rehabilitated Forest Roads in Southwestern British Columbia: Year 8 Results. B.C. Min. For., Vancouver Forest Region, Nanaimo, B.C. EN-017. 8 pp.

2002:

• Bulmer, C. 2002. Forest soil conservation and rehabilitation in British Columbia: opportunities, challenges, and techniques: with examples from recent research. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C.
• Plotnikoff, M.R., C.E. Bulmer, and M.G. Schmidt. 2002. Soil properties and tree growth on rehabilitated forest landings in the interior cedar hemlock biogeoclimatic zone: British Columbia. For. Ecol. Manage. 170(1-3):199-215.

2000:

• Bulmer, C.E. 2000. Reclamation of forest soils with excavator tillage and organic amendments. For. Ecol. Manage. 133(1):157-163.
• Bulmer, C.E. and M.P. Curran. 2000. Establishing an Operational Trial of Soil Rehabilitation: Two Examples. B.C. Min. For., Nelson For. Reg. Exten. Note 047.
• Bulmer, C.E., S. Berch, B. Chapman, M. Curran, D. Hodgkins, G.D. Hope, M. Jones, M.R. Plotnikoff, M.G. Schmidt, K.H. Venner, and G. Xiao. 2000. Update on Soil Rehabilitation Research in the Southern Interior. In: Proceedings, From science to management and back: a science forum for southern interior ecosystems of British Columbia. C. Hollstedt, K. Sutherland, and T. Innes (editors). Southern Interior Forest Extension and Research Partnership, Kamloops, B.C., pp. 29-32. 
• Bulmer, C.E., S. Berch, B. Chapman, M. Curran, D. Hodgkins, G.D. Hope, M. Jones, M.R. Plotnikoff, M.G. Schmidt, K.H. Venner, and G. Xiao. 2000. Update on Soil Rehabilitation Research in the Southern Interior. In: Proceedings, From science to management and back: a science forum for southern interior ecosystems of British Columbia. C. Hollstedt, K. Sutherland, and T. Innes (editors). Southern Interior Forest Extension and Research Partnership, Kamloops, B.C., pp. 29-32.
• Curran, M.P., S.M. Berch, C.E. Bulmer, G.D. Hope, J.M. Kranabetter, P. Sanborn, R.P. Brockley, and D.L. Spittlehouse. 2000. Strategic plan for forest and range soils research and extension in British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. Work Pap. 32. 

1999 and earlier:

1999:

• Bulmer, C.E. and M.P. Curran. 1999. Retrospective Evaluation of Log Landing Rehabilitation on Coarser Textured Soils in Southeastern British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Nelson For. Reg. Exten. Note 042.
• Plotnikoff, M., M. Schmidt, C.E. Bulmer, and M.P. Curran. 1999. Forest productivity and soil conditions on rehabilitated landings: interior British Columbia. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 40.
• Sanborn, P., C. Bulmer, D. Coopersmith, A. Dale, and D. Erikson. 1999. Soil Rehabilitation Research at the Aleza Lake Research Forest: Techniques for restoring productivity to fine-textured soils. B.C. Min. For., Prince George. Forest Research Note PG-18.

1998:

• Bulmer, C.E. 1998. Forest Soil Rehabilitation in British Columbia: A Problem Analysis. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 44.
• Bulmer, C.E., M.G. Schmidt, B.E. Kishchuk, and C.M. Preston. 1998. Impacts of blading and burning site preparation on soil properties and site productivity in the sub-boreal spruce zone of central British Columbia. Nat. Resourc. Can., Can. For. Serv., Pac. For. Cen., Victoria, B.C. Inf. Rep. BC-X-377.

1997:

• Bulmer, C. 1997. Successful soil rehabilitation: (Un)earthing the benefits. Canadian Silviculture Magazine, Summer 1997. 5(1):18-21

1994:

• Bulmer, C.E. and L.M. Lavkulich. 1994. Pedogenic and geochemical processes of ultramafic soils along a climatic gradient in southwestern British Columbia. Can. J. Soil Sci. 74(2):165-177.

1991:

• Bulmer, C.E., L.M. Lavkulich, and H. Schreier. 1991. Morphology, chemistry and mineralogy of soils derived from serpentinite and tephra in southwestern British Columbia. Soil Sci. 154(1):72-82.