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Publications – George Harper

Last updated on January 30, 2024

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

Publications

Research papers listed in order of publication date.

2016 to 2020:

2020:

  • Harper, G. and K. Brown. 2020. Effects of manual brushing on 10-year survival and growth of Douglas-fir in the mixed broadleaf - shrub complex of southern interior British Columbia. For. Chron. 93 (2): 152-164
  • Leclerc, M.-E., V. Griess, B. Eskelson, S. Simard, and G. Harper. 2020. Effects of pre-commercial thinning on growth and diversity of paper birch leading stands 25 years following thinning. Prov. B.C., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 123.

2019:

  • Fang, C., Philip G. Comeau, George J. Harper. 2019. Effects of red alder on growth of Douglas-fir and western redcedar in southwestern British Columbia. For. Ecol. Manag. 434, 244-254.
  • Fang, C., Philip G. Comeau, George J. Harper. 2019. Influence of red alder density on growth of Douglas-fir and western redcedar – 2- year results (EP 1121.01). Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 122.
  • Prescott, C., L. de Montigny and G. Harper. 2019. Eighteen-year growth responses to thinning and fertilization of a height-repressed lodgepole pine stand in interior British Columbia. For Chron. 95 (3) 207-221.

2018:

2017:

  • Harper, G.J. 2017. Lodgepole pine and trembling aspen mixedwoods: Neighbourhood studies within 22 to 39 year old pine plantations of northern British Columbia. For. Chron. 93(3): 226-240.

2011 to 2015:

2015:

2014:

2012:

2011:

  • Kabzems, R., G. Harper, and P. Fielder. 2011. Link News. New findings guide management in boreal mixedwood forests. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 12(1):x-xi.
  • Kabzems, R.D., G. Harper, and P. Fielder. 2011. Growing Space Management in Boreal Mixedwood Forests: 11-Year Results. West. J. Appl. For. 26(2):82-90. 

2006 to 2010:

​2009:

  • Comeau, P.G. and G.J. Harper. 2009. Effects of vegetation control treatments for release of Engelmann spruce from a mixed-shrub community in southern British Columbia - Year 15 results. For. Chron. 85(4):583-592.
  • Boateng, J.O., J.L. Heineman, L. Bedford, G.J. Harper, and A.F. Linnell Nemec. 2009. Long-term effects of site preparation and postplanting vegetation control on Picea glauca survival, growth and predicted yield in boreal British Columbia. Scand. J. For. Res. 24(2):111-129.
  • Harper, G.J., M. O'Neill, P.P. Fielder, T.A. Newsome, and S.C. DeLong. 2009. Lodgepole pine growth as a function of competition and canopy light environment within aspen dominated mixedwoods of central interior British Columbia. For. Ecol. Manage. 257(8):1829-1838.

2008:

2007:

2006:

2000 to 2005:

2005:

  • Harper, G.J., P.G. Comeau, and B.S. Biring. 2005. A Comparison of Herbicide and Mulch Mat Treatments for Reducing Grass, Herb, and Shrub Competition in the BC Interior Douglas-Fir Zone -Ten-Year Results. West. J. Appl. For. 20(3):167-176. 
  • Thomas, K.D., G.J. Harper, P.G. Comeau, and P.P. Fielder. 2005. Effects of red alder on stand dynamics and nitrogen availability (MOF EP1121.01). B.C. Min. For. Range, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 76.

2003:

2002:

2000:

1999 and earlier:

1999:

1998:

1997:

  • Comeau, P. and G. Harper (compilers). 1997. Expert Committee on Weeds - Proceedings of the 1996 National Meeting. December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. B.C. Min. For., Victoria. 226 p.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, B.S. Biring, P. Fielder, and W.J. Reid. 1997. Effects of red alder on stand dynamics and nitrogen availability FRBC Project HQ96400-RE (MoF EP 1121.01). B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 09. http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/En/En09.htm
  • Harper, G., P. Comeau, B. Biring, and S. Andersson. 1997. Testing forest vegetation management options. In: Comeau, P. And G. Harper (compilers). 1997. Expert Committee on Weeds - Proceedings of the 1996 National Meeting. December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. B.C. Min. For., Victoria. Pp. 191-193.
  • Harper, G., P. Comeau, W. Hintz, R. Wall, and R. Prasad. 1997. First-season efficacy results for Chondrostereum purpureum applications on Sitka alder in B.C. Comeau, P. and G. Harper (compilers). 1997. Expert Committee on Weeds - Proceedings of the 1996 National Meeting. December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. B.C. Min. For., Victoria. pp. 157-160.
  • Harper, G.J., B.S. Biring, and J.L. Heineman. 1997. Mackay River herbicide trial: conifer response 9 years post-treatment. B.C. Min. For., Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Res. Rep. 11.
  • Harper, G.J., L.J. Herring, and W.J. Hays-Byl. 1997. Conifer and vegetation response in the BWBSmw1 12 years after mechanical and herbicide site preparation. B.C. Min. For., For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. Work. Pap. 29.

1996:

  • Harper, G.J., L.J. Herring, and W.J. Hays-Byl. 1996. Stewart Lake herbicide trial - Conifer response 12 years post treatment. Western Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, National Meeting, December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. pp. 339.
  • Harper, G.J., B.S. Biring, and J. Heineman. 1996. Mackay River Herbicide Trial: Conifer Response 9 years Post-treatment. Western Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, National Meeting, December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. pp. 338-339.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, B.S. Biring, and K.D. Thomas. 1996. Effects of red alder on stand dynamics and nitrogen availability - EP 1121. In: Comeau, P.G. and K. Thomas (editors).1996. Silviculture of temperate and boreal broadleaved-conifer mixtures. Workshop Proceedings, February 28 and March 1, 1995. Richmond, B.C. B.C. Min. For. Land Manag. Handbook 36. pp. 144-148.
  • Harper, G.J. and P.G. Comeau. 1996. Conifer tolerance to Vision herbicide application in the year of planting. Western Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, National Meeting, December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. pp. 337.
  • Harper, G.J. and C.F. Thompson. 1996. Physiological component of the Nelson Forest Region multifactor manual brushing trial - Bigger Creek site. Western Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, National Meeting, December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. pp. 337-338.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, B.S. Biring, and K.D. Thomas. 1996. Field studies of red alder - conifer mixtures. In: Comeau, P.G. and K.D. Thomas (editors). 1996. Designing mixedwood experiments Workshop Proceedings, March 2, 1995. Richmond, B.C. B.C. Min. For. Working Paper 20. p. 1-7.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1996. Effectiveness of plastic mulch and herbicide treatments for establishing Douglas-fir on a grassy site. Western Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, National Meeting, December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. pp. 334-335.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1996. Effectiveness of repeated cutting and Vision treatments for controlling mixed shrub vegetation - crop response. Western Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, National Meeting, December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. pp. 335-336.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, M.E. Blache, J.O. Boateng, and K.D. Thomas (Editors). 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.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, M.E. Blache, J.O. Boateng, and K.D. Thomas (Editors). 1996. Integrated Forest Vegetation Management: Options and Applications. FRDA Report 251. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1996. Effectiveness of tree mats, hexazinone, and glyphosate for establishing Douglas-fir on a grassy site. Western Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, National Meeting, December 9-12, 1996, Victoria. pp.334.

1995:

  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.N. D'Anjou. 1995. Effects of red alder on stand dynamics and nitrogen availability - EP 1121. B.C. Min. For. FRDA Research Memo No. 223. 6 pp.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1995. Effectiveness of plastic mulch and herbicide treatments for establishing Douglas-fir on a grassy site. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, November 29 - December 1, 1995, Montreal. pp.486-488.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1995. Effectiveness of tree mats, hexazinone, and glyphosate for establishing Douglas-fir on a grassy site. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, November 29 - December 1, 1995, Montreal. pp. 488-489.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1995. Effectiveness of repeated cutting and Vision treatments for controlling mixed shrub vegetation. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, November 29 - December 1, 1995, Montreal. pp. 489-490.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1995. Effectiveness of repeated cutting and Vision treatments for controlling mixed shrub vegetation - crop response. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, November 29 - December 1, 1995, Montreal. pp. 490-491.

1994:

  • Harper, G.J., P.G. Comeau, and B.N. D'Anjou. 1994. Conifer tolerance to Vision herbicide application in the year of planting. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, December 5-8, 1994, Saskatoon, Sask. 2:1015.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1994. Effectiveness of plastic mulch and herbicide treatments for establishing Douglas-fir on a grassy site. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, December 5-8, 1994, Saskatoon, Sask. 2:1012-1013.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and B.S. Biring. 1994. Effectiveness of tree mats, hexazinone, and glyphosate for establishing Douglas-fir on a grassy site. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, December 5-8, 1994, Saskatoon, Sask. 2:1011-1012.
  • Harper, G.J., C.F. Thompson, and J.P. Pollack. 1994. Multifactor manual brushing study - Bigger Creek site, Nelson Forest Region. Expert Committee on Weeds, Research Report, Western Canada Section Meeting, December 5-8, 1994, Saskatoon, Sask., 2:1014.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and C.F. Thompson. 1994. Effectiveness of repeated cutting and Vision treatments for controlling mixed shrub vegetation - crop response. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, December 5-8, 1994, Saskatoon, Sask. 2:1010.
  • Comeau, P.G., G.J. Harper, and C.F. Thompson. 1994. Effectiveness of repeated cutting and Vision treatments for controlling mixed shrub vegetation. Research Report, Expert Committee on Weeds, Western Canada Section Meeting, December 5-8, 1994, Saskatoon, Sask. 2:1010-1011.
  • Harper, G.J. and R.J. Whitehead. 1994. Comparison of 4 treatment options for weeding shrub dominated spruce plantations. Expert Committee on Weeds, Research Report, Western Canada Section Meeting, December 5-8, 1994, Saskatoon, Sask., 2:1014.

1993:

  • Camm, E.L., G.J. Harper, S.I. Rosenthal, and D.M. Camm. 1993. Effect of photon flux density on carbon assimilation and chlorophyll a fluorescence of cold-stored white spruce and lodgepole pine seedlings. Tree Physiol. 12(2):185-194. 
  • Halter, M.R., C.P. Chanway, and G.J. Harper. 1993. Growth reduction and root deformation of containerized lodgepole pine saplings 11 years after planting. For. Ecol. Manage. 56(1-4):131-146.
  • Harper, G.J. and E.L. Camm. 1993. Effects of frozen storage duration and soil temperature on the stomatal conductance and net photosynthesis of Piceaglauca seedlings. Can. J. For. Res. 23(12):2459-2466.

1991:

  • Camm, E.L. and G.J. Harper. 1991. Temporal variations in cold sensitivity of root growth in cold-stored white spruce seedlings. Tree Physiol. 9(3):425-431. 

1990: