Dr Andrew Cameron

Dr Andrew Cameron The University of Aberdeen School of Biological Sciences Dr Andrew Cameron Senior Lecturer work +44 (0)1224 272673 pref University of Aberdeen Cruickshank Building St Machar Drive ABERDEEN AB24 3UU SCOTLAND

Senior Lecturer in Forestry; Forestry Degree Programme Coordinator

Dr Andrew Cameron

Personal Details

Telephone: +44 (0)1224 272673
Email: a.d.cameron@abdn.ac.uk
Address: University of Aberdeen
Cruickshank Building
St Machar Drive
ABERDEEN AB24 3UU
SCOTLAND
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Research Interests

My main research interests are in studying the relationship between tree breeding and stem quality and wood properties of forest trees, mechanisms associated with competition and stability of forest trees and stands, and regeneration dynamics within irregular forest stands.

My recent research involves determining the genetic heritability of wood properties critical to timber strength of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and the modelling of wood properties of Scots pine during the transformation to irregular forest structures.

Currently, I am involved with colleagues from Macaulay Institute, Aberdeen in developing methods to measure forest stand parameters using satellite remote sensing techniques.

 


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Current Research

Current research is in stand dynamics and wood properties of genetically-improved Sitka spruce and modelling wood properties in Scots pine undergoing transformation into irregualr structures.

 


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Collaborations

My main areas of collaboration are with the Macaulay Institute, Aberdeen, and Forest Research, Roslin, Edinburgh.


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Research Grants

Determining the genetic heritability of wood properties of Sitka spruce critical to timber strength (Scottish Forestry Trust).

Modelling wood properties of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) in forests undergoing transformation into irregular structures (Scottish Forestry Trust). 

Effects of forest management on nutrient fluxes and biodiversity associated with  provision of deadwood (UPM-Kymnene)

Effect of harvesting residues on nutrient pool cycling using stable isotopes (Forestry Commission).


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Teaching Responsibilities

I teach courses in Silviculture: Applied Forest Ecology, Wood Science, Sustainable Forestry and Yield Control, and the development of Forest Management Plans.

I am degree Programme Coordinator for BSc Forestry and BSc Forest Sciences.

 


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External Responsibilities

Dr Cameron is currently

an External Examiner for BSc Forestry, BSc Forestry and Forest Products, and MSc Forest Industries Technology at the University of Wales, Bangor

a Policy Advisor on forestry issues to Holyrood parliament

an Expert Witness in legal cases (usually involving the identification of wood samples/fibres as part of forensic investigations)

an External Assessor of appointments in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Agriculture, Malaysia.

 


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Publications

Contributions to Journals

Articles

  • Cameron, A. & Thomas, K. (2008). 'Effect of thinning on the development of compression wood in stems of Corsican pine'. European Journal of Forest Research, vol 127, pp. 247-251.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1007/s10342-007-0200-8
  • Cameron, AD. (2007). 'Determining the sustainable normal irregular condition: a provisional study on a transformed, irregular mixed species stand in Scotland'. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, pp. 13-21.
  • Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD., Midwood, AJ. & Mckay, HM. (2006). 'Tracing N, K, Mg and Ca released from decomposing biomass to new tree growth.: Part I: A model system simulating harvest residue decomposition on conventionally harvested clearfell sites'. Biomass & Bioenergy, vol 30, no. 12, pp. 1053-1059.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2005.12.010
  • Page, LM. & Cameron, AD. (2006). 'Regeneration dynamics of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) in artificially created gaps'. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, vol 221, pp. 260-266.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2005.10.006
  • Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD., Mckay, HM. & Midwood, AJ. (2006). 'Tracing N, K, Mg and Ca released from decomposing biomass to new tree growth.: Part II: A model system simulating root decomposition on clearfell sites. Biomass and Bioenergy'. Biomass & Bioenergy, vol 30, no. 12, pp. 1053-1059.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2005.12.010
  • Kennedy, S., Cameron, AD., Thoss, V. & Wilson, MJ. (2006). 'The role of monoterpenes in Hylobius abeitis damage levels between cuttings and seedlings of Picea sitchensis'. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, vol 21, pp. 340-344.
  • Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD., McKay, HM. & Midwood, AJ. (2006). 'Tracing N, K, Mg and Ca released from decomposing biomass to new tree growth: Part II: A model system simulating root decomposition on clearfell sites'. Biomass & Bioenergy, vol 30, no. 12, pp. 1060-1066.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2005.12.016
  • Kennedy, S., Cameron, AD., Thoss, V. & Wilson, M. (2006). 'Role of monoterpenes in Hylobius abietis damage levels between cuttings and seedlings of Picea sitchensis'. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, vol 21, no. 4, pp. 340-344.
  • Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD. & Midwood, AJ. (2006). 'Internal cycling of nitrogen, potassium and magnesium in young Sitka spruce'. Tree Physiology, vol 26, pp. 673-680.
  • Cameron, AD., Lee, S., Livingston, A. & Petty, JA. (2005). 'Influence of selective breeding on the development of juvenile wood in Sitka spruce'. Canadian journal of forest research = Revue canadienne de recherche forestiere, vol 35, pp. 2951-2960.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1139/x05-219
  • Livingston, A., Cameron, AD., Petty, JA. & Lee, S. (2005). 'Effect of growth rate on wood properties of genetically improved Sitka spruce'. Forestry the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain, vol 77, pp. 325-334.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1093/forestry/77.4.325
  • Zagalikis, G., Cameron, AD. & Miller, D. (2005). 'Estimation of stem biomass of forest stands using orthorectified aerial photographs'. Canadian journal of forest research = Revue canadienne de recherche forestiere, vol 35, pp. 1224-1237.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1139/x05-030
  • Cameron, AD. & Parr, A. (2004). 'Root architecture of genetically-improved Sitka spruce clones'. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, vol 195, pp. 97-106.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2004.02.033
  • Johnston, D., Cameron, AD. & Woodward, S. (2003). 'Incidence of Heterobasidion annosum infection in chemically thinned Norway spruce ( Picea abies ) stands in Northern Ireland'. Forestry the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain, vol 76, pp. 363-366.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1093/forestry/76.3.363
  • Page, LM., Cameron, AD. & Clarke, GC. (2001). 'Influence of overstorey basal area on density and growth of advanced regeneration of Sitka spruce in variably thinned stands'. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, vol 151, pp. 25-35.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1016/S0378-1127(00)00693-9
  • Cameron, AD. (2001). 'Importance of early selective thinning in the maintenance of long-term stand stability and improved log quality: a review'. Forestry the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain, vol 75, pp. 25-35.
    [Online] DOI: 10.1093/forestry/75.1.25

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