Dr Andrew Cameron
Senior Lecturer in Forestry; Forestry Degree Programme Coordinator
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Personal Details
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Web Links
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~for257/
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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
- Kennedy, SG., Cameron, AD. & Lee, S. Genetic relationships between wood quality traits and diameter growth of juvenile core wood in Sitka spruce, Article, 2013, Canadian journal of forest research = Revue canadienne de recherche forestiere, 43, 1, pp1 - 6, ISSN/ISBN: 0045-5067
- Auty, D., Gardiner, B., Achim, A., Moore, J. & Cameron, AD. Modelling radial and longitudinal microfibril angle variation in Scots pine, Article, 2013, Annals of Forest Science, 70, 2, pp209 - 218, ISSN/ISBN: 1286-4560
- Cameron, AD., Kennedy, SG. & Lee, SJ. The potential to improve growth rate and quality traits of stem straightness and branching habit when breeding Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr, Article, 2012, Annals of Forest Science, 69, 3, pp363 - 371, ISSN/ISBN: 1286-4560
- Cameron, AD. & Hands, MOR. Developing a sustainable irregular structure, Article, 2010, Forestry the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain, 83, 5, pp469 - 475, ISSN/ISBN: 0015-752X
- Cameron, A. & Thomas, K. Effect of thinning on the development of compression wood in stems of Corsican pine, Article, 2008, European Journal of Forest Research, 127, 3, pp247 - 251, ISSN/ISBN: 1612-4669
- Cameron, AD. Determining the sustainable normal irregular condition, Article, 2007, Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 22, 1, pp13 - 21, ISSN/ISBN: 0282-7581
- Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD. & Midwood, AJ. Internal cycling of nitrogen, potassium and magnesium in young Sitka spruce, Article, 2006, Tree Physiology, 26, pp673 - 680, ISSN/ISBN: 0829-318X
- Page, LM. & Cameron, AD. Regeneration dynamics of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) in artificially created gaps, Article, 2006, Forest Ecology and Management, 221, 1-3, pp260 - 266, ISSN/ISBN: 0378-1127
- Kennedy, S., Cameron, AD., Thoss, V. & Wilson, M. Role of monoterpenes in Hylobius abietis damage levels between cuttings and seedlings of Picea sitchensis, Article, 2006, Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 21, 4, pp340 - 344, ISSN/ISBN: 0282-7581
- Kennedy, S., Cameron, AD., Thoss, V. & Wilson, MJ. The role of monoterpenes in Hylobius abeitis damage levels between cuttings and seedlings of Picea sitchensis, Article, 2006, Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 21, 4, pp340 - 344, ISSN/ISBN: 0282-7581
- Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD., Midwood, AJ. & Mckay, HM. Tracing N, K, Mg and Ca released from decomposing biomass to new tree growth., Article, 2006, Biomass & Bioenergy, 30, 12, pp1053 - 1059, ISSN/ISBN: 0961-9534
- Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD., Mckay, HM. & Midwood, AJ. Tracing N, K, Mg and Ca released from decomposing biomass to new tree growth., Article, 2006, Biomass & Bioenergy, 30, 12, pp1053 - 1059, ISSN/ISBN: 0961-9534
- Weatherall, A., Proe, MF., Craig, J., Cameron, AD., McKay, HM. & Midwood, AJ. Tracing N, K, Mg and Ca released from decomposing biomass to new tree growth, Article, 2006, Biomass & Bioenergy, 30, 12, pp1060 - 1066, ISSN/ISBN: 0961-9534
- Livingston, A., Cameron, AD., Petty, JA. & Lee, S. Effect of growth rate on wood properties of genetically improved Sitka spruce, Article, 2005, Forestry the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain, 77, pp325 - 334, ISSN/ISBN: 0015-752X
- Zagalikis, G., Cameron, AD. & Miller, D. Estimation of stem biomass of forest stands using orthorectified aerial photographs, Article, 2005, Canadian journal of forest research = Revue canadienne de recherche forestiere, 35, pp1224 - 1237, ISSN/ISBN: 0045-5067
- Cameron, AD., Lee, S., Livingston, A. & Petty, JA. Influence of selective breeding on the development of juvenile wood in Sitka spruce, Article, 2005, Canadian journal of forest research = Revue canadienne de recherche forestiere, 35, pp2951 - 2960, ISSN/ISBN: 0045-5067
- Cameron, AD. & Parr, A. Root architecture of genetically-improved Sitka spruce clones, Article, 2004, Forest Ecology and Management, 195, pp97 - 106, ISSN/ISBN: 0378-1127
- Johnston, D., Cameron, AD. & Woodward, S. Incidence of Heterobasidion annosum infection in chemically thinned Norway spruce (Picea abies) stands in Northern Ireland., Article, 2003, Forestry the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain, 76, pp363 - 366, ISSN/ISBN: 0015-752X
- Cameron, AD. Importance of early selective thinning in the maintenance of long-term stand stability and improved log quality: a review, Article, 2001, Forestry the Journal of the Society of Foresters of Great Britain, 75, pp25 - 35, ISSN/ISBN: 0015-752X
- Page, LM., Cameron, AD. & Clarke, GC. Influence of overstorey basal area on density and growth of advanced regeneration of Sitka spruce in variably thinned stands, Article, 2001, Forest Ecology and Management, 151, pp25 - 35, ISSN/ISBN: 0378-1127
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