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Digging Into Canadian Soils - An Introduction to Soil Science
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Written entirely by members of the Canadian Society of Soil Science, "Digging into Canadian Soils: An Introduction to Soil Science" provides an introduction to the core disciplines of soil science...
Governance as a Driver of Change in the Canadian Boreal Zone
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The Canadian boreal forest is primarily public land, owned and managed by provincial governments on behalf of the public interest. Boreal forest governance consists of a complex patchwork of federal...
Increasing Contributions of Peatlands to Boreal Evapotranspiration in a Warming Climate
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The response of evapotranspiration (ET) to warming is of critical importance to the water and carbon cycle of the boreal biome, a mosaic of land cover types dominated by forests and peatlands. The...
Integrating Traditional and Evolutionary Knowledge in Biodiversity Conservation: A Population Level Case Study
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Despite their dual importance in the assessment of endangered/threatened species, there have been few attempts to integrate traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and evolutionary biology knowledge...
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference
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October 3rd, 2023 at 8:00am to October 5th, 2023 at 5:00pm
Our annual conference series presents opportunities for the UK peatland community- policy makers, scientists, land managers and practitioners to share their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm of...
Nature-based Solutions
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Nature-based Solutions leverage nature and the power of healthy ecosystems to protect people, optimise infrastructure and safeguard a stable and biodiverse future. Explore topics related to Nature...
Red Deer River Watershed Alliance - AGM
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Red Deer, AB
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The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 27nd. This event is being held at the River Bend Golf Course from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm . We...
Setting a Foundation for Indigenous Knowledge Systems-guided Boreal Caribou (tǫdzı) Conservation Planning in the Western Boreal Region of Canada: A Systematic Map Protocol
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Abstract In recent years, researchers have increasingly recognized the need to bridge Western and Indigenous knowledge systems to strengthen research in wildlife conservation. Historically, this arena...
The Biophysical Climate Mitigation Potential of Boreal Peatlands During the Growing Season
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Peatlands and forests cover large areas of the boreal biome and are critical for global climate regulation. They also regulate regional climate through heat and water vapour exchange with the...
The Boreal-Arctic Wetland and Lake Dataset
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Here we present the Boreal–Arctic Wetland and Lake Dataset (BAWLD), a land cover dataset based on an expert assessment, extrapolated using random forest modelling from available spatial datasets of...
Theses - Dalhousie University
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DalSpace is a digital service that collects, preserves, and distributes digital material produced by the Dalhousie community.
Update on the Global Status of Wild Reindeer and Caribou
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Rangifer tarandus (wild reindeer or caribou) is an abundant and widely distributed member of the deer family across the circum-arctic tundra and boreal forests. Rangifer through its sheer numbers has...
Video - Alberta's Groundwater: Inventory, Use, Risks, and Management Solutions
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This 2016 talk provides an overview of some of the issues related to groundwater in Alberta.
Video - Aquatic Invasive Species: The Alberta Approach & Program Highlights
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Kate Wilson explains how Alberta is dealing with managing invasive species, and how the process is going.
Video - Do you know your watershed? Learning about the Red Deer River
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This presentation discusses what watershed education looks like in the Red Deer River watershed.
Video - Too Much and Too Little Water, Adaptation Strategies for Municipalities
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This presentation discusses explains how climate change and land use changes impact water supply and how we can adapt.