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Source or Sink? Meta-analysis Reveals Diverging Controls of Phosphorus Retention and Release in Restored and Constructed Wetlands
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Wetland restoration is a popular nutrient management strategy for improving water quality in agricultural catchments. However, a wetland’s ability to retain phosphorus is highly variable and wetlands...
Stuart Slattery
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National Manager, Institute for Wetlands and Waterfowl Research
Summary Pamphlet - Wetland Road Crossing Hydrological Monitoring Report
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Road networks, both temporary and permanent, are necessary for accessing natural resources in the boreal forest. Forest roads can alter hydrology by 1) affecting the movement of water 2) reducing 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...
The Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative
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The FMWSI is a partnership between Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc., Canfor, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), Millar Western Forest Products Ltd...
The Importance of Geology, Climate and Anthropogenic Disturbances in Shaping Boreal Wetland and Aquatic Landscape Types
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This study quantified the distribution of wetland and aquatic wildlife-habitat landscape types in boreal Quebec and determined how wildlife habitats vary among climatic regimes and landforms.
Top 4 Boreal Wetland FAQ's
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In 2020, over 5,500 people registered for Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) National Boreal Program Wetlands 101: An Introduction to Boreal Wetlands. This online training takes participants through how...
Transportation Corridor Study. Volume 4 Appendix: Environment - General Characteristics & Conditions - Part 1
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Contains the following sections: Environment Characteristics and Conditions; Soils; Wildlife; and, Preliminary Review and Land Evaluation
Transportation Corridor Study. Volume 4 Appendix: Environment - General Characteristics & Conditions - Part 2
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Contains the following chapters: Environment Characteristics and Conditions; Soils; Wildlife; and Human Settlement Pattern of the Expanded Study Area
Video - 2016 Wetland Best Management Practices Workshop: Opening Remarks
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With over 75 years of experience and activity in every province and territory, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is a registered charity and a recognized leader in wetland conservation. DUC is a science...
Video - Applications of Wetland Inventories
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The various applications of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s wetland inventories play a critical role in wetland conservation. They serve as key planning tools, helping people who live and work in the boreal...
Video - Boreal Wetlands Remote Sensing
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In order to protect boreal wetlands, we must first know where they are. This 6-minute video will show you how Ducks Unlimited Canada uses satellite data and remote sensing techniques to map wetlands...
Video - Bridging Planning Processes: Vermilion Watershed Project
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This presentation describes the watershed planning process for the Vermilion River.
Video - Comparing Soil and Crop Management in Kazakhstan and Alberta
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Dr. Frank Larnery compares soils and crop management in Akmola province, Kazakhstan with cropping in the black soil zone of Alberta.
Video - Evaluation of BMPs on the Lower Little Bow River
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At the 2013 Alberta Soil Science Workshop, Dr. Jim Miller covered the extensive and long term results of riparian protection (streambank fencing and offsite watering for cattle pastures) on stream water quality and biology plus the benefits and costs for cattleman.
Video - Incorporation of Wetlands into Forest Management
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The Duck Mountain Provincial Forest in west-central Manitoba is a landbase with a mosaic of uplands and wetlands. The wetlands are both interspersed and interconnected with uplands. Ecosystem Based...
Video - Innovative Information Management to Support Wetland Conservation
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This presentation provides an overview of the Ducks Unlimited Canada Best Management Practices (BMP) program and the road to and purpose of the 2016 Wetland BMP Workshop.