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Challenges in Co-operative Reclamation Research
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There may be different interpretations of cooperative reclamation research, so it is appropriate to explain how the term will be used in subsequent discussions. The basic concept is to broaden the...
Comparison of Soil Quality and Productivity of Reclaimed and Native Oil Sands Soils
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The primary target of land reclamation in the Athabasca Oil Sands (AOS) region of Canada is to re-create ecosystems which are similar to the pre-disturbance ecosystems. The main objective of this...
Long-term Changes in Soil Salinity as Influenced by Subsoil Thickness in a Reclaimed Coal Mine in East-central Alberta
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Elevated salinity and sodicity are major challenges to reclamation of surface-mined coal sites in the Alberta Plains region. Research plots were established in 1981 at the Battle River Coal Mine near...
Online Course: SOIL 210 Soil Science for Archaeology
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March 22nd, 2002 at 9:00am MST to April 21st, 2022 at 12:00pm MST
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25-hour introductory soil science course led by Dr. Konstantin Dlusskiy includes elements of surficial geology relevant to archaeological investigations
Online Course: Soil Classification: Short Course (SOIL410 Wi22)
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February 2nd, 2022 at 8:00am MST to February 3rd, 2022 at 5:00pm MST
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Advanced short course on soil classification
Online Course: Soil Mapping: Short Course (SOIL420 Wi22)
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Event Date and Time
February 9th, 2022 at 8:00am MST to February 10th, 2022 at 5:00pm MST
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Advanced online course on soil survey and mapping
Outdoor Learning Conference
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May 4th, 2023 at 12:00am to May 6th, 2023 at 11:59pm
Banff, AB
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You are invited to attend the 2023 Outdoor Learning Conference at the world renowned Banff Centre from May 4-6, 2023! The overarching theme for the 2023 Outdoor Learning Conference is “ Place and...
Peat Loss Collocates with a Threshold in Plant–Mycorrhizal Associations in Drained Peatlands Encroached by Trees
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Drainage-induced encroachment by trees may have major effects on the carbon balance of northern peatlands, and responses of microbial communities are likely to play a central mechanistic role. We...
Quantifying Restoration Success via Natural Recovery in Forested Areas Following Pipeline Construction
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This resource is available on an external database and may require a paid subscription to access it. It is included on the CCLM to support our goal of capturing and sharing the breadth of all...
Registration Open for Soil Classification: Short Course (SOIL410 Wi22)
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This advanced soil science course led by Dr. Konstantin Dlusskiy focuses on: Common landforms and parent materials associated with soils in Prairies, Soil drainage classes and soil moisture regimes...
Registration Open for Soil Mapping: Short Course (SOIL420 Wi22)
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Organization
Advanced online course on soil survey and mapping
Restoration of Linear Disturbances From Oil-and-gas Exploration in Boreal Landscapes: How can Network Models Help?
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Abstract In western Canada, decades of oil-and-gas exploration have fragmented boreal landscapes with a dense network of linear forest disturbances (seismic lines). These seismic lines are implicated...
SOIL 230: Pedology Field School
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Event Date and Time
May 21st, 2024 at 8:00am MST to May 23rd, 2024 at 5:00pm MST
, AB
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This 24-h introductory soil science course is fully field-based. The 3-day field school led by Dr. Konstantin Dlusskiy focuses on hands-on experience with application to industry standards. •...
SOIL 410: Soil Classification Course
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Event Date and Time
March 27th, 2024 at 8:00am MST to March 28th, 2024 at 5:00pm MST
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This advanced soil science course led by Dr. Konstantin Dlusskiy focuses on: • Common landforms and parent materials associated with soils in Prairies • Soil drainage classes and soil moisture regimes...
SOIL 420: Soil Mapping Course
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Event Date and Time
April 3rd, 2024 at 8:00am MST to April 4th, 2024 at 5:00pm MST
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This advanced soil science course led by Dr. Konstantin Dlusskiy focuses on: • The process of soil survey Prediction of soil types based on imagery interpretation Design of soil map legends...
Soil Salinity in Alberta
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Origins, extent and reclamation of saline soils in Alberta are described. Natural and man-induced salinity are addressed but the latter is emphasized. Major activities/structures responsible for...
Video - Enhanced Fuel Mapping for Wildfire Management
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This presentation discusses ways that LiDAR data can be used in forestry management, including for mapping mountain pine beetle infestations.
Warming Response of Peatland CO2 Sink is Sensitive to Seasonality in Warming Trends
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This resource is available on an external database and may require a paid subscription to access it. It is included on the CCLM to support our goal of capturing and sharing the breadth of all...