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A proposal for a captive breeding program designed to support woodland caribou recovery efforts in Jasper National Park has received approval from a scientific review panel. The program, which will...
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August 30th, 2022 at 12:00am to September 4th, 2022 at 11:59pm
Welcome to Peat-Fest 2022! The theme of this year’s Peat-Fest is Rights of Peatlands, so we’ll be taking inspiration from the incredible global successes of the Rights of Nature movement and...
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Although peatlands cover only 3% of the world's land, they store about twice as much carbon as in the biomass of all the world's forests combined. Thus, they are incredibly important especially for...
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The Peatland Ecology Research Group (PERG) was formed through the partnership of the university scientific community, the Canadian peat moss industry and federal and provincial agencies. Our common...
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Reclamation of altered landscapes in northern Alberta is becoming increasingly important as the regulatory requirement become more stringent. Oil and gas and forestry companies are liable for...
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June 23rd, 2022 at 8:00am CST to June 24th, 2022 at 6:00pm CST
A Peatland Restoration Workshop will be held in Manitoba (Winnipeg area, Canada) on June 23-24, 2022. The workshop is organized by the Peatland Ecology Research Group (PERG) in collaboration with the...
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June 23rd, 2022 at 1:30am MST to June 23rd, 2022 at 9:00am MST
The session will be organized in 2 different occasions on Thursday 23 June 2022 Morning session: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CEST/UTC +2 (Rome time) Afternoon session: 15:00 – 17:00 p.m. CEST/UTC +2 (Rome time)...
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In the boreal biome of North America, large wildfires usually leave behind residual patches of unburned vegetation, termed refugia, which can strongly affect post-fire ecosystem processes. While...
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March 31st, 2022 at 9:00am MST to March 31st, 2022 at 10:00am MST
Our spring 2022 #PeatTalks series is looking beyond ECR life for #PeatECR and potential next career steps. Our presenters will talk about their work, but also the pros & cons, challenges and benefits...
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April 29th, 2022 at 10:00am EST to April 29th, 2022 at 11:00am EST
Our spring 2022 #PeatTalks series is looking beyond ECR life for #PeatECR and potential next career steps. Our presenters will talk about their work, but also the pros & cons, challenges and benefits...
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May 19th, 2022 at 11:00am EST to May 19th, 2022 at 12:00pm EST
Our spring 2022 #PeatTalks series is looking beyond ECR life for #PeatECR and potential next career steps. Our presenters will talk about their work, but also the pros & cons, challenges and benefits...
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May 5th, 2002 at 8:00am MST to May 9th, 2022 at 5:00pm MST
Edmonton, AB
This field-study based course focuses on field diagnostics of soil properties and processes. Prior knowledge of soil formation and classification is expected.
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February 13th, 2024 at 3:30pm MST to February 13th, 2024 at 4:45pm MST
Edmonton, AB
Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture Agriculture is the dominant land use in First Nations in the Canadian Prairies. In this lecture, soil biochemist Melissa Arcand will provide an overview of...
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Featuring Leanne Mingo - a Conservation Program Specialist with Ducks Unlimited Canada The Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative (FMWSI) is a unique partnership between Ducks Unlimited...
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May 11th, 2022 at 10:00am MST to May 11th, 2022 at 11:00am MST
In order to protect boreal wetlands, we must first know where they are. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is leading the effort to provide detailed, accurate, and spatially extensive wetland maps for...
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The Plant and Seed Technologies program is uniquely positioned to facilitate the delivery of native shrub, forb and graminoids species for reclamation by: assisting industry and practitioners in more...
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Wetlands across the globe have long served as natural repositories for humanity’s toxic legacy, absorbing and retaining hundreds to thousands of years’ worth of pollution. These swampy vaults have...
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Research completed by the University of Saskatchewan in collaboration with a consortium of industry and government partners. Research included a multi-faceted program on the population dynamics and...
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This PhD project is an interdisciplinary study. The researcher used interviews with herders and hunters, local observations, and genetic analysis to understand how historical processes influence...
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December 2nd, 2023 at 10:00am to December 2nd, 2023 at 3:00pm
Port Mouton, NS
Looking for an opportunity to help protect birds? Join us for a day birdwatching at the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC's) Port Joli and Little Port L’Hebert Nature Reserves. The Port Joli natural...