Wetlands Knowledge Search Results
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The focus of this paper is to define the differences between Certified seed and other seed categories, and what certified seed means to reclamation projects. The second part of the paper discusses the...
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This report is a review of published literature on calcareous soils and their role in the productivity of coniferous forests in southwestern British Columbia and western Alberta. Definitions, origins...
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
This report profiles Canada’s success in conserving forest biodiversity. It also assesses our progress in meeting commitments under the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy.
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The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers has spearheaded the development of the Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy outlines a vision, goals...
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Trees are an integral and valuable pa rt of t he urban environment. They provide a visual softening to the harsh lines of urban development and make cities livable by improving the quality of life...
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When considering the potential impacts of climate change in forests, researchers need examples. Whether the questions are ecological, biological, physical, economic, or social, our predictions...
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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...
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Tim Williamson
Steve Colombo
Peter Duinker
Paul Gray
Ryan Hennessey
Daniel Houle
Mark Johnston
Aynslie Ogden
Dave Spittlehouse
Climate change is already affecting Canada’s forests. Current visible effects include changes in the frequency and severity of disturbances (such as fires, drought, severe storms, and damaging insect...
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N. Moudrak
B. Feltmate
H. Venema
H. Osman
Resource Date:
September
2018
Combating Canada’s Rising Flood Costs: Natural infrastructure is an underutilized option.
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Although ecological transitions are expected to be widespread, under even the least-change climate scenario, ecological change is not synonymous with the loss of biodiversity.
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This report summarizes progress for projects related to in situ reclamation of the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) Land Environmental Priority Area (EPA) as of 2020 (published March...
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Resource Date:
April
2021
This document combines reports, as of 2020, for projects relating to mine site reclamation of the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) Land Environmental Priority Area (EPA). These research...
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This report summarizes progress for projects related to in situ reclamation of the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) Land Environmental Priority Area (EPA) as of 2021 (published March...
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March
2022
This document combines as-of-2021 reports for projects relating to mine site reclamation of the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) Land Environmental Priority Area (EPA). These research...
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Authors
Rona Sturrock
Ann Braybrooks
Pamela Reece
An overview of literature relevant to decay in living western redcedar is provided. Despite the species’ reputation for decay resistant heartwood, living western redcedar trees frequently have...
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Across northern Canada evidence of oil and gas seismic exploration remains from the 1950's to current day. While many of these linear features are still visible, others can no longer be seen. Research...
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Resource Date:
December
2020
A mesocosm study was undertaken to support the development of end pit lake technology. The mesocosms were exposed to OSPW (Oil Sands Process affected Water) and dFFT (densified Fluid Fine Tails).
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October
2018
This study utilized mesocosms to investigate the effects of oil sands process water (OSPW) and densified fluid fine tails (dFFT) on aquatic ecosystems to support development of end pit lake technology
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C. Gaudet
M. Bonnell
Ted Nason
L. Hofmann
There can be little argument that contaminants are now a ubiquitous presence in our environment. Though large-scale efforts to deal with contaminant issues have traditionally focused on water and air...
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Melissa Spearing
Donnie McPhee
Judy Loo
In 2021-2022, the National Tree Seed Centre led a series of surveys to establish an accurate idea of genetically appropriate seed supply for forest landscape restoration (FLR) needs across Canada by...