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Introduction to the legacy forest small streams study : runoff patterns and related biogeochemistry on the western portion of the boreal shield
(2007)The Forest Watershed and Riparian Disturbance (FORWARD) Project is an ongoing study initiated on the western Boreal Plain (northwestern Alberta) in 2001 to incorporate hydrologic processes into industrial forest management. ... -
Inuit visions for schooling in one Nunavut community
(2009-06-25)This descriptive case study explores Inuit visions for schooling in a remote community in the Qikiqtani (formerly Baffin) Region of Nunavut. I use information from interviews, casual conversations, observations, and a ... -
Inuit youth migration from Iqaluit to Ottawa
(2009)With a public perception that Inuit youth are leaving the North, it is important to improve our understanding of migration in the Circumpolar North. The purpose of this pilot study is to identify, investigate and critically ... -
The invasion of dreissenid mussels into Lake Simcoe and their effect on benthic invertebrates
(2021)The establishment of dreissenid mussels (zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha and the quagga mussel Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) in Lake Simcoe in 1997 and 2008, respectively, in Lake Simcoe has drastically altered ... -
The invasion of garlic mustard in North America and control measures
(2022)The purpose of this report is to investigate the impact of garlic mustard invasion on forest and control measures. Invasive species often cause harm to local ecosystems. Garlic mustard is an invasive herb native to Europe ... -
Invasive plant cover and density following emerald ash borer-induced mortality in southern Ontario forests
(2022)The emerald ash borer has caused widespread ash mortality in eastern North American forests, where forest managers are also facing challenges due to invasions of undesirable exotic plant species. This study aims to explore ... -
Invasive plant species management for the city of Thunder Bay
(2020)Non-native plant species are being introduced into new environments at an increasing rate due to globalization and increased levels of trade. As such, the field of invasive plant management must constantly evolve in order ... -
Invasive species along road segments and recommendations for remediation
(2019)This literature review specifically looks at roads segments as facilitators for non-native invasive plant species. There are three types of roads presented throughout this paper; primary regionally paved roads; secondary ... -
Invasive spiny water flea (Bythotrephes cederströmii) and their impacts on young-of-year walleye (Sander vitreus) growth
(2022)Invasive species are a major threat to aquatic ecosystems, costing an estimated $3.6 billion in impacts across Ontario. In particular, the predatory cladoceran Bythotrephes cederströmii (Bythotrephes hereafter) has had ... -
Inventorying cutover logging residues: A remote sensing approach
(2012-11-10)The purpose of this study was to quantify the volume of logging residues within forest harvest blocks, using an airborne, remote sensing based method. The objective was to measure the volume using a field technique, and ... -
Investigating high performance perfectionist athletes' perceptions of the junior to senior sport transition
(2014)Whether or not perfectionism is a healthy personality characteristic is a topic of much debate among researchers (Flett & Hewitt, 2005). One way to investigate this is to differentiate how “healthy” or “unhealthy” ... -
Investigating productivity and foliar nutrient status in second growth white spruce (Picea glauca) and trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides)
(2012-11-10)This thesis synthesizes two related papers investigating competitive interactions of second growth white spruce (Picea glauca [Moench] Voss) and trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) at the Fallingsnow Ecosystem ... -
Investigating relationships: How mining companies and Aboriginal communities can improve impact mitigation for terrestrial wildlife and traditional harvesting practices in the Canadian Arctic
(2015)The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between mining companies and Aboriginal communities in the Canadian Arctic through their shared connection to the natural environment. The focal point of this ... -
Investigating teacher's experiences and efficacy beliefs regarding the secondary school civics course : a study of three school boards within Ontario
(2004)The purposes of this study were a) to identify if the introduction of the tenth grade civics course had effected the teacher efficacy beliefs held by those teachers, within three school boards in Ontario, who were to ... -
Investigating the effects of visually augmented video feedback on performance of an ice hockey skating skill / by Duncan C. Pike.
(2008)The study tested the effects of video replays enhanced with graphic, kinematic feedback on a targeted aspect of the hockey skating stride. A single subject, multiple baseline, across participants design was used. Participants ... -
Investigating the human-nature relationships of wilderness leaders
(2012-11-10)This qualitative study explored how wilderness leaders view wilderness and understand their relationship with wilderness. The term wilderness leader denotes outdoor educators and guides who lead trips in backcountry ... -
Investigating the potential for hazard tree identification using thermal imagery from the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
(2019)The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual was recently released by DJI in December of 2018. It is a small compact device with enormous potential for field work in a variety of industries, one of which has been investigated in this ... -
Investigating the qualities of raw lithic material and the selection pressures of lithic materials from the gunflint formation, in Ontario Canada
(2018)The study of stone tools in archaeology has advanced considerably in recent years, from the early ideas of what makes a stone anthropogenically modified to using advanced spectroscopic techniques to help determine ancient ... -
Investigating the relationship between social capital and health
(2006)The social determinants of health and health related behaviours have been studied extensively. Social capital is a construct first used in economic and sociological research, which is currently being used to investigate ...
