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The effects of biogeographic factors on the persistence and distribution of the common five-lined skink in Southern Ontario
(2018)
The management of biogeographic factors associated with species at risk
populations is an excellent conservation tool if the effects of such factors are thoroughly
understood. Biogeographic factors, or habitats, such as ...
Is Ruggedness a Key Habitat Feature for Woodland Caribou Along the Lake Superior Coast?
(2018)
Woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou Gmelin) in the Lake Superior Coast Range are at risk, having been extirpated in portions of their range including Lake Superior Provincial Park and Pukaskwa National Park (PNP). ...
The estimation of boreal forest properties using spectral indices
(2018)
The field of forestry has evolved to meet several objectives, including timber and other forest product production, tourism and recreation, habitat and wildlife management and climate change monitoring. As the field ...
Review the function of large aquatic plants in water pollution treatment
(2018)
Being a worldwide problem, water pollution has a huge impact on the mankind. The world has invested a lot of manpower and material resources after the environmental governance. Environmental pollution control has a new ...
Culvert installment and removals, how they affect surrounding habitat and how we can improve our methods of maintenance
(2018)
Culvert maintenance has been a problem for watersheds and roadways. The purpose for culvert installation is to increase the water carrying capacity away from road structures and buildings within the environment. Small ...
The landscape used by eight bat species in the Nipigon District, Ontario
(2018)
Emergent diseases such as white nose syndrome (WNS) and habitat loss are negatively affecting the populations of Ontario bat species. There are eight bat species native to Ontario: Estesicus fuscus, Lasiurus cinereus, L. ...
Response of Cypripedium and Goodyera to disturbance in the Thunder Bay area
(2018)
Orchids constitute a family of rare plants on the landscape that are facing additional threats from anthropogenic changes to their habitat. Orchids have very specific habitat requirements and can be used as early indicators ...
The behavioural effects of anthropogenic noise on Rainbow Trout in a holding facility
(2018)
There is a growing concern within the scientific community about the effects of
anthropogenic noise on fish. Pile driving creates large amounts of noise, and especially
in the creation of bridges it has the ability to ...
Common characteristics of behaviour, habitat, and diet of endangered wetland birds
(2018)
Wetland birds are birds that depend on wetlands for survival. They can be
separated into endangered and abundant species. The protection of wetland birds has
become a critical topic, as pollution, habitat loss and changes ...
Effect of harvest intensity on soil carbon and nutrients across global forests: a meta-analysis
(2018)
Logging residues can retain important nutrients for tree growth after biomass harvesting. However, increasing the harvest intensity may decrease soil nutrient stores stocks and affect biomass productivity. Using 2207 ...