Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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tula:etd
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Collection
Language
eng
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1 item
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Copyright for all items in the Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
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Wetland Offsetting: Emergent Protocols and Techniques for Prioritizing Site-Specific Wetland Services

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Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Spence, Becca, Thesis advisor (ths): Whillans, Tom, Degree committee member (dgc): Sager, Eric, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Wetland loss in southern Ontario, escalated by development, is putting pressure on planners as they struggle to meet development needs while maintaining a balance with regional natural heritage. Wetland offsetting, coupled with strategic environmental assessment and sustainable community planning, offers a potential solution. A combined approach of literature review, interviews, focus… more

Shoreline Stewardship: Capacity Building through ENGO Programming and Local Partnerships

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Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Touw, Mystaya L, Thesis advisor (ths): Whillans, Tom, Degree committee member (dgc): Nisbet, Lisa (Elizabeth), Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This thesis aimed to determine what factors influence individual- and community-level shoreline stewardship attitudes and behaviours. Shoreline stewardship is part of the broader literature of environmental stewardship and place-based conservation. The needs and barriers limiting stewardship action were examined, as were the opportunities for increased impact. The Love Your Lake (LYL)… more

Prioritizing Restoration Potential within Protected Areas in Haliburton County, Ontario

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Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Monico, Robert Giovanni, Thesis advisor (ths): Whillans, Tom, Degree committee member (dgc): Sager, Eric, Degree committee member (dgc): Attridge, Ian, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Ecological restoration helps managers of protected areas respond to challenges presented by factors that threaten ecological integrity and respond to residual effects of previous land use. Many protected areas require restoration on sections of the property, due to previous land use. The objective of this thesis is to present criteria that assist ecological restoration professionals in… more