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Experimental eradication of invasive plant species
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Trent Nature Areas are community based recreational areas and members of the community have expressed a concern with the proliferation of Rhamnus cathartica, commonly known as the Common Buckthorn or alias European Buckthorn. To address this invasion problem, we evaluated three methods of eradication for their effectiveness: glyphosate herbicide [sic] cut and pull and cut and cover., Abstract -- Experimental eradication of invasive plant species -- Methods -- Results -- Disucussion -- Recommendations -- References -- Appendix -- Tables -- Figures., By Gail L. Crowell. --, Includes bibliographic references.
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Experimental eradication of an invasive exotic vine in the Trent University Nature Areas
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The Nature Areas Committee at Trent University oversees the natural heritage of the campus, and is committed to including students in community-based research projects which involve scientific experimental design projects. The experiment described here on out deals wih restoration management of natural areas on the campus of Trent University and particularly focuses on introduced, non-native plants as a degrading force in these natural areas., Completed By: Kieran Pinder. --, Includes bibliographic references.
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Building the Four Pillars
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The Peterborough Drug Strategy Task Force is in the process of developing a community based consultation strategy, with the purpose of developing a relevant and evidenced based drug strategy for Peterborough. The purpose of this report is to review available existing community consultations in Ontario linked to the development of a community drug strategy, and to compile research on effective consultation methods for a drug strategy to be developed in Peterborough., Part 1: Introduction and context -- Part 2: Research on consultation -- Part 3: Methodology -- Part 4: Findings: Community "snapshots" -- Part 5: Findings: Tools and methodologies -- Part 6: Findings: Consultations of specific populations -- Part 7: Recommendations -- Bibliography -- Appendices., Christopher Chang-Yen Phillips, Amanda Cockburn, Marissa Kidd, Jennifer Knight. --, Includes bibliographic references.
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Growing food security in Peterborough, Ontario
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Introduction -- Case studies. 1. Toronto urban farm. 2. Farmstart McVean New Farmers project. 3. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School edible school yard project. 4. The Stop. 5. Kinsman Neighbourhood Farm. 6. Ohio City farm. 7. Growing Power projects -- General themes in literature. Urban agriculture. Land selection. Funding. Infrastructure and resources. Labour recruitment. Partnerships. The role of schools. Guiding principles -- A potential Peterborough project: Partnerships with Fleming College and Trent University -- Other projects -- Works cited., C. Mondoux & A. Griffith. --, Includes bibliographic references., ERST-CAST 3340H: The Canadian Food System: A Community Development Approach.
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Emerging agriculture markets in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region
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1. Introduction -- 2. Purpose of project -- 3. Research questions -- 4. Definitions -- 5. Demographics -- 6. Greater Peterborough Area land base -- 7. Greater Toronto Area land base -- 8. Ethno cultural produce -- 9. Organic produce -- 10. Ethic meats. a. Goat. b. Pork -- 11. Conclusion and recommendations -- 12. References -- 13. Appendix 1 (Meat goat model)., Jesse Romano, Meghan Bailie, Matt Gilroy. --, Includes bibliographic references.
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Poverty report
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People living in poverty experience stigma in their everyday lives. They are often mistreated by their family, friends and strangers. Their experiences range from quiet disapproval to outright physical violence., By Katherine Cameron. --, Includes bibliographic references., Sociology 4570Y: Community-based research project.
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Urban ecology centre scan and summary
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Intro -- Methods -- Local scan and summary -- Toronto scan and summary -- Ontario scan and summary -- Canada scan and summary -- USA scan and summary -- General conclusions/summary -- Appendix: Urban ecology centres: Summarizing tables., Emily McCullogh ... [et al.]. --, Includes bibliographic references., Sustainability Studies 5900H: Reading Course.
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Natural heritage policy and planning protection
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The project's aim was to assess trends in Natural Heritage Planning and protection across the region of the Land Between; [sic] to gather information on review dates of Official Plans; as well as anecdotal data on development for comparisons across the region of the Land Between., By Katie Allen. --, ERST 325H.
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