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TrentCalendarAugust2015_online.pdf-62
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TrentCalendarAugust2015_online.pdf-62
Gratitude is in our nature
Title
Gratitude is in our nature: how mindful appreciation of nature affects well-being
Type
Text, Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text, thesis
Creator
Tejpar, Lisa Morgan (author)et al
Contributor(s)
Nisbet, Elizabeth K.L. (Thesis advisor), Smith-Chant, Brenda (Committee member), Trent University Psychology (Degree granting institution)
Description
Although a wealth of research supports nature’s beneficial effects on well-being, a lack of attentiveness and appreciation for nature may prevent people from fully experiencing nature’s benefits. A mindfulness-based nature intervention was tested across two studies to investigate whether gratitude and mindfulness can boost nature’s effects for well-being. Students completed activities across a one-week (Study 1; N = 129) and two-week (Study 2; N = 130) intervention. Students in both studies experienced significant declines in positive and negative emotion over time. Study 1 did not show the expected increases in gratitude and connection to nature. Study 2 found that students who simply spent time in nature experienced fewer negative emotions and greater increases in trait gratitude than those who were asked to gratefully reflect on their natural surroundings. Both studies found positive correlations between trait gratitude, mindfulness, well- being and connection to nature. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed. Author Keywords: Gratitude, Intervention, Mental Heath, Mindfulness, Nature, Well-being
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Using automated radio-telemetry to link food availability, reproductive success, and habitat use of Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster)
Title
Using automated radio-telemetry to link food availability, reproductive success, and habitat use of Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster)
Type
Text, Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text, thesis
Creator
Lenske, Ariel (author)et al
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Nocera, Joseph J. (Thesis advisor), Schaefer, James A. (Committee member), Nol, Erica (Committee member), Trent University Environmental and Life Sciences (Degree granting institution)
Description
Drivers of North American Barn Swallow population declines are not well understood, but foraging habitat loss is thought to be a contributing factor. Determining patterns of habitat use is challenging for swallows because they move rapidly but are too small to carry GPS tags. We showed that automated radio-telemetry could be used to track the movements of swallows with enough accuracy (median error 250 m) to monitor local habitat use. We then combined information on breeding Barn Swallows habitat use, land cover, aerial insect abundance, and fledging success to test for a link between foraging habitat quality and reproductive success. Foraging activity was concentrated within 600 m of nest sites and varied with land cover; however, responses to land cover were not consistent across birds. Aerial insects were most abundant near wetlands and least abundant near open water and over cropland. Consistent with a link between foraging habitat and reproductive success, nests in barns with more wetland and less open water within 1 km, and with less field area within 2 km occupied by row crops, on average fledged more young swallows. Author Keywords: aerial insectivores, automated telemetry, habitat use, land cover, movement, nest success
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Copyright is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
Arthur
Title
Arthur: Volume II, No. 13
Type
Text, newspaper
Contributor(s)
Stohn, S. (Edt), Weeks, G. (Edt), Bennedict, F. (Edt), Martin, D. (Edt), Barron, D. (Edt), Van Houten, G. (Edt), Hordon, L. (Aut), Macquade, J. (Aut), Estabrooks, S. (Aut), Laraby, l. (Ctb), Cook, J. (Ctb), Cavanagh, L. (Ctb), Largrave, L. (Ctb), King, L. (Ctb), Tofflemire, A. (Ctb), Clysdale, E. (Ctb), Thompson, N. J. (Ctb), Christian, A. (Ctb), Beal, B. (Ctb), Pepall, J. (Ctb), Tamblyn, I. (Ctb), Thompson, J. (Ctb), Livingston, S. (Aut), Weiner, E. (Ctb), Edwards, R. (Ctb), O'brian, G. (Edt) (Ctb), Butts, S. (Ctb)
Description
Hike Eleven Miles to Better Understanding / S. Butts -- Butcher on Way Out? / G. K. Barr -- Centennial Medals to Four Profs / G. Sheppard -- Butcher [Cont'd] -- Chariot Race Deadline -- Letters -- [Letter] / R. Jones -- [Letter] / J. Thompson -- [Letter] / B. George -- Review Printing Co. Ltd [Advertisement] -- International Curios [Advertisement] -- A Little Realism (II) -- [Letter] / P. Barron -- A Little Keyed Up at Last [Letter] / J. Bechman -- Champlain / s. Butts -- TUCC Peterborough Hates Trent So what ! / J. Thompson -- CKPT 1421 [Advertisement] -- Letters -- [Letter] / T. Nichols -- Theatre Toronto -- Champlain Snack Bar -- [Letter] / G. Botting -- Roland's Steak House [Advertisement] -- Ontario Graduate Fellowship Program [Advertisement] -- Thumbs Down on "War Game" / J. Thompson -- Imperial Styles [Advertisement] -- Girls Keyed [Cont'd] -- Wally's [Advertisement] -- The Pizza Villa New Grand Hotel [Advertisement] -- Sports -- Trent Routs Renison -- RMC Topped in BB -- PRC Bounces Champlain -- Traill Babysitters [Advertisements] -- Boozes, Broads and Baskets Don't Mix ! -- Population, Pollution Principal Problems -- Royal Bank [Advertisement] New Editors Picked -- Arthur, Sword Split -- Freedom and Responsibility -- Calendar of Events -- Smith, Kidd on Sabbatical -- L'Ordre De Bon Temps [Advertisement] --
Horticultural pathways
Title
Horticultural pathways: policies and legislation regarding horticultural invasive species
Type
Text, theses
Creator
Reid, Keith.
Contributor(s)
Noronha, Jason., Hilts, Natasha., Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, Trent University Environmental Resource Studies., Trent Centre for Community-Based Education (Peterborough, Ont.)
Description
Invasive plants are plant species that are not native to Canada and United States. These plants are a problem because they out compete and displace native plants that wildlife depend on. This report outlines some goals for prevention and management of invasive species., 1.0 Introduction. 1.1 Strategic goals in Canada. 1.2 Strategic goals in US -- 2.0 Role of Federal Government of Canada. 2.1 Agriculture Canada. 2.2 Canadian Boarder Services. 2.3 Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 2.4 Environment Canada. 2.5 Natural Resources Canada. 2.6 Parks Canada -- 3.0 Provincial. 3.1 Alberta. 3.2 British Columbia. 3.3 Manitoba. 3.4 New Brunswick. 3.5 Newfoundland & Labrador. 3.6 Nova Scotia. 3.7 Ontario. 3.8 Prince Edward Island. 3.9 Quebec. 4.0 Saskatchewan -- 4.0 US Federal. 4.1 Department of Agriculture. 4.2 Importing and exporting. 4.3 US Great Lake States -- References., by Keith Reid, Jason Noronha & Natasha Hilts. --, Completed for: Francine Macdonald at the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters; Supervisor: Paula Anderson, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-based education., Date of project submission: April 2008., Includes references (p. 18)., ERST 316, Environmental Resource Studies, Community-Based Natural Resource Management
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151005GradCalendar.pdf-59
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151005GradCalendar.pdf-59

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