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- Title
- Exploring options for the use of experiential knowledge in resource and environmental planning and management in north-eastern British Columbia.
- Contributors
- Erin J. Palmer (author), Orland Wilkerson (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- No abstract available.
- Discipline
- Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
- Date added
- 2017-03-30T17:02:24.773Z
- Title
- Municipal winter trail design standards: includes a winter trail design standards GIS analysis of the city of Prince George city-wide trail system master plan
- Contributors
- Gerald Christie (author), Orland Wilkerson (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- Many cities in Canada have trail systems that provide recreational and commuting opportunities for their residents and visitors but have not developed or maintained their municipal trail system for winter snow-based trail activities. Trail standards exist for many types of trails, uses and environments but an integration of standards for winter recreational activities with that of municipal seasonal trail standards currently in use is necessary to encourage planning, design and maintenance of winter trails at the community level. Using a mixed-methods approach, research was conducted through a focused synthesis, questionnaires and a focus group towards developing an understanding of the existing level of winter trail planning knowledge and determining what the issues and desires of trail users are in regards to municipal winter trails. The results showed that very good standards exist for winter snow-based recreational and utilitarian purposes and that existing municipal multi-use trail standards only require maintenance to allow for snow-based trail activities. A GIS analysis of the city of Prince George was then conducted to illustrate the recommended winter trail standards from this research that can be used as part of the planning process to aid in the development of a winter trail system at the municipal level.
- Discipline
- Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
- Date added
- 2017-04-10T22:14:10.634Z
- Title
- Sustainable development of rural aboriginal communities of northern British Columbia: a case study of the Tl'azt'en nation
- Contributors
- Bipasha Baruah (author), Orland Wilkerson (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- This study investigates and identifies major factors that impede or facilitates the sustainable development of rural First Nations communities of northern British Columbia, through a case study of the Tl'azt'en Nation.
- Discipline
- Environmental Studies
- Date added
- 2017-04-11T21:18:10.143Z
- Title
- Wind energy on the horizon in British Columbia : a review and evaluation of the British Columbia wind energy planning framework
- Contributors
- Jason K. M. Day (author), Orland Wilkerson (Thesis advisor), Eric Rapaport (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
- Abstract
- This study examines the wind energy planning frameworks from ten North American jurisdictions, drawing important lessons that British Columbia could use to build on its current model which has been criticized for its limited scope and restriction of local government powers. This study contributes to similar studies conducted by Kimrey (2006), Longston (2006), and Eriksen (2009). This study concludes that inclusion of wind resource zones delineated through strategic environmental assessment, programme assessment, and conducting research-oriented studies could improve the current British Columbia planning framework. The framework should also strengthen its bat impact assessment practices and incorporate habitat compensation. This research also builds upon Rosenberg's (2008) wind energy planning framework typologies. I conclude that the typology utilized in Texas should be employed in British Columbia in order to facilitate utilizing wind power. The only adaption needed is the establishment of a cross-jurisdictional review committee for project assessment to address concerns about local involvement and site-specific environmental and social concerns. --P.ii.
- Discipline
- Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
- Date added
- 2017-04-10T22:03:52.059Z