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The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA) in northern British Columbia is globally significant for its size, special resource management, and cultural and ecological values. These characteristics were secured in perpetuity through the British…
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This research was aimed at developing a composting process of organic waste using natural and modified zeolites by ascertaining how effective they were in retaining phosphorus (P) after 60 days. The experiments included compost (C) containing…
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Manganese is one of the most occurring heavy metals in the source and drinking water of rural and remote communities in Canada. The removal of manganese from groundwater was explored by designing a biochar-assisted electrochemical technology as a…
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My thesis investigates how urban noise influences the relative audibility of songs to female Mountain Chickadees (Poecile gambeli), who assess male signalling at dawn while roosting within the nest cavity. Over two breeding seasons, I monitored…
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Cross-laminated timber (CLT) continues to establish a stronger footing in the Canadian construction industry, also as an option for lateral load resisting systems, such as shear walls. Recent modifications to the Canadian Standard for Engineering…
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Plastic pollution, a global problem, contributes to detrimental impacts on the environment. To mitigate plastic pollution locally,farmers’ market scan play a role in reducing plastic consumption. Many studies have suggested that customers and…
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Conserving biodiversity is principally achieved through the designation of protected areas, guided by the process of systematic conservation planning (SCP). SCP identifies networks of protected areas that represent regional biodiversity. Ecologists…
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The traditional governance system of S̲aik’uz̲ Whut’enne is rooted in a deep relationship with their Keyoh – their homelands that sustain all life, including the waters, rocks, mountains, plants and animals. Based in S̲aik’uz̲’s inherent Rights and…
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Currently, mineral fiber or cellular plastic insulation materials dominate the building construction market because of their relatively competitive price and low thermal conductivity properties; however, the environmental impacts of cellular plastic…