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Forest ecosystems and the ecological services they provide are complex and dynamic. Disturbance and successional processes impact habitat for animals such as caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou Gmelin 1788, Banfield 1961, 1974) and moose (Alces alces…

In this research, ZIF-8/SAPO-34 composites with various wt.% of ZIF-8 and SAPO-34 were prepared and used as catalysts to synthesize cyclic carbonate solventless from CO2 and propylene oxide. Among composites, SAPO-34/ZIF-8 75:25 wt.% (S/Z25) had the…

Alpine snow is an important water reservoir for mountain hydrology, climate, ecosystem functions, and has substantial economic value. Snowmelt during spring and summer is driven primarily by incoming shortwave and longwave radiation fluxes, and the…

Advancements in animal tracking technology and analytical techniques have expanded the disciple of movement ecology. An improved understanding of where, when, and why an animal moves can greatly assist in the management and recovery of endangered…

This research explores estimating off-shore oily waste, considering waste-waste compatibility due to the heterogeneous nature of oily waste. Firstly, hyperparameters for Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Support Vector Regression (SVR), and Improved…

This research focuses on developing environmentally friendly, biodegradable foams as alternatives to traditional petroleum-based materials like polyurethane and expanded polystyrene (EPS). Utilizing pulp and lignin through a cost-effective method,…

Modification of natural clays may be a useful approach to produce an effective and low-cost adsorbent to control phosphorous, which is a key factor in controlling the eutrophication of surface waters. In this study, natural clay samples were…

Despite substantial advances in cleaning up marine spills, solid oily waste generation during a spill is an inevitable problem that could easily exceed the capacity of locally available waste management facilities. This thesis developed a pyrolysis…

Vegetation recovery on abandoned road segments of Highway 16 in northwestern British Columbia were examined across a climate gradient. The time since road abandonment ranged from 16 to 57 years on sites sampled. Plant cover on asphalt roads was…

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is a significant health concern for the global population. The increasing frequency, intensity, and duration of wildfire smoke events continues to worsen people’s exposure, regardless of their proximity…

Carbon (C) storage in residual live lodgepole pine trees in northern BC at Kennedy Siding was measured 11 and 12 years after a severe mountain pine beetle (MPB) epidemic. Kennedy Siding eddy covariance (EC) measurements showed that the net ecosystem…

Clean drinking water access is essential for public health and regarded as a scarce resource for Indigenous communities in rural and remote areas. In this research, a new iron and manganese prediction method based on Data Augmentation and Machine…