Turner, Jennifer, 1979-

High latitude areas have been identified in most GCMs as regions where global warming will appear earliest and be the greatest. Since much of Canada's north is underlain by permafrost, a warming of 3-5°C could cause widespread erosion and thermokarst. The Arctic coastal zone is particularly vulnerable, as it lies at the interface between terrestrial systems dominated by permafrost, and marine systems dominated by sea ice and wave action. This study aims at understanding some mechanisms of ...

Craig, Katherine G.

Carabid beetles were collected by means of pitfall trapping in four forest successional stages: 1) Regeneration (3-8 years); 2) Immature (25-45 years); 3) Mature (65-85 years); and 4) Old-Growth (>200 years). The study was conducted at two locations, Victoria Watershed South, and Koksilah, in Coastal Douglas-fir forests on Vancouver Island. A total of 28 species was collected during the year of collecting. Intraspecific comparisons were made and six distributional patterns were identified. ...

Kayahara, Gordon John

To assess relationships within the biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification(BEC) system, 102 sample plots were established in immature western hemlock [Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.] stands distributed within the sub montane very wet maritime variant of the Coastal Western Hemlock Zone in coastal British Columbia. Using the methods described in the BEC system, plant associations, and field derived soil nutrient regimes (SNR) and soil moisture regimes (SMR) were identified. Direct measures of SN...

Saxby, Gillian Elizabeth

As population pressures rise there are associated increases in development, resource use, competition and environmental threats. These increases, contribute to the intensification of conflict within the coastal zone. Dispute resolution techniques must be incorporated into the management of coastal resources. Negotiation use is one means of dispute resolution. The goal of this thesis is to establish whether and how negotiation is used in coastal zone management. Two bodies of literature were rev...

Coward, Laura Patricia

The disposal of municipal sewage sludge is a major waste management problem for large cities. The Greater Vancouver Regional District is investigating the option of applying sludge to forest lands as a fertilizer for enhanced timber production. A joint project of the University of British Columbia and the Greater Vancouver Regional District is currently looking at the effects of sludge application on managed forest ecosystems. Municipal sewage sludge was applied to Pseudotsuga menziesii stands ...

Beale, Jeffrey D.

The effect of laminated (Phellinus) root rot in coastal second growth Douglas-fir ecosystems of southeastern Vancouver Island was investigated in 139 ecosystems centered around 215 growth and yield permanent sample plots (PSP's). The impact of Phellinus root rot on stand productivity was estimated from PSP records and a percent basal area reduction (%BAR) parameter estimate determined using variable-radius plot sampling. The methods involved ecological site characterization to Biogeoclimatic Eco...

Klinka, Karel, Kayahara, Gordon J., Chourmouzis, Christine

Where timber production is the primary management objective, knowledge of the relationship between the potential productivity of candidate tree species and levels of light, heat, nutrient, moisture and aeration is necessary for species- and site-specific decision making. For example, foresters need to decide which tree species to regenerate on a particular harvested area to obtain maximum sustainable productivity. Similarily, when considering the application of silvicultural treatments such as ...

Klinka, Karel, Kayahara, Gordon J., Chourmouzis, Christine

Forest managers concerned with maintaining soil productivity must consider the impacts of forestry practices upon the features of a site. One critical feature is the amount and type of organic matter on a site, which may affect soil development. This study addresses the question of whether CWD accumulations increase the intensity of podzolization, thus reducing the long-term productivity of a site.

Brett, Bob, Klinka, Karel, Qian, H., Chourmouzis, Christine

This report expands and clarifies previous classifications of non-forested plant communities from upper subalpine and alpine locations in coastal British Columbia. A total of 80 plots (releves) sampled specifically for this study were added to 202 releves from published and unpublished studies conducted since 1963. We used tabular and multivariate methods to synthesize and classify plant communities according to the Braun-Blanquet approach. Plant communities were classified into 37 vegetation un...

Klinka, Karel, Fons, Jaume, Chourmouzis, Christine

In British Columbia, humus form identification is widely use to infer the level of plant-available soil nutrients. This identification is based on field-observable (morphological) features. We recognize three major humu forms: Mors, Moders, and Mulls - which are differentiated according to the type of F horizon, and the presence/absence of organic matter-enriched Ah horizons. Mors represent humus forms where decomposition is dominated by fungi, with slow decomposition rates and accumulation...

Klinka, Karel, Carter, R. E. (Reid E.), Chourmouzis, Christine

Knowledge of ecological characteristics of trees, sites and tree growth on different sites is fundamental for silvicultural decision-making and planning. With the biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification in place, silvicultural management in British Columbia has been given an ecological foundation; however, relationships between growth and site have not yet been fully investigated. The purpose of this study was to determine how height growth of Douglas-fir within the drier portion of the CWH zone...

Klinka, Karel, Varga, Pal, Chourmouzis, Christine

"SELECT CD is a site-specific, decision-support tool for selecting ecologically viable tree species, reproduction cuttings, and regeneration methods in the coastal forest (CDF, CWH, and MH zones). SELECT CD integrates information from several existing guides with new information from literature and recent research into a single, user-friendly resource. SELECT CD also includes a rich library of visuals and an illustrated glossary of technical terms."

Klinka, Karel

In the wetter climates associated with the coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest, coarse woody debris (CWD) accumulations in the form of snags, downed boles, and large branches can be large in natural forest ecosystems. Although maintaining organic matter for sustainable site productivity is not in dispute, the importance of CWD as a source of soil organic matter is questionable. Forest managers attempting to optimize timber production need to know how CWD affects short-term forest tree growt...

Klinka, Karel

One of the human activities impacting biodiversity is the cutting of old-growth forests. In response to the controversy surrounding the cutting of old-growth in the coastal rainforest of BC, the Ministries of the Environment and Forests have produced biodiversity guidelines that are to be applied when manipulating stands in the provincial forest. This study augments these guidelines by investigating the diversity differences between second-growth and old-growth forests in relation to site qua...

Klinka, Karel

In the wetter climates associated with the coastal forests of northwestern North America, coarse woody debris (CWD) accumulations in the form of snags, downed boles, and large branches can be large in natural forest ecosystems. Seedlings often regenerate on stumps and downed logs in the understory of old-growth coastal forests. The question remains though, whether CWD is a necessary component for seedling survival and growth in forests managed for commodity production. This study addresses on...

Stemp, William James.

The Maya sites of Marco Gonzalez and San Pedro are located on the southern end of Ambergris Caye, a limestone-based coral island off the coast of modern-day Belize. When combined, the archaeological settlements at these sites represent some of the longest occupations in coastal Belize. Evidence suggests the earliest occupation occurred at Marco Gonzalez in the Late Preclassic and extended into the Late Postclassic, while San Pedro's population thrived well into the Historic period. An analysis o...

Van Der Walt, Bryan Anthony.

This study investigated aspects of the biology of Sarpa salpa, such as reproduction, age and growth, and mortality, which are necessary for an assessment of the status of this species off the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Coast. The importance of S. salpa to the shore-based fishery in KZN was evaluated using Natal Parks Board shore patrol data. These data were validated by analysing preliminary results of an independent shore-angling survey along the KZN Coast. Despite differences in the catch composition...

Mabaso, Calvin Mzwenhlanhla

Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Magister Technologiae: Human Resources Management, Durban University of Technology, 2012. / The research project focussed on the effectiveness of an induction programme for newly appointed staff at Coastal KZN FET College in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The main aim of the study was to investigate the perceptions of educators with regard to the effectiveness of the induction programme for newly appointed lecturers. The key findings of the researc...

Kwon, Tae-Jung

The synthetic aperture radar (SAR) onboard Earth observing satellites has been acknowledged as an integral tool for many applications in monitoring the marine environment. Some of these applications include regional sea-ice monitoring and detection of illegal or accidental oil discharges from ships. Nonetheless, a practicality of the usage of SAR images is greatly hindered by the presence of speckle noises. Such noise must be eliminated or reduced to be utilized in real-world applications to ens...

Novelli, Guillaume

The pollution generated by accidental marine oil spills can cause persistent ecological disasters and lead to serious social and economical damages. Numerical simulations are a valuable tool to make proper decisions in emergency situation or to plan response actions beforehand. The main objective of this work was to improve SIMOIL, a computational model developed earlier at URV and capable of predicting the evaporation and spreading of massive oil spills in coastal areas. Specifically, a new coa...

Alvarado Aguilar, Dagoberto

Aquesta tesi proposa un marc metodològic per a la determinació d'Àrees amb Risc d'Inundació i l'Avaluació de Danys per Tempestes Costaneres, en dues escales de treball: una a llarg termini relacionat amb l'Elevació Relativa del Nivell del Mar i una altra episòdic/extrem relacionada amb esdeveniments de tempesta. La incorporació de la resposta morfodinàmica de la costa als esdeveniments de tempesta és una part fonamental d'aquesta proposta. Aquest marc metodològic va ser aplicat al Delta de l'Ebr...

Sparrow, Lori

Aboriginal groups are still developing recognition of their rights, title and capacity to co-manage their forestland. Provincially there are a number of changes in legislation and regulation that affect Aboriginal groups, particularly in the area of climate change. Aboriginal groups that are actively negotiating their legal rights need to integrate the discussion of climate change, particularly in the area of forests with their evolving legal rights. Aboriginal groups have been proactive in B...

Hilker, Thomas

Global modeling of gross primary production (GPP) is a critical component of climate change research. On local scales, GPP can be assessed from measuring CO₂ exchange above the plant canopy using tower-based eddy covariance (EC) systems. The limited footprint inherent to this method however, restricts observations to relatively few discrete areas making continuous predictions of global CO₂ fluxes difficult. Recently, the advent of high resolution optical remote sensing devices has offered new po...

Legun, Katharine

Social capital refers to the relationships between people that are productive: it can provide people with access to resources, ease transactions, and facilitate social and economic development at the community level. It has been conceptualized as both associations between people and attitudes of trust and cooperation that enable ties to be productive. Within communities, these attitudes underlie social cohesion, which can be defined as social integration and a propensity to cooperate and contrib...

Stan, Amanda Beth

Growth release of trees following canopy disturbances is of interest to ecological scientists and forest managers. Using dendroecological techniques, I examined growth release of canopy and subcanopy trees following the formation of natural, fine-scale canopy gaps in old-growth, western red cedar-western hemlock forests of coastal British Columbia. I aimed to quantify detailed information on release of the three shade-tolerant tree species that constitute these stands: western red cedar (Thuja...

Laila, Fariya

According to the Global Climate Risk Index, Bangladesh with its densely populated coastal areas is considered as one of the most vulnerable countries affected by climate change in the world. In this context, the goal of this research is to assess the social vulnerability of the south-western coastal communities of the country,which is becoming more vulnerable, trying to understand the underlying social conditions of coastal people who are dependent on limited natural resources. To do so, vulnera...

Houben, Adam James

The relationships between C:N:P (carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) stoichiometry of Cladophora glomerata and land use characteristics in selected nearshore areas of the lower Laurentian Great Lakes were determined during two years of field sampling of coastal areas. In the past, bi-national reduction of point sources of P-loading resulted in reduced C. glomerata biomass; however, currently C. glomerata is resurging and it has been suggested that non-point source P loading, which may have increas...

Rehak, Katrin, Strecker, Manfred, Echtler, Helmut

Fluvial systems are one of the major features shaping a landscape. They adjust to the prevailing tectonic and climatic setting and therefore are very sensitive markers of changes in these systems. If their response to tectonic and climatic forcing is quantified and if the climatic signal is excluded, it is possible to derive a local deformation history.<br> Here, we investigate fluvial terraces and erosional surfaces in the southern Chilean forearc to assess a long-term geomorphic and hence tect...

Highfield, Wesley E.

This study explores the spatial-temporal patterns of Section 404 permitting program under the Clean Water Act and examines its impact on mean and peak annual streamflow. The study area consists of 47 sub-basins that are delineated based on USGS streamflow gauges. These sub-basins span from the southern portion of coastal Texas to the easternmost portion of coastal Texas. Descriptive, spatial and spatial-temporal statistical methods are used to explore patterns in Section 404 permitting between 1...

Romigh, Melissa Marie

Coastal outwelling of organic carbon from mangrove wetlands contributes to near-shore productivity and influences biogeochemical cycling of elements. I used a flume to measure fluxes of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) between a mangrove forest and adjacent tidal creek along Shark River, Florida. Shark River’s hydrology is influenced by diurnal tides and seasonal rainfall and wind patterns. Samplings were made over multiple tidal cycles in 2003 to include dry, wet, and transitional seasons. Surfa...

Pinto, Maria Alice

The goal of this study was to examine the impact of Africanization on the genetic structure of the Welder Wildlife Refuge feral honey bee population by scoring mtDNA and microsatellite polymorphisms. Adult honey bee workers, collected between 1991 and 2001, were screened for mtDNA using the cytochrome b/BglII, ls rRNA/EcoRI, and COI/HinfI PCR-based assays. The procedure allowed identification of four mitotypes: eastern European, western European, A. m. lamarckii, and A. m. scutellata. The relat...

Ozyurt, Gulizar

Climate change and anticipated impacts of sea level rise such as increased coastal erosion, inundation, flooding due to storm surges and salt water intrusion to freshwater resources will affect all the countries but mostly small island countries of oceans and low-lying lands along coastlines. Turkey having 8333 km of coastline including physically, ecologically and socio-economically important low-lying deltas should also prepare for the impacts of sea level rise as well as other impacts of clim...

Karatas, Sibel Esra

The main purpose of this study is to understand the mobilization dynamics and impacts of the environmental opposition movement against the Black Sea Coastal Road Project in Turkey. The study is original in the sense that for the first time an opposition movement against a national road project was realized in Turkey. The Black Sea Coastal Road Project is one of the main infrastructure investments in Turkey. It covers a large geographical area, Eastern Black Sea Region, and some districts/provinc...

Morse, Jennifer

<p>Whether through sea level rise, farmland abandonment, or wetland restoration, agricultural soils in coastal areas will be inundated at increasing rates, renewing connections to sensitive surface waters and raising critical questions related to environmental tradeoffs. Wetland restoration in particular is often implemented not only to promote wildlife habitat, but also to improve water quality through nutrient removal, especially in agricultural catchments. The microbial process of denitrifica...

Wolff, Victoria H

Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-69). / Regardless of how well we implement sustainability plans, now and in the future, the weight of scientific evidence indicates that mean sea level will continue to rise at an increasing rate over the next century. Thus, coastal lands and development lie in a precarious position, increasingly vulnerable to flood damage brought by storm surges and ext...

PaulusWinoto, 黃金龍

碩士 / 國立成功大學 / 土木工程學系碩博士班 / 100 / In recent years, many developed countries have been competing to explore new energy resources, especially in offshore wind turbines. Compared with, onshore wind turbines, offshore winds tend to flow at higher speeds. Consequently allowing offshore wind turbines to harness greater energy yields. This thesis investigates available offshore winds in western Taiwan. The WindFarm and Wind Atlas Application Program (WAsP) software is used in this study as a simulatio...

黎文進

碩士 / 美和科技大學 / 健康與生技產業研究所 / 100 / Today, sustainable tourism development is the strategic goal of tourism development in most countries around the world. In Binh Thuan Province in general and in two wards of Ham Tien and Mui Ne, Phan Thiet City, in particular, tourism activities has brought many economic and social benefits to the local, contributing to the improvement of the material and spiritual life of the people in the area. However, along with the obtained social and economic benefits, the ...

Lemine, Bramley Jemain

Magister Legum - LLM / The purpose of the study is to outline the relevant legislation and assess whether it is adequately applied to protect the 240 km coastline with its associated sensitive ecosystems; in particular, as assessment will be made of the By-law.

Pienaar, Alecia

The coastal zone represents an endemic ecosystem of geomorphic complexity, characterised by its dynamic state of transition and increasing sensitivity. It is widely acknowledged that the environmental complexities and distinctiveness of this area is an attribute matched only be its attractiveness for human settlement and resource utilisation. Viewed through an environmental lens, the proliferation of urban coastal development is, however, diminishing coastal resilience to an extent that is both ...

Yuen-Schat, Chuei-Ming

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 79). / The objective of this thesis is to examine how a group of people can retain its cultural integrity when under economic development pressure. I am using design as a point of departure in looking at how to approach and preserve a culture. I begin by a search of indigenous folktales, analysis of traditional living patterns, inquiry about cultural and social taboos,...

Wood, Christie L. (Christie Lynn)

Thesis (S.M.)--Joint Program in Physical Oceanography (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences; and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution), 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-85). / Harmful algal blooms (HABs) of A. fundyense, more commonly known as "red tides", are a serious economic and public health concern in the Gulf of Maine. Until recently, there was very little known about the mechanisms regulating the observed spatial...

Wilson, Michael Thomas, Ph. D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Thesis: Ph. D. in Urban and Regional Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, 2018. / Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. / Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-311). / Flooding is the most common and single largest source of disaster-caused property damage in the United States. The past year, 2017, was the costliest for weather and climate disasters in US history. To mitigate these losses, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and ...

Oktem, Caner

Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Architecture, 2016. / Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. / Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-145). / Coastal areas are home to more than half of the world's population and many of its most populated urban areas. Coastal urbanism remains very much in demand despite major risk factors such as sea level rise, longterm shoreline erosion, storm surges, land liquefaction, and subsidence. City-building on reclaimed land ...

Dorsey, Talia (Talia H.)

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2006. / This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-83). / Premised upon the certain realities of the rise of urban sprawl, globalized dynamic networks, and sea levels, this thesis seeks to question these forces and mobilize the inherent potentials that lie within their ...

Villanueva-Cubero, Luis

<p> The Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and the Travel Cost Method (TCM) are used to measure non-market transactions, such as recreational experiences in nature-based coastal recreational areas. The purpose of this study was to find mean Willingness to Pay (WTP) for an average recreational experience in a Puerto Rico beach, based on surveys conducted in eight beach facilities. Using the Logistic Regression Model, the odds of acceptance of the visitor to pay more for their recreational experien...

Courcelles, Danielle Monique Marie

Freshwater species are the most threatened group among terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecosystems globally. Riverine species are particularly at risk and their conservation is likely to require an enhanced understanding of the effects of alterations to natural flow regimes. Run-of-river (RoR) hydropower has the potential to affect natural flow regimes and is an increasing component of energy portfolios. In particular, increased sedimentation due to decreases in discharge below RoR weirs may h...

Corriher, Vanessa Ann,

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Georgia, 2006. / Directed by Gary M. Hill. Includes bibliographical references.

Píriz, Laura,

Dissertation--Göteborg--University, 2004. / Bibliogr. p. 221-235.

Hart, David Allen.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 285-294).

Lopez-Ulloa, Ruth Magdalena

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