Browsing Environment (Faculty of) by Subject "boreal"
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Analyzing the influence of environmental conditions and anthropogenic disturbance on Picea mariana xylem traits in boreal peatlands of northern Alberta
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-27)In the Athabasca Oil Sands Region (AOSR), wetlands dominate 55 500 km2 (54%) of the landscape despite its subhumid climate and prevailing moisture deficits. The variability and complexity of the AOSR landscape has allowed ... -
Effects of seismic lines on peatland carbon cycling in boreal Alberta, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-21)Peatlands serve as long-term carbon (C) sinks as well as a significant source of methane (CH4) to the atmosphere. Over 134,000 km2 of peatlands are in northern Alberta, a part of the boreal region of Canada where extensive ... -
Fighting Fire with Fire: Investigating Prescribed Burns for Fuel and Fire Management in Northeast Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-14)Uncontrolled wildfires occur in Ontario and across Canada each year, typically during the fire season from April 1 to September 30. Fire suppression in protected areas and property (private, Crown land) coupled with warmer ... -
Mixed effects regression for snow distribution modelling in the central Yukon
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-05)To date, remote sensing estimates of snow water equivalent (SWE) in mountainous areas are very uncertain. To test passive microwave algorithm estimations of SWE, a validation data set must exist for a broad geographic area. ... -
Spatial and temporal variability of stand-replacing fire frequency in Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2008-10-24)Fire is the primary natural disturbance vital to the ecological integrity of Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. A new provincial park planning process (i.e., Class Environmental Assessment) has required the review ...