Browsing Environment, Resources and Sustainability by Subject "restoration ecology"
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Are plant traits a practical indicator for monitoring ecological restoration projects?
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-23)In order to restore ecosystems, we must have reliable monitoring indicators to identify the success of ecological restoration, and make effective management decisions. Indicators must be simple and inexpensive to measure ... -
Assessing the use of biotic and abiotic soil remediation for the restoration of temperate meadow ecosystems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-03-28)While the extent of grasslands in Southern Ontario has been greatly reduced, urban and suburban areas provide numerous potential sites for their restoration. Grassland restoration in cities can provide ecological and ... -
An assessment of early-stage forest restoration outcomes and the instruments used to evaluate ecosystem recovery
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Ecological restoration projects are considered successful when identified goals are achieved and the ecosystem progresses along a predicted successional trajectory. My study examined the progress of early-stage forest ... -
Learning to live with novelty: Implications of exotic earthworms and their interactions with seeds, mulch, and wood ash for ecological restoration
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-24)A major challenge in restoration ecology is the biological invasion of ‘exotic’ species, some of which may spread widely and have undesirable impacts as ‘invasive’ species. Ongoing debates and changing perspectives suggest ... -
New urban ecological restoration techniques: Testing the short-term effects of adding deciduous leaf litter and plant residue compost on topsoil quality and native herbaceous plant establishment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)Urban expansion has led to native habitat destruction. Meanwhile, cities produce large quantities of plant residue wastes. To explore the potential to use plant residues to restore native habitats in cities, this thesis ... -
Rethinking restoration ecology of tallgrass prairie: considering belowground components of tallgrass restoration in southern Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2019-03-13)Agriculture, urban development, and woody encroachment have reduced the North American tallgrass prairie ecosystem to less than 1% of its historical extent. The remnants of this now rare habitat are currently challenged ... -
Volunteer Participation in Ecological Restoration: Motivations, Organizations, and Conviviality
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-28)The state of ecosystems worldwide are increasingly dire. Ecological restoration is a practice that has the potential to remedy ecosystem degradation. Engaging people in ecological restoration can help ensure project success, ...