Perspectives On Developing A Canadian Classification Of Ecological Communities

Author : Serguei Ponomarenko,Robert Alvo
Publisher : Canadian Forest Service, Science Branch
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D020764435

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Perspectives on Developing a Canadian Classification of Ecological Communities by Serguei Ponomarenko,Robert Alvo Pdf

This report argues that Canada needs a national ecological community classification that would include all types of biotic communities. The report first provides background on classification science, ecological terminology, and the groups & principles of different ecosystem classifications. It then reviews various approaches to classification of vegetation communities and the ecological classification systems that have been already developed in Canada. The final section discusses the development of a standard national ecological community classification for Canada, proposes a structure of the Canadian Classification of Ecological Communities, and evaluates options for development of a Canadian National Vegetation Classification based on the International Classification of Ecological Communities system.

Author : Serguei Ponomarenko,Robert Alvo
Publisher : Canadian Forest Service, Science Branch
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D02076395Q

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Perspectives on Developing a Canadian Classification of Ecological Communities by Serguei Ponomarenko,Robert Alvo Pdf

This report argues that Canada needs a national ecological community classification that would include all types of biotic communities. The report first provides background on classification science, ecological terminology, and the groups & principles of different ecosystem classifications. It then reviews various approaches to classification of vegetation communities and the ecological classification systems that have been already developed in Canada. The final section discusses the development of a standard national ecological community classification for Canada, proposes a structure of the Canadian Classification of Ecological Communities, and evaluates options for development of a Canadian National Vegetation Classification based on the International Classification of Ecological Communities system.

Author : Michael Barbour,Todd Keeler-Wolf,Allan A. Schoenherr
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520933361

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Terrestrial Vegetation of California, 3rd Edition by Michael Barbour,Todd Keeler-Wolf,Allan A. Schoenherr Pdf

This thoroughly revised, entirely rewritten edition of what is the essential reference on California’s diverse and ever-changing vegetation now brings readers the most authoritative, state-of-the-art view of California’s plant ecosystems available. Integrating decades of research, leading community ecologists and field botanists describe and classify California’s vegetation types, identify environmental factors that determine the distribution of vegetation types, analyze the role of disturbance regimes in vegetation dynamics, chronicle change due to human activities, identify conservation issues, describe restoration strategies, and prioritize directions for new research. Several new chapters address statewide issues such as the historic appearance and impact of introduced and invasive plants, the soils of California, and more.

Author : Serguei Ponomarenko,Robert Alvo,Service canadien des forêts. Direction des sciences
Publisher : Direction générale des sciences, Service canadien des forêts
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : 0662653254

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Perspectives on Developing a Canadian Classification of Ecological Communities by Serguei Ponomarenko,Robert Alvo,Service canadien des forêts. Direction des sciences Pdf

Author : Anastasia Pournou
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030465049

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Biodeterioration of Wooden Cultural Heritage by Anastasia Pournou Pdf

Since prehistoric times and throughout the course of human evolution, wood has been an integral part of all civilizations. Wooden Cultural Heritage can be found worldwide, providing valuable information on the social and economic context of human history. Nonetheless, as a natural cellulosic material, wood shows low resistance to biodeterioration and thus wooden Cultural Heritage often fails to escape decomposition in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This book provides a comprehensive overview on the biodeterioration of wooden Cultural Heritage and describes the decay mechanisms of key organisms and microorganisms encountered in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Cultural Heritage professionals, researchers and academics may explore within this book the associations between deteriogens, habitats and decay, which will assist them to understand wood biodeterioration and design effective prevention, mitigation and remediation strategies. The book presents case studies around the world to demonstrate the impact of biogenic deterioration on wooden Cultural Heritage and illustrates mechanisms and patterns in order to be a useful handbook of decay diagnosis. Lastly, by adopting a holistic approach to wood decay, basic concepts of wood technology, ecology, and deteriogens' biology are introduced, permitting readers of different scientific backgrounds to easily comprehend wood biodeterioration.

Author : Martin Kent
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119962397

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Vegetation Description and Data Analysis by Martin Kent Pdf

Vegetation Description and Data Analysis: A PracticalApproach, Second Edition is a fully revised and up-datededition of this key text. The book takes account of recent advancesin the field whilst retaining the original reader-friendly approachto the coverage of vegetation description and multivariate analysisin the context of vegetation data and plant ecology. Since the publication of the hugely popular first edition therehave been significant developments in computer hardware andsoftware, new key journals have been established in the field andscope and application of vegetation description and analysis hasbecome a truly global field. This new edition includes fullcoverage of new developments and technologies. This contemporary and comprehensive edition of this well-known andrespected textbook will prove invaluable to undergraduate andgraduate students in biological sciences, environmental science,geography, botany, agriculture, forestry and biologicalconservation. * Fully international approach * Includes illustrative case studies throughout * Now with new material on: the nature of plant communities;transitional areas between plant communities; induction anddeduction of plant ecology; diversity indices and dominancediversity curves; multivariate analysis in ecology. * Accessible, reader-friendly style * Now with new and improved illustrations

Author : Canada Committee on Ecological Land Classification. National Vegetation Working Group,Canada. Sustainable Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Botany
ISBN : MINN:31951D02459132R

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The Canadian Vegetation Classification System by Canada Committee on Ecological Land Classification. National Vegetation Working Group,Canada. Sustainable Development Pdf

"A system is presented for classifying terrestrial vegetation in Canada. The system has seven levels defined by plant community physiognomy and species-dominance criteria; the composition of the upper four levels have been completed, whereas the remaining levels still require development"--Pref.

Author : Wayne Strong,S. C. Zoltai,Canada Committee on Ecological Land Classification. Ecoregions Working Group,Canadian Wildlife Service. Sustainable Development Branch
Publisher : Environment Canada, Conservation and Protection
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Bioclimatology
ISBN : 0662165659

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Ecoclimatic Regions of Canada by Wayne Strong,S. C. Zoltai,Canada Committee on Ecological Land Classification. Ecoregions Working Group,Canadian Wildlife Service. Sustainable Development Branch Pdf

Collection of interdisciplinary studies describing the roles and influences that climate has had in molding the patterns and inherent qualities of our ecosystems. 'Ecoclimatic regions' are 'regions' whose delineations are based on "ecological relationships between living and non-living components of the environment."

Author : Léonie Bernadette Nadeau,Ian George William Corns,Chao Li,Northern Forestry Centre (Canada)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : MINN:31951D02076348Z

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Computerized Plant Community Classification by Léonie Bernadette Nadeau,Ian George William Corns,Chao Li,Northern Forestry Centre (Canada) Pdf

Ecological site classification can be subjective, and attempts have been made throughout Canada to develop computer models for the consistent classification of plots. This report describes the application of fuzzy logic technology to ecological land classification data. In this research, investigators translated into a simple fuzzy logic program a classification of the forested portion of the montane subregion of west central Alberta by plant community type (a more detailed level than ecosite). The program was tested, using the FuzzyTECH fuzzy logic software package, on 147 ecological site information system plots compiled by Alberta Environment. The results compare the computerized classification with that of experts, and reasons for discrepancies are identified.

Author : John T. Pierce,Ann Dale
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780774842051

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Communities, Development, and Sustainability across Canada by John T. Pierce,Ann Dale Pdf

What is a sustainable community? The pressing need to answer this simple question is what prompted John Pierce and Ann Dale to gather the essays in this volume. Communities, Development, and Sustainability across Canada is a timely synthesis of work on how Canadian communities can achieve sustainable development. It bridges the gap between theory and praxis and brings together academics, policy makers, and community activists, all of whom have argued for increased local participation in sustainable community development. Communities have become the weak link in efforts to refashion relations between the environment and the economy. The goal of this book is not simply to describe problems but also to suggest answers, not simply to offer theory but also to promote action, so that Canadian communities can better achieve sustainable development.

Author : Canadian Forest Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : PSU:000063618938

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Abrégé Des Publications by Canadian Forest Service Pdf

Author : Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0774806141

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Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy by Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett Pdf

This book examines policy-making in one of the most significant areasof activity in the Canadian economy -- natural resources and theenvironment. It discusses the evolution of resource policies from theearly era of exploitation to the present era of resource andenvironmental management. Using an integrated political economy andpolicy perspective, the book provides an analytic framework from whichthe foundation of ideological perspectives, administrative structures,and substantive issues are explored. The integration of social scienceperspectives and the combination of theoretical and empirical work makethis innovative book one of the most comprehensive analyses of Canadiannatural resource and environmental policy to date.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biogeography
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173015250538

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Ecological Regions of North America by Anonim Pdf

This volume represents a first attempt at holistically classifying and mapping ecological regions across all three countries of the North American continent. A common analytical methodology is used to examine North American ecology at multiple scales, from large continental ecosystems to subdivisions of these that correlate more detailed physical and biological settings with human activities on two levels of successively smaller units. The volume begins with an overview of North America from an ecological perspective, concepts of ecological regionalization. This is followed by descriptions of the 15 broad ecological regions, including information on physical and biological setting and human activities. The final section presents case studies in applications of the ecological characterization methodology to environmental issues. The appendix includes a list of common and scientific names of selected species characteristic of the ecological regions.

Author : Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett,Tracy Summerville
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780774840989

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Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, 2nd ed. by Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett,Tracy Summerville Pdf

This book provides an analytic framework from which the foundation of ideological perspectives, administrative structures, and substantive issues are explored. Departing from traditional approaches that emphasize a single discipline or perspective, it offers an interdisciplinary framework with which to think through ecological, political, economic, and social issues. It also provides a multi-stage analysis of policy making from agenda setting through the evaluation process. The integration of social science perspectives and the combination of theoretical and empirical work make this innovative book one of the most comprehensive analyses of Canadian natural resource and environmental policy to date.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 9780774851459

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Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, 2nd edition by Anonim Pdf

"This expanded and updated edition of Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy examines policy making in one of the most significant areas of activity in the Canadian economy - natural resources and the environment. It discusses the evolution of resource policies from the early era of exploitation to the present era of resource and environmental management, including the Kyoto Protocol. Using an integrated political economy and policy perspective, the book provides an analytic framework through which ideological perspectives, administrative structures, and substantive issues are explored." --Résumé de l'éditeur.