Publication Type: Scientific
Generally riparian areas are described as the "interface between aquatic and terrestrial systems." However, definitions pertaining to riparian areas range from simple to complex, and can be ecologically-based or defined in terms of management applications.
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Forestry
Publication Type: Scientific
Anticipating the effects of climate change on biodiversity is now critical for managing wild species and ecosystems. Climate change is a global driver and thus affects biodiversity globally. However, land-use planners and natural resource managers need regional or even local predictions.
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Conservation Planning
Publication Type: Scientific
To evaluate variation in abundance of boreal wetland macroinvertebrates and test for effects of this variation on the diet and habitat use of a bird species that consumes aquatic invertebrates (lesser scaup, Aythya affinis), we collected macroinvertebrates and birds and conducted bird surveys (June-August) at two wetland complexes in northwestern Canada and assessed diet composition using an isotopic approach.
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Waterfowl
Publication Type: Factsheet
These fact sheets highlight the different plants, waterways, soil and ecological benefits of each of the five major wetlands types.
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Conservation Planning