| Resource Name |
From reclamation to restoration: Native grass species for revegetation in northeast British Columbia |
| Unique File Number |
275 |
| Information Type |
Applied research |
| Surface Water |
A |
| Aquatic Ecosystem |
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| Groundwater |
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| Groundwater & Surface Water |
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| Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards |
A |
| Strengths |
Masters thesis that provides overview of native grass species use for restoration and revegetation of disturbed sites |
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| Information Subtype |
reclamation |
| Organization |
University of Victoria - School of Environmental Studies |
| Resource Name |
Huff, V. 2009. From reclamation to restoration: Native grass species for revegetation in northeast British Columbia. MSc Thesis. School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria. |
| Resource Purpose |
Review and assessment of native grasses for use in revegetation and restoration in NE BC. This information will be valuable to land managers interested in moving beyond reclamation to ecological restoration of sites disturbed by oil and gas development. Developing practices that are environmentally sound and socially acceptable requires ongoing botanical inventory. Plant traits may be useful in matching species to site
conditions and restoration goals. Policy recommendations include phasing in of requirements to use native seed while restricting the use of agronomic species, promoting natural colonization, and supporting a native seed industry. |
| Type of Information |
thesis |
| How does this help decision making? |
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| Program Status |
complete |
| NE Coverage |
NE BC specific |
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| Groundwater |
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| Public Safety |
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| SW Quality |
Y |
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| Link |
http://dspace.library.uvic.ca:8080/bitstream/handle/1828/2026/HuffMastersThesis.pdf?sequence=1 |
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