A Directory of Basic Information Sources for Studies in Land Use History and Landscape Change in the Mountain Areas of Western Canada
Title | A Directory of Basic Information Sources for Studies in Land Use History and Landscape Change in the Mountain Areas of Western Canada PDF eBook |
Author | John Marsh |
Publisher | |
Pages | 12 |
Release | 1970 |
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Studies in land use history and landscape change
Title | Studies in land use history and landscape change PDF eBook |
Author | [Anonymus AC08757529] |
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Release | 1969 |
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Sustaining Rocky Mountain Landscapes
Title | Sustaining Rocky Mountain Landscapes PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Prato |
Publisher | Earthscan |
Pages | 351 |
Release | 2010-09-30 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1936331683 |
Prato and Fagre offer the first systematic, multi-disciplinary assessment of the challenges involved in managing the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem (CCE), an area of the Rocky Mountains that includes northwestern Montana, southwestern Alberta, and southeastern British Columbia. The spectacular landscapes, extensive recreational options, and broad employment opportunities of the CCE have made it one of the fastest growing regions in the United States and Canada, and have lead to a shift in its economic base from extractive resources to service-oriented recreation and tourism industries. In the process, however, the amenities and attributes that draw people to this 'New West' are under threat. Pastoral scenes are disappearing as agricultural lands and other open spaces are converted to residential uses, biodiversity is endangered by the fragmentation of fish and wildlife habitats, and many areas are experiencing a decline in air and water quality. Sustaining Rocky Mountain Landscapes provides a scientific basis for communities to develop policies for managing the growth and economic transformation of the CCE without sacrificing the quality of life and environment for which the land is renowned. The book begins with a natural and economic history of the CCE. It follows with an assessment of current physical and biological conditions in the CCE. The contributors then explore how social, economic, demographic, and environmental forces are transforming ecosystem structure and function. They consider ecosystem change in response to changing patterns of land use, pollution, and drought; the increasing risk of wildfire to wildlife and to human life and property; and the implications of global climate change on the CCE. A final, policy-focused section of the book looks at transboundary issues in ecosystem management and evaluates the potential of community-based and adaptive approaches in ecosystem management.
Man and Landscape Change in the Banff National Park Area Before 1911
Title | Man and Landscape Change in the Banff National Park Area Before 1911 PDF eBook |
Author | A. Roger Byrne |
Publisher | Calgary, Alta. : University of Calgary |
Pages | 204 |
Release | 1968 |
Genre | Banff National Park (Alta.) |
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Landscape changes in Banff National Park prior to the passing of the Forest Reserves and Parks Act of 1911, viz. before protection. Mostly changes in vegetation.
The Agriculture-forest Interface
Title | The Agriculture-forest Interface PDF eBook |
Author | Michael F. Fox |
Publisher | [Hull, Quebec] : Lands Directorate, Environment Canada |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Agriculture |
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"The agriculture-forest interface is defined as the general boundary zone separating the agricultural ecumene from forest. A variety of land uses in addition to farming and forestry can exist in such areas: recreation, energy and mineral development, wildlife, watershed protection. This exploratory paper reviews, by province, the principal geographic areas of substantial recent changes in land use at the agriculture-forest interface and discusses the land allocation and management issues associated with each area"--Abstract.
Mountain Area Research and Management
Title | Mountain Area Research and Management PDF eBook |
Author | Martin F. Price |
Publisher | Earthscan |
Pages | 317 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1849772010 |
This book brings together scientists and practitioners from five continents to present their experience in undertaking activities that contribute to our understanding and informed management of mountain areas. In particular, they address the challenges of working in interdisciplinary teams and of effectively involving stakeholders. The result is a powerful book that integrates research from different disciplines in the natural and social sciences, and in some cases indigenous knowledge, to address the question of how knowledge is gained about mountain areas and how can it be integrated and used in effective management.A comprehensive introduction covers the challenges in mountain area research and management, and the need for integrated approaches. This is followed by chapters that look at key areas of mountain research and management over the past 25 years, covering inter-and trans-disciplinary research, subsistence cultures and sustainable development, innovations in watershed management and biodiversity conservation. Subsequent chapters cover key areas of research and management on five continents with a focus on comparison of common challenges and solutions across regions. The concluding chapter brings these experiences together.Published with Parks Canada
Montana Land Use Policy Study
Title | Montana Land Use Policy Study PDF eBook |
Author | Charles E. Brandes |
Publisher | Nabu Press |
Pages | 262 |
Release | 2013-10 |
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ISBN | 9781294047469 |
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