Browsing MA Environment and Management Theses by Issue Date
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Dedevelopment
(2009-05-23)The state of the planet was briefly examined from economic, social, and environmental perspectives. The examination showed that the world has largely come under a single development paradigm and that the situation this ... -
Victoria’s street trees : planning for climate change through species selection and arboricultural maintenance practices
(2009-07-30)Street tree health in the City of Victoria, British Columbia has declined in the last decade. Using the health condition of six tree genera representing 72 % of the total 17,601 COV street trees inventory in 2005 this trend ... -
This land is our place : property owners’ relationships with the land in the greater park ecosystem of St. Lawrence Islands National Park
(2009-10-23)St. Lawrence Islands National Park (SLINP) is one of Canada’s smallest national parks. In order to secure a future for biodiversity, Parks Canada must therefore work beyond the park’s boundaries to engage area residents ... -
An assessment of environmental indicator data quality in GRI sustainability reporting
(2009-11-25)This project assessed whether the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) focuses on providing true environmental indicator reporting within its framework. The analysis focused on environmental indicator data quality through ... -
Impacts of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from oil sands operations on soils and vegetation
(2009-11-25)In an effort to better understand the impacts of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from oil sands development on soils and vegetation, a laboratory experiment was designed, which mimicked the natural and reclaimed boreal ... -
The rules of engagement? : negotiated agreements and environmental assessment in the Northwest Territories, Canada
(2009-11-30)Increasingly in the Canadian North, developers engage in two parallel processes with no formal connection: the preparation of environmental assessments for public regulatory review; and the establishment of private ... -
Community culture and rural water management
(2010-06-10)Access to potable water has been on the forefront of the international agenda for almost three decades. The international community has been working together in developing potable water management programs and improving ... -
Assessing the limiting factors for re-introduction of sockeye salmon to the Coquitlam Water Supply Area
(2010-06-15)Prior to the construction of the dams, migrating salmonid species accessed the upper reaches of the Capilano, Seymour, and Coquitlam watersheds as an integral part of their natural lifecycle. There are multiple initiatives ... -
Municipal perspectives on greenhouse gas reductions : exploring Strathcona County
(2010-06-15)This thesis considers perspectives on municipal greenhouse gas emission reductions. It is timely study as it is one point of entry to analyzing emissions and contemplates the degree of local responsibility, as well as the ... -
Evaluation of the Commercial Groundfish Integration Pilot Program in British Columbia
(2010-09-16)In 2006, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) accepted an industry proposal called the Commercial Groundfish Integration Pilot Program (CGIPP), which integrated each of the seven commercial groundfish fisheries ... -
Beyond the disposable plastic grocery bag : the opportunity of bagless retail as seen through the lenses of morality, economics, and the environment
(2010-11-30)This paper has attempted to accurately assess the impact of the disposable plastic grocery bag on the planet. Based on the research findings, it has been concluded that disposable plastic grocery bags are not a necessity, ... -
Potential impacts of an energy crisis on waste management systems
(2011-01-07)Waste management systems are created based on a careful balance of interrelated factors, a variety of players, and diverse political, social, and economic landscapes. The purpose of this study is to identify the impacts ... -
Considerations for developing a sustainable agriculture research and education centre at Agua Blanca, El Salvador
(2011-01-13)This SSHRC and Pacific Leaders funded thesis summarizes participatory action research conducted in El Salvador between January 2008 and April 2009. This research resulted in a $355,000 proposal to the Canadian International ... -
On the road to sustainable community forestry: a case study of three British Columbia forestry-dependent towns
(2011-03-17)Extensive mill closures by industrial forestry companies in forestry-dependent towns in British Columbia, have, in many cases, resulted in effectively eliminating the local primary industry. Communities have lost the ... -
Staff responses to implementing environmentally sustainable change at federal fish hatcheries in BC
(2011-03-21)Anecdotal information indicates a resistance to change from federal fish hatchery staff regarding environmentally sustainable infrastructure renewal and hatchery operations. Qualitative research was conducted to investigate ... -
Overcoming sustainability implementation barriers in the college sector : Olds College 2010-2014 Business Plan
(2011-03-22)Implementing sustainability initiatives within a post-secondary institution can start with educating and influencing staff and students. It requires thoughtful planning and preparation in order to realistically expect ... -
Policy reconciliation methodology to create an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) for Canadian municipalities
(2011-03-31)Sustainable development has created new demands and led to a new way of thinking within the community-planning realm and has grown in use due to the increasing and changing awareness of environmental issues and their ... -
Corporate strategy and corporate environmental responsibility in Canada : multiple descriptive case studies
(2011-04-21)In recent years we have witnessed growing interest in corporate environmental responsibility and the concept of sustainability amongst businesses globally. Regardless of the motivation, be it competitive advantage, social ... -
Convergence and collaboration : integrating cultural and natural resource management
(2011-05-03)Protected heritage area management is challenged by conflicting priorities perpetuated by the real and perceived dichotomy between cultural and natural resource management, their practitioners, their disciplines, and their ... -
The City of Colwood : how can this community, with no functional ALR or other agricultural land, move towards greater food security?
(2011-06-06)Food security continues to be an area of concern worldwide. In Canada, our ability to feed ourselves has diminished significantly and on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, we produce less than 5% of the food we consume. ...
