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International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 6, Issue 1 (2022)
(VIU Press, 2022-04)Volume 6, Issue 1 of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
The role and contribution of educational activities in UNESCO mountain biosphere reserves
(VIU Press, 2022-04)The provision of educational activity in BRs is officially guided by Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), a UNESCO endorsed education programme. However, the independence accorded to BRs, and the diversity of ... -
The effect of trampled soil on the biomass allocation of Ambrosia trifida
(VIU Press, 2022-04)Ambrosia trifida is an invasive species that is believed to have first arrived in Korea with the American troop deployment during the Korean War and has since taken root in the ecosystem. Ambrosia trifida is most commonly ... -
Updates to the EuroMab Literature Database 2021-2022
(VIU Press, 2022-04)The EuroMab Literature Database starting in 2021 has had significant updates to the overall database. This article details the significant updates and changes that has occurred to the database during 2021 to March ... -
Getting to know the SDGs in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
(VIU Press, 2021-04)This pilot project worked to review how the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. It is crucial that the SDGs are ... -
Public opinion on designation of Korea DMZ as UNESCO biosphere reserve
(VIU Press, 2021-04)The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which is home to numerous rare and endangered flora and fauna, has been protected from human interference and environmental disruption for almost 70 years. Several areas around the ... -
The spotlight on youth: Young people as key stakeholders in biosphere reserves and the Man and the Biosphere Programme
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Sustainable development has at his heart the mission to make our planet a life-sustaining place for future generations. Young stakeholders are key to sustainability transformations, both as active participants that ... -
Plant phenology research and monitoring pilot project at Milner Gardens & Woodland
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Global climate is changing and its impacts can be seen throughout Vancouver Island. This research studies the relationships between climate and coastal plant phenological development in order to build our understanding ... -
Wetland mapping and monitoring in the Regional District of Nanaimo
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Wetlands play a pivotal role within the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), including the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR), providing ecosystem services and significant value to the region. Wetlands in this ... -
International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 5, Issue 1 (2021)
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Volume 5, Issue 1 of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
How 'smart' are smart cities?: The case of Sidewalk Labs, Toronto
(VIU Press, 2021-03)This article looks at the debate surrounding the smart city concept in theory and practice using the proposed Smart Labs development in Quayside, Toronto as a case study. My approach has been to familiarize myself with the ... -
Generation urban: Financing family-friendly housing in Canada's urban centres
(VIU Press, 2021-03)As municipalities across Canada are increasingly looking to attract families to their urban cores, and understanding of the ins and outs of development proformas is helpful to support newly constructed housing units that ... -
Corridor urbanism and the rise of the neighbourhood in the post-COVID city
(VIU Press, 2021-03)In this paper, urban planner, development consultant and educator, Mark Holland, outlines a rethinking of urban structure that will be supercharged as we learn from the impacts of COVID 19 on our cities. The modern city ... -
Future Plans - Volume 2, Issue 1 (March 2021)
(VIU Press, 2021-03)In this issue, you will find considerations on smart cities as a way to promote critical thinking of planning students, a deep dive into the development proformas of housing units at urban cores, and detailed discussions ... -
Plan Canada - Volume 60, Number 4 (Winter 2020)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2020-12)The pandemic and beyond|La pandémie et au delà -
Plan Canada - Volume 60, Number 3 (Fall 2020)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2020-09)Are intelligent communities a smart way to go?|Les collectivités intelligentes sont-elles un choix raisonné? -
Plan Canada - Volume 60, Number 2 (Summer 2020)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2020-07)Canada in 2050|Le Canada en 2050 -
Plan Canada - Volume 60, Number 1 (Spring 2020)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2020-03)Agriculture and rural planning|Aménagement agricole et rural -
International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 4, Issue 1 (2020)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Volume 4, Issue 1 of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
Lessons from the Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve, Oregon, USA
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve is Oregon’s only biosphere reserve. It was one of the first group of U.S. biosphere reserves established in 1976 and is one of only two administered by the U.S. Forest Service among the 28 ...
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