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Integrated assessment of changes in wetland types in The Songor Biosphere Reserve, Ghana
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The Songor wetlands form an ecologically valuable resource in Ghana, providing numerous sup-port for biological diversity. Despite its relevance, studies have shown that overexploitation due to developmental activities and ... -
A commitment charter for the recognition of the socio-economic actors of the biosphere reserves
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)A commitment charter has been drawn up to recognise the socio-economic actors of the Biosphere Reserves and acknowledge their commitment to the environment and sustainable development. This progress strategy complements ... -
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International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 3, Issue 1 (2019)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)The volume 3, issue 1 of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
Biosphere landscapes: principles and local practices challenging sustainable development in Africa
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)A biosphere reserve is a unique kind of protected area that differs from national parks and other kinds of protected natural areas having three very different, but equal, aims: conservation, scientific research and monitoring; ... -
Learning by example: a historical account of the experiences and transformation in the management of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (Reserve), Vancouver Island, Canada
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019)This report outlines the developmental history of the MABR from its conception in the early 1990s through its evolution into an effective, functional biosphere region in 2016. It describes why and how the biosphere reserve ... -
Plan Canada - Volume 58, Number 4 (Winter 2018)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2018-12)From global to local|D'une approche internationale à une approche locale -
Future Plans - Volume 1, Issue 1 (2018)
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Victoria's suburban sprawl as a barrier to sustainable development
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-11)Canada is a nation where over two thirds of the population lives in some form of suburb (Gordon & Janzen 2013). It is important to monitor the locations of population growth within our nation as it has profound effects on ... -
Emerging issues in cannabis: a look at home production for medicinal use in British Columbia
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Neoteric authenticity: using urban magnets to create authenticity in new developments
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-11)This article addresses the issue of creating an experience of authenticity in new developments through the use of a land use and design concept called Urban Magnets. The authors, who are practitioners in planning, design ... -
Making space for bees, radical planning and the messy city
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-11)Bees and other pollinating insects are increasingly at risk in agricultural spaces, due to years of intensive monocultures, pathogens, imported species and pesticides. New research identifies urban spaces as a bastion of ... -
Creating a connected campus: the importance of planning for universities
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Plan Canada - Volume 58, Number 3 (Fall 2018)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2018-09)Planning around the edges|Les limites territoriales des municipalités -
Plan Canada - Volume 58, Number 2 (Summer 2018)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2018-06)Planning for the unknown|Planifier en tenant compte des imprévus -
Plan Canada - Volume 58, Number 1 (Spring 2018)
(Canadian Institute of Planners, 2018-03)Portraits in planning from across Canada -
International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 2, Issue 2 (2018)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)The volume 2, issue 2 of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
The status, drivers, and impacts of poaching in Lake Chilwa Biosphere Reserve
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)An assessment of the status, drivers, and impacts of poaching was conducted in the Lake Chilwa Biosphere Reserve (LCBR) in Malawi. One hundred households from which primary data was collected were sampled using systematic ... -
The analysis of mangrove forest changes period of 20 years in Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, Viet Nam using remote sensing and GIS technology
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)On January 21, 2000, the MAB/UNESCO Committee recognized the Can Gio mangrove forest as an International Biosphere Reserve. The MAB/UNESCO committee requires every potential biosphere reserve to be assessed for a period ... -
Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) enhancement plots in the Salish Sea
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)Data regarding the abundance of bull kelp (Ne-reocystis luetkeana) along the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia is lim-ited, but there is evidence that bull kelp popu-lations have been in steady decline ...
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