Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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Copyright for all items in the Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
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Fencerow fruit: How feral apples could create economic value for fencerow habitat

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Year: 2026, 2026
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Archer, Desiree Grace Dawn, Thesis advisor (ths): Beresford, David, Degree committee member (dgc): Sager, Eric, Degree committee member (dgc): Beresford, David, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>On many farms, stone and wooden field borders define field sizes. These are commonly perceived as land lost to production and refuges for pests and
disease, causing such fences and hedges to be removed to create larger fields for
increased productivity; this process has eliminated trees and shrubs that provide
habitat along these fencerows. This research explores the alignment of… more

Small-scale Agriculture: A Means for Community Connecting with Agriculture

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Year: 2025, 2025
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hourie, Samantha, Thesis advisor (ths): Beresford, David, Thesis advisor (ths): Sager, Eric, Degree committee member (dgc): Bowness, Evan, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Small scale farming at the homestead or hobby farm scale provides opportunities for members of the public to visit farms, see livestock, and engage directly with how their food is produced. This scale is often dismissed as or minor importance, yet the biosecurity of larger farms makes these small farms often the only ones that the public can visit. My research explores whether… more

Ploidy and Fitness Levels of Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) Populations in South-Central Ontario: Implications for Seed Quality and Restoration

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Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lefort, Hilary Anne, Thesis advisor (ths): Whillans, Tom, Thesis advisor (ths): Sager, Eric, Degree committee member (dgc): Watkinson, Autumn, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Ecological restoration of grassland ecosystems is increasing in scope in Ontario, as a result the demand for genetically appropriate, high-quality seeds of native plants is also
increasing. This mixed methods study characterized fitness and seed quality traits using
genetic, demographic and growth trial data for a keystone tallgrass prairie species Big
bluestem (Andropogon gerardii).… more
Full Text: PLOIDY AND FITNESS LEVELS OF BIG BLUESTEM (Andropogon gerardii) POPULATIONS IN SOUTH-CENTRAL ONTARIO: IMPLICATIONS FOR SEED QUALITY AND RESTORATION A Thesis submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the …

Prioritizing Restoration Potential within Protected Areas in Haliburton County, Ontario

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Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Monico, Robert Giovanni, Thesis advisor (ths): Whillans, Tom, Degree committee member (dgc): Sager, Eric, Degree committee member (dgc): Attridge, Ian, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Ecological restoration helps managers of protected areas respond to challenges presented by factors that threaten ecological integrity and respond to residual effects of previous land use. Many protected areas require restoration on sections of the property, due to previous land use. The objective of this thesis is to present criteria that assist ecological restoration professionals in… more
Full Text: Prioritizing Restoration Potential within Protected Areas in Haliburton County, Ontario A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the Faculty of Arts and Science …

Wetland Offsetting: Emergent Protocols and Techniques for Prioritizing Site-Specific Wetland Services

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Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Spence, Becca, Thesis advisor (ths): Whillans, Tom, Degree committee member (dgc): Sager, Eric, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Wetland loss in southern Ontario, escalated by development, is putting pressure on planners as they struggle to meet development needs while maintaining a balance with regional natural heritage. Wetland offsetting, coupled with strategic environmental assessment and sustainable community planning, offers a potential solution. A combined approach of literature review, interviews, focus… more
Full Text: WETLAND OFFSETTING: EMERGENT PROTOCOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PRIORITIZING SITE-SPECIFIC WETLAND SERVICES A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the Faculty of …