Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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Predictive Digital Mapping of Soils in Kitimat, British Columbia

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Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Olmstead, Emily Jean, Thesis advisor (ths): Aherne, Julian, Degree committee member (dgc): Watmough, Shaun, Degree committee member (dgc): Hutchinson, Tom, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Soil is an essential natural resource that supports provisioning services such as agriculture, silviculture, and mining. However, there is limited knowledge on forest soil properties across Canada. Digital soil mapping may be used to fill these data gaps, as it can predict soil properties in areas with limited observations. The focus of this study was to develop predictive maps of select… more
Full Text: PREDICTIVE DIGITAL MAPPING OF SOILS IN KITIMAT, BRITISH COLUMBIA A Thesis Submitted to the Committee of Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science TRENT UNIVERSITY …

The Potential Contribution of Mobile Processing Services to Food System Sustainability in the Regional Livestock Production Industry of Central Ontario

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Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Sloggett, Joel Neil Richard, Thesis advisor (ths): Hutchinson, Tom, Degree committee member (dgc): Rutherford, Stephanie, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This qualitative study examines the applicability, impact, best practices, sustainability and livestock welfare implications of mobile processing service operation in central Ontario. Grounded theory concepts were utilized to analyze data generated from semi-structured interviews and a community focus group, supplemented by an initial exploratory literature review, and focused review… more
Full Text: The Potential Contribution of Mobile Processing Services to Food System Sustainability in the Regional Livestock Production Industry of Central Ontario A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for …