The implementation of an Ontario turtle DNA archive at Trent University

Abstract

Seven of the eight turtle species in Ontario are classified as 'at risk' with two, the spotted and the wood turtle, classified as endangered. This undoubtedly high number of calls for conservation action to be implemented to ensure the survival of the turtle race as a whole to continue its existence in the province of Ontario.

    Item Description
    Type
    Genre
    Contributors
    Date Issued
    2010
    Date (Unspecified)
    2010
    Language
    Table Of Contents

    Executive summary of project -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results: Literature review summary -- Results: Sampling kits -- Application -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Appendix 1: Contact list -- Appendix 2: Literature review -- Appendix 3: Glossary of key terms.

    Extent
    25 pages ; 29 x 24 cm.
    Rights
    Copyright is held by the author(s), with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
    Dewey Classification
    597.9213507
    Local Identifier
    TCRC Project ID: 959
    Note

    By: Sarah Lippert.

    Completed for: Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre; Supervising Professor: Joanne Freeland, Trent University; Course Coordinator: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson; Trent Centre for Community Based Education.

    Includes bibliographic references.

    FRSC 4980: Community-Based Education.