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Invasive species study: the biology, distribution and control of the dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum Rossicum), in Southern Ontario

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Dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum), also known as pale-swallow-wort, was introduced to North America in the late 1800s. Since its introduction it has spread through the great lakes basin in southern Ontario and the north eastern United States. If the invasion of dog-strangling vine is to be controlled an organized long term management plan involving conservation organizations throughout Ontario is needed.

2008

The development of a community outreach strategy

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Creator (cre): Lowe, Justin, Supporting host (sht): Asphodel, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept
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This project examines the definitions of community, rural and regional development in a geographical context. It takes these definitions and applies them within the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.

2007

Development in Jamaica executive summaries

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The purpose of this project was to discover some (of) the major development issues which concern Jamaica today. It also examines (the) historical development of current community and economic situations in the country.

2007

How freedom foods presents a new form of farming: a look at farming production standards of livestock

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Creator (cre): Rody, Kyle, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Freedom Foods
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This paper was conducted to research how farming regulations differ between several countries and selected areas, and show how these regulations could be improved. This paper looks at Ontario's current farming regulations as well as Freedom Foods standards, and compares them to Britain and New Zealand.

2005

Feasibility of an alumni survey at Trent University

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Creator (cre): Annett, Josh, Creator (cre): Beatty, Matthew, Creator (cre): McIntyre, Janice, Creator (cre): Killham, Shannon, Creator (cre): Brunsveld, Amy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Career Centre, Other (oth): Trent University
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This project in cooperation with the Trent University Career Centre seeks to answer whether or not an alumni survey is feasible at Trent University. The two main parts of this project were a literature review and a test survey.

2007

Final report of farm tours for Jennifer Clapp

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The purpose of this project was to educate members of the Peterborough community and surrounding areas about food issues, our food sources, and how food is produced.

2002

Volunteer Bureau assessment report: final report

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Creator (cre): Stewart, Heather, Creator (cre): Kalat, Kasia, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Community Counselling and Resource Centre, Supporting host (sht): Volunteer Bureau
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2002

Phosphates and automatic dishwashing detergents

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The use of phosphates has continued in automatic dishwashing detergents (ADDs) despite the recognition of the impact of phosphorous on aquatic environments. Canada's laws and regulations surrounding the use of phosphorous in detergents are similar to that of other industrialized countries.

2002