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The depth and diversity of the research interests of the members of Renewable Resources creates a powerful and exciting research environment. The Department of Renewable Resources encompass a broad spectrum of scientific and management applications in natural and managed landscapes.
Members of Renewable Resources have received several awards for their accomplishments.
We have developed partnerships with other departments at the University of Alberta, colleagues at other universities, provincial and federal governments and industry. This all contributes to achieving our goal of "Excellence in the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge about natural and managed ecosystems."
Biodiversity Conservation - A rapidly growing area of well-supported research activity, also in great demand by potential graduate students. Our research within this theme is aimed at understanding how biological diversity, at various spatial and temporal scales and organizational levels, is affected by land use practices and human actions. >>more
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Enhanced Forest Management - A recognized area of excellence, EFM research includes research on intensive management practices for increasing wood production, such as genetic improvement, site preparation, fertilization, pest impact reduction, and density management for enhanced fibre production. EFM also applies to extensive systems such as mixedwood management and systems that emulate natural processes.
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Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture - Good soil and water quality is an essential part of healthy agricultural and forest ecosystems. Soil and water quality may be lost if the soil is mismanaged during food and fibre production.
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Land Reclamation, Remediation and Restoration - An integrated approach to converting disturbed land to its original state (ecological restoration) or to an alternative state with a different end use. Land reclamation professionals are increasingly in demand. Our escalating human population parallels a rapidly degrading arable land base caused by urban sprawl, soil erosion, resource extraction and industrial development. Thus, one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century is to reclaim disturbed lands around the world to secure the livelihood of future generations. >>more