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1. CSIR eNews: Natural resources and environment -CSIR contributing authors share in the joy of Noble Peace prize -Water governance is key to Africa's water struggle -Separating urine for 'greener' wastewater treatment -Ecological impacts of groundwater abstraction investigated -Large-scale mercury lab on the cards

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Copyright: 2007 CSIR The CSIR conducts core research and develops competencies in various strategically critical areas of the natural resources and the environment (NRE) fields of study. Through relev...

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2. Patronage or Participation? Understanding the Failure and Success of Community-Based Natural Resource Reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa

Nelson, Frederick,

Abstract Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a widespread approach to improving the conservation and use of wildlife in sub-Saharan Africa. CBNRM promotes the devolution of rights t...

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3. The extent of sand dune stabilization in the Sturgeon Bay area: a survey of soils and vegetation.

Coffey, Deborah,

Study of the dunes in the area of Sturgeon Bay demonstrates a high stress environment due to the effects of blowing, drifting sand. The vegetation of the area has adapted to the stress conditions by v...

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4. Glossy Buckthron (Rhamnus frangula L.) invasion in Pleasantview Swamp in Michigan's northern lower peninsula with regard to distance from Robinson Road and the Maple River.

Gladwin, Shelley Williams, Patrick,

Rhamnus frangula Linnaeus, originally native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, was introduced into North America as a horticultural species (Barnes and Wagner 1981). Since its introduction, G...

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5. The differences in biomass and relative abundance of periphytic algal types between light and shaded sites in the Maple River, Pellston, Michigan.

Cook, Jennifer,

Many abiotic factors affect the growth of periphytic algae in lentic environments, one of the most important being light intensity. Though experiments and studies have been done the effects of light i...

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6. Craspedacusta sowerbyi: the natural history and ecology of a freshwater jellyfish.

Laube, Jonathan P.,

Being a high school science teacher, I run across a lot of different types of organisms. One of the strangest I've ever hear of used to inhabit a local stone quarry before it was filled in. The older ...

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7. A study of the biotic and abiotic factors that affect the proliferation of Lythmus salicaria in differing levels of invasion and population density.

Shah, Nisha,

Non-native invasive plants species originating from Europe and Asia have become a problem in the northern latitudes of North America as they are aggressively taking over natural habitats, and in turn ...

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8. Environmental education and conservation biology: a vision for the future.

Michaels, Craig,

Therefore, in order to make changes in the way we live, we must start at the individual level. This can only be done through Environmental Education, which seeks to increase awareness of the ecologica...

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9. Ant behavior in the presence of aphids and aphid predators (Chrysoperla carneia or Coleomegilla maculata): an indicator of ant-aphid mutualism?

Bryson, Thomas C.,

Ant-aphid systems have been studied for over 100 years, with most studies describing their relationship as mutualistic. Ants (Formicidae) receive nourishment from aphid (Aphididae) honeydew production...

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10. Fish, forests, fire and freedom : infringements of Karuk religious freedom through federal natural resource management Infringements of Karuk religious freedom through federal natural resource management

Holmlund, Robert Croy,

Thesis; interviews with Karuk American Indian religious leaders/elders; connection between religious freedom and natural resources/environment; focus on American Indian natural resource management as ...

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