Principal Investigator:Johnson, Edward A. Licensed Year(s):
1976
Summary:
To explore the role of fire in the sub-arctic ecosystem. Starting in 1976 and continuing for two years studies will be related to: 1) a biophysical land classification system, 2) peatland vegetation change, 3) regulation of nutrient losses in the sub-arctic ecosystem, and 4) paleoecology....
Principal Investigator:MacKay, D. Licensed Year(s):
1975
Summary:
To determine how spilled oil behaves and interacts wit the northern environment; how far and how quickly spilled oil will spread on land and in water. To ascertain how low temperatures and snow affect its spread; how deeply oil penetrates into the vegetation, litter or peat and mineral soil layers and what proportion will be lost to evaporation. To provide an indication of the area which would b...
Principal Investigator:Kay, Paul Licensed Year(s):
1975
Summary:
To survey and map beachlines and other geological features around Dubawnt Lake and to collect some samples of peat, lake sediments and plants....