An assessment of erosion on Ducks Unlimited Canada artificial islands in the prairie provinces. Island Erosion Study Committee
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TextPublication details: SK/MB/AB : 1984Online resources: Abstract: The primary objective was to investigate a number of projects containing islands and to determine the impact of erosion as it may limit the useful lifespan of such islands. Of a secondary consideration was the impact of settlement under various conditions and surcharges. Vegetative cover was classified on all islands as well as incidental bird use. The investigation was restricted to the prairie and parkland biomes of the three prairie provinces wherein 7 projects were inspected in Manitoba,14 in Saskatchewan and 2 in Alberta.
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The primary objective was to investigate a number of projects containing islands and to determine the impact of erosion as it may limit the useful lifespan of such islands. Of a secondary consideration was the impact of settlement under various conditions and surcharges. Vegetative cover was classified on all islands as well as incidental bird use. The investigation was restricted to the prairie and parkland biomes of the three prairie provinces wherein 7 projects were inspected in Manitoba,14 in Saskatchewan and 2 in Alberta.