Understanding parameters for site characterization and their influence on restoration trajectory in tidal marshes in Nova Scotia, Canada

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dc.contributor.advisor Van Proosdij, Danika, 1969-
dc.coverage.spatial Nova Scotia
dc.creator Williams, Kayla J.
dc.date.accessioned 2023-09-12T17:16:25Z
dc.date.available 2023-09-12T17:16:25Z
dc.date.issued 2023-09-01
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31833
dc.description 1 online resource (xvii, 222 pages) : colour illustrations, maps (some colour), charts (some colour), graphs (some colour)
dc.description Includes abstract and appendices.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-123).
dc.description.abstract This study investigated the characterization and trajectory of ten restoration and six natural tidal marshes by assessing site similarities and differences. Using previously collected data, a PCA identified three groupings along with environmental variables and some ungrouped sites and variables; one grouping—BEL, SCP, and SCW—shared similarities both pre- and postrestoration. Clusters identified during subsequent analyses were by sediment type (organogenic or minerogenic) and incorporated present-day data. Pre-conditions may influence the restoration trajectory of certain sites, particularly former agricultural lands and impoundments. Cumulative accretion estimates compared to IPCC sea-level rise projections several sites are threatened and identified one site of particular concern. However, vegetation data at the plot level shows increases in vegetated area and halophytic cover, and high marsh at sites into Year 10+ post-restoration. This study is one of the first to explore characterization and trajectory of both restoration and natural tidal marshes in mainland Nova Scotia. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Salt marsh restoration -- Environmental aspects -- Nova Scotia
dc.subject.lcsh Salt marshes -- Nova Scotia
dc.subject.lcsh Sea level -- Nova Scotia
dc.title Understanding parameters for site characterization and their influence on restoration trajectory in tidal marshes in Nova Scotia, Canada en_CA
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thesis.degree.name Master of Science in Applied Science
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Geography and Environmental Studies
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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