Microtus population biology: demography of M. oregoni in southwestern British Columbia

1981 ◽  
Vol 59 (11) ◽  
pp. 2092-2102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas P. Sullivan ◽  
Charles J. Krebs
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Population Biology ◽  
Reproductive Period ◽  
Old Field ◽  
University Of British Columbia ◽  
Vole Species ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Abandoned Grassland ◽  
The University ◽  
Grassland Habitats

Populations of Microtus oregoni were livetrapped from 1971 to 1974 in old field and grassland habitats at the University of British Columbia Research Forest, Maple Ridge, B.C. Forest (1974–1978) and shrub (1975–1980) habitats were also sampled intensively. An additional population was livetrapped (1971–1974) in abandoned grassland near Ladner, B.C. Microtus oregoni exhibited a 3–4 year cyclic fluctuation in abundance in the old field and shrub habitats. Maximum density (72 voles/ha) was recorded on the old field grid which was optimum habitat for this species. Winter breeding and a long reproductive period prior to the peak year, and larger body size during the peak than in other phases of the cycle were characteristic features of the old field population. This vole species did not have a multiannual cycle in habitats where the competitor, M. townsendii, was present. Oregon voles were 3–4 g heavier at the Research Forest than at the Ladner study area. Female voles were more prevalent than males in all populations.

Critical thinking or common sense?

2016 ◽  
Vol 179 (7) ◽  
pp. i-ii
Author(s):  
Vicki Adams
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
University Of British Columbia ◽  
The University

Vicki Adams grew up in Vancouver, Canada, and graduated with a degree in animal science from the University of British Columbia before being accepted into vet school in Saskatchewan. Her animal science background has given her the population perspective that is so important in epidemiology and she now runs her own consulting company, Vet Epi

A nursing model in action: the University of British Columbia experience

1993 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 1259-1266
Author(s):  
Sally Thorne ◽  
Carol Jillings ◽  
Donelda Ellis ◽  
JoAnn Perry
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
University Of British Columbia ◽  
The University

Advancing campus and community sustainability: strategic alliances in action

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Bilodeau ◽  
Jackie Podger ◽  
Alaa Abd-El-Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Community Development ◽  
University Of British Columbia ◽  
Societal Needs ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives ◽  
The University

Purpose – Universities can provide a leadership role to develop and mobilize knowledge to meet societal needs. In fulfilling this mission, universities can also serve as agents of sustainable development on campus and in communities they serve. The purpose of this article is to describe the drivers that have advanced the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus' operational and academic sustainability objectives; the initiatives and partnerships developed on campus and in the community in response to these drivers; and the outcomes and lessons learned. Design/methodology/approach – This article summarizes the experience of the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus in leveraging key drivers to develop sustainability initiatives and partnerships for greater operational efficiencies, cost savings, environmental stewardship and applied research. The university's leadership commitment to sustainability, economic opportunities and provincial legislative requirements are among the drivers discussed. This paper also provides an innovative partnership framework to support sustainable community development. Findings – Drivers of sustainability in higher education can contribute to the development of sustainability initiatives and partnerships that benefit institutions and communities and achieve operational and academic sustainability mandates. Practical implications – This article provides information that can be applied by institutions of higher education to advance sustainability within the context of current economic conditions and societal needs. Originality/value – The experience of the campus and the partnership framework presented in this paper is original. The framework provides a mechanism to engage students, faculty and the community in sustainable community development research. Key insights from multiple perspectives and lessons learned are shared.

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