Understanding wolf (Canis lupus) food habits provides critical information for boreal woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou; forest-dwelling ecotype) recovery strategies. By incorporating the stable isotope ratios of different caribou ecotypes into a stable isotope mixing model, I determined the relative importance of boreal woodland caribou in the summer diet of wolves in northern Manitoba, Canada. Boreal woodland caribou were primary summer prey for wolves collected in winter in registered trapline (RTL) districts where these caribou are considered rare, suggesting migratory behaviour in some wolves. Moose were primary prey in other RTL districts, followed by boreal woodland caribou, with beaver providing important contributions. Recovery strategies for woodland caribou should investigate annual wolf, caribou, and moose movement in the region to complement these findings and gain a better insight into this complex ecosystem.

Understanding wolf (Canis lupus) food habits provides critical information for boreal woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou; forest-dwelling ecotype) recovery strategies. By incorporating the stable isotope ratios of different caribou ecotypes into a stable isotope mixing model, I determined the relative importance of boreal woodland caribou in the summer diet of wolves in northern Manitoba, Canada. Boreal woodland caribou were primary summer prey for wolves collected in winter in registered trapline (RTL) districts where these caribou are considered rare, suggesting migratory behaviour in some wolves. Moose were primary prey in other RTL districts, followed by boreal woodland caribou, with beaver providing important contributions. Recovery strategies for woodland caribou should investigate annual wolf, caribou, and moose movement in the region to complement these findings and gain a better insight into this complex ecosystem.

Thesis (D.W.S.)--Institute for Worship Studies, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Montana, 2008. / Title from title screen. Description based on contents viewed Aug. 7, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 110-123).

Thesis (doctoral)--Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2000. / Chiefly consists of 4 journal article manuscripts, 2 co-authored with other writers. Thesis documentation sheet inserted. Includes bibliographical references. Also partially available electronically via World Wide Web in PDF format; online version lacks appendix of article manuscripts.

Thesis (D.W.S.)--Institute for Worship Studies, 2006. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-142).

Thesis (master's)--Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 34). Also issued electronically via World Wide Web in PDF format.

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La présente thèse de maîtrise vise à analyser les débats parlementaires sur la Loi sur l’arrestation par des citoyens et la légitime défense (loi C-26), aussi surnommée le Lucky Moose Bill. L’objectif était de voir comment s’est posée la question du respect des droits et libertés des citoyens au regard de l’élargissement de la capacité d’arrestation et de défense des biens et de la personne des citoyens, particulièrement du fait que cela touche aux pouvoirs des agents privés de sécurité, lesquels ont les mêmes pouvoirs que les citoyens sans être soumis à la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés. Une analyse de contenu qualitative des débats parlementaires nous a permis de constater que malgré quelques inquiétudes, le focusing event déclencheur du projet de loi, soit l’affaire Lucky Moose, a permis de balayer les craintes soulevées quant à l’impact de ce projet de loi sur les pouvoirs de la sécurité privée.

The aim of this study was to see what effect game fences along road E4 have on moose browsing. I wanted to know if moose browsing escalates close to the game fences or not. I also wanted to know if there is considerable difference in browsing between the east and west side of road E4 in my study area. To test these questions, I performed counts of 60 measurements where I measured moose browsing damage. The measurements were executed 50 to 3000 meters from the fences and were located on both the east and west side of E4. Then I analysed my dataset with correlation analysis to see the relationship between distance from the road and moose browsing. I also compared the amount of browsing damage between the west and east side and used t-test to test the differences in moose browsing. My results showed that moose browsing increased with decreasing distance to the road both measured as percentage damaged and counts of damaged pine trees within each sample. My results also showed that there was significantly more browsing damage on the east side of the road than the west side. The game fences seem to concentrate moose near the fences, and this can result in greater browsing pressure. This should be considered when planning infrastructure and forest management.