FORMAT: PRINTED TEXT+ Natural Sub-Region MAP

This texbook may be used in multiple classes in your program. You only need to purchase 1 copy.

An ecological classification system was developed for west-central Alberta through the analysis of vegetation, soil, site, and forest productivity information. The hierarchical classification system has three levels—ecosite, ecosite phase, and plant community type. Forty-four ecosites are described with further detail provided by subdivision into ecosite phase and plant community type. A soil type classification system that describes 17 soil types was also developed. Management interpretations were made for drought, excess moisture, soil rutting hazard, soil compaction hazard, puddling hazard, soil erosion hazard, frost heave hazard, soil temperature limitations, vegetation competition, and windthrow hazard. Color photos and drawings are presented for 106 common plants of west-central Alberta. An index listing common and scientific names of illustrated plants is included. Keys to ecological variables, definitions of soil horizon designations, and a glossary are also included.

This book contains illustrated keys to all of the native and naturalized vascular plants known to grow wild in Alberta. The keys provide series of descriptions and illustrations that are designed to guide the user to the names of unknown plants. They begin with large groups, based on form and taxonomy, and continue through families and genera, eventually leading the user to the species name. With updated taxonomy, this 2nd edition includes 16 new or revised families and over 100 new species. There are also new keys to all of the subspecies and varieties that have been found in Alberta.

Hardcoat anti-scratch lenses that meet the CSA Z94.3 standard. Does not accomodate eyeglasses.

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Students who already own their own CSA-approved safety glasses in good condition can use their own safety glasses.

This kit is for students in the Conservation Biology program. Students in Environmental Monitoring & Assessment should purchase the EMA Hard Hat kit instead.

This kit will be used in multiple courses. Students should only purchase 1.

Includes:

• Hard hat (orange), CSA-approved
• Earmuffs, hard hat mounted, 27 DB noise reduction
• Sweatband
• Winter hard hat liner
• High-vis elastic traffic safety belt
• Faceshield (metal mesh) for hard hat

This item will be used in multiple courses. Students only need to purchase one.

ZOGY2636 - Laptop Requirements: • 15.6-inch display (minimum 24-bit color depth) o 2.2 GHz minimum, 2 cores, Hyper-threaded. 

MAC/Apple products will NOT be accepted. Computer must be able to run Windows.