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UNIT 5: PLANTS: ANATOMY, GROWTH, AND FUNCTIONS

Chapter 14: The Importance of Plants

14.1 Succession
14.2 Plants and Biodiversity
Careers

 

14.1 Succession

Links - Forest Management   Page (553. EAI )

From the University of Northern British Columbia, this page has links to forestry related websites including those dealing with forest fire management, biodiversity, pest control/management etc. The site is comprehensive and the links are organized according to broad topics.

NASA - Combustion of Gases   Page (553, EAI )

From NASA this site provides detailed information on measuring heat of combustion of gaseous hydrocarbon fuel mixtures. There are a number of charts within the text with values in Kcal/mol.

Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire   Page (553, EAI )

The Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire and Aviation Home page. Browse the site by clicking through the links of the various topics. Management and legislation links will provide information about current policies and the law.

14.2 Plants and Biodiversity

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society   Page (556, TTA )

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society consists of a group of environmental scientists dedicated to increasing awareness of environmental issues in Canada and globally. Visit the various chapters of CPAWS and learn about concerns in these different areas of Canada.

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Invasive Plants of Canada Project   Page (556, TTA )

National Botanical Services of Canada website on invasive exotic plants of Canada. The homepage includes links to fact-sheets, data about each of the provinces various documents and a detailed set of links.

Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology   Page (556, TTA )

The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology homepage at the ROM. Browse through the links to learn more about their research.

The following Web sites provide details on invasive and exotic species in various areas of Canada. Browse through the sites to find more information.

Invasive Exotic Plants of Canada   Page (556, TTA )

Invasive Plants of Canada   Page (556, TTA)

Invasive Species: Canada   Page (556, TTA)

Invasive Species of the Great Lakes Region   Page (556, TTA )

Careers

Salaries and Availability of Jobs   Page (557, #6 )

The Botanical Society of America provides this page of information about jobs in botany. And their descriptions. The site is easily browsed and is organized according to major headings.

The Biology Careers Page   Page (577, #6 )

From Furman University, this page lists job descriptions for careers in biology. Browse the list provided for information about careers requiring knowledge of botany.

Biology Job Posting Page   Page (577, #6 )

BiologyJobs.com's job posting page. Enter botany/agriculture and see some sample jobs and their requirements or browse through the Job Search engine for careers in biology organized according to fields of study.