Use of GIS technology for land resource inventories and modelling for sustainable regional development

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Sustainable development planning for northern China was assisted by an integrated geographic information system (GIS). The GIS provided a group of spatial models with information based on terrestrial sources, including statistical records, thematic maps and remotely sensed data. These models enabled researchers to generate land-use policies that yield significant economic gains while protecting sensitive environmental zones.

China, Usage, Environmental policy, Geographic information systems

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Toward sustainable mountain communities: balancing tourism development and environmental protection in Banff and Banff National Park, Canada

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An overview is presented on sustainable management practices used in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park and the town itself. Principles guiding these practices include appropriate development and use, and no net negative environmental impact, which is assessed through a monitoring system.

Statistical Data Included, Evaluation, Environmental monitoring, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Banff, Alberta

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Prescribed burning effects on summer elk forage availability in the subalpine zone, Banff National Park, Canada

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The effects of prescribed burning on forage abundance and suitability for elk, Cervus elaphus during the snow-free season is evaluated in east-central Banff National Park, Canada. Elk preferences for unburned and burned vegetation-types were assessed as low and moderate, respectively.

Analysis, Food and nutrition, Biomass, Elk, Elk (Wapiti), Vegetation management, Foraging, Foraging (Animal feeding behavior)

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