Biodiversity has been declining at a rapid rate, and agricultural working lands, such as farms, have the potential to support biodiversity while also providing for human wellbeing.
Explore the IBioS projects focused on the topic of Conservation in Agricultural Working Landscapes.
Photo by Risa Sargent.
Perennial and Ecosystem Restoration for Carbon Sequestration (PERCS)
Working in British Columbia and Ontario, this research cluster is investigating how to reconcile agriculture practices with biodiversity conservation.
The researchers are focused on the ecological impacts of diversification practices on biodiversity, ecosystem services and agricultural sustainability; the factors affecting adoption of these practices; and restoring riverine habitats to enhance wildlife movement through agricultural landscapes and culturally significant species for Indigenous peoples.
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GMO Effects on Biodiversity
In this project, researchers examine the impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on both the environment and human welfare. It specifically considers the effects of pest-resistant and herbicide-tolerant GMO traits on biodiversity and farming practices.
IBioS Members
Faculty of Land and Food Systems,
Biodiversity Research Centre,
Centre for Sustainable Food Systems
Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Biodiversity Research Centre, Department of Zoology
Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry
School for Public Policy and Global Affairs, Faculty of Arts
Department of Forest and Conservation Science, Faculty of Forestry
Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Faculty of Science
Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Faculty of Science,
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Faculty of Land and Food Systems, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Faculty of Science
Biodiversity Research Centre
Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
