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White light reduces flight height of birds in low‐density migration corridor

open access: yesThe Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.
We conducted an experiment to better understand the effects of artificial light at night treatments of varying spectral power distributions on in‐flight migratory bird behavior as measured by a portable radar. Broad‐spectrum white light emissions reduced avian flight height as compared to dark periods and more than other light treatments.
Miguel F. Jimenez   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reform and resistance: an indigenous perspective on proposed changes to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This article provides a critical analysis of some of the seven proposals put forward to regulate and amend the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. Reference is made throughout to Aboriginal heritage legislation in other Australian jurisdictions. We do not
Blaze Kwaymullina   +2 more
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Indigenous Territorial Autonomy and Self-Government in the Diverse Americas

open access: yes, 2023
Across the Americas, Indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples have demanded autonomy, self-determination, and self-governance. By exerting their collective rights, they have engaged with domestic and international standards on the rights of Indigenous ...

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Cutting through the noise: What can habitat selection modeling teach us about caribou‐fire space use dynamics?

open access: yesThe Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.
We synthesize the current knowledge regarding caribou habitat selection in relation to wildfires. Caribou responses to recent burns were generally weak and highly variable across subspecies or ecotypes, suggesting that post‐fire habitat selection is likely context‐dependent and the need for regionally adapted habitat management strategies.
Geneviève É. Degré‐Timmons   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Importance of Interdisciplinary Approach in Preparation of Effective Migration Policy

open access: yesRUDN Journal of Political Science, 2013
The author states that not only qualitative and quantitative indices of migration require scientific attention, but also migration consequences as they have an impact both on the lives of migrants, indigenous people, and on the social, demographic ...
P G Savina
doaj  

Why we should revitalize indigenous water harvesting systems: Lessons learned

open access: yesInternational Soil and Water Conservation Research
It is generally believed that problems surrounding water scarcity led earlier generations to develop and employ a variety of indigenous rainwater harvesting (RWH) techniques. This paper is based on literature review and aims to discuss the current status
Musaed Aklan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quantifying harvest of barren‐ground caribou off a winter road in the Northwest Territories – An Indigenous Guardian‐led initiative

open access: yesThe Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.
The North Slave Métis Alliance's Indigenous Guardianship Program conducted on‐the‐ground patrols monitoring caribou interactions with the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter road and quantify caribou harvest. Quantifying the impacts of winter roads on barren‐ground caribou herds supports community members’ commitment to safeguarding their traditional territory
Orna Phelan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

INDIGENOUS HOUSEHOLDS, REMITTANCES AND LIFE QUALITY

open access: yesRa Ximhai, 2014
Mexican migration to other countries, primarily United States, is a phenomenon that has been studied from different approaches. It is an important flow of people who, for decades, has left Mexico in search of employment opportunities and higher income ...
Ignacio César Cruz Islas
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South-South migration and human development: Reflections on African experiences [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This paper looks at the relationship between migration between developing countries – or countries of the global ‘South’ – and processes of human development.
Bakewell, Oliver; id_orcid   +1 more
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