Edward Bork
Contact
Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept
- ebork@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-3843
- Address
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4-10E Agriculture/Forestry Centre
9011 - 116 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2P5
Overview
About
Degree
PhD, Utah State University
Job/Research Area
Rangeland Ecology and Management
Research
Major Responsibilities/Research Interests
Major theme of research is in improving the level of productivity and long-term sustainability of rangeland plant communities and ecosystems. This includes research in rangeland management and planning, monitoring and assessment, as well as rangeland improvement and restoration. Major areas of investigation include the integrated control and management of Canada thistle on pastures using proper fertility, herbicide, and grazing management activities, work on establishing guidelines for applying liquid hog manure to range and pasture, and research into the ecology and management of grazed and burned prairie systems. Other areas of research include riparian area grazing management, forest restoration following ingrowth, assessment of wildlife impacts on range condition, and the evaluation of agro-forestry production systems in Alberta.
Courses
AFNS 506 - Rangeland Plant Communities of Western Canada
Examines major rangeland plant communities and their physical environments in western Canada, including individual plant identification and ecology. Includes a review of various land uses such as livestock and wildlife grazing within these communities, their response to disturbances such as herbivory and fire, and other management considerations. Not to be taken if credit received for ENCS 406. Prerequisite: ENCS 356 or consent of instructor.
AFNS 572 - Practical Case Studies in Rangeland Management and Conservation
Cumulative effects of fire, grazing, browsing, and improvement practices on the productivity and species composition of range and pasture ecosystems, including management implications. Extended field trip prior to the start of classes. Normally offered in alternate years. Not to be taken if credit received for ENCS 471. Prerequisite: ENCS 356. ENCS 406 recommended.
ENCS 406 - Rangeland Plant Communities of Western Canada
Examines major rangeland plant communities and their physical environments in western Canada, including individual plant identification and ecology. Includes a review of various land uses such as livestock and wildlife grazing within these communities, their response to disturbances such as herbivory and fire, and other management considerations. Prerequisite: ENCS 356, REN R 120, or BOT 210. ENCS 356 recommended. [Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science].
ENCS 471 - Practical Case Studies in Rangeland Management and Conservation
Cumulative effects of fire, grazing, browsing, and improvement practices on the productivity and species composition of range and pasture ecosystems, including management implications. Extended field trip prior to the start of classes. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: ENCS 356. ENCS 406 recommended. [Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science].
Featured Publications
Deutsch, ES, EW Bork, JF Cahill, and SX Chang
International Journal of Ecology. 2011 January;
LaRade, SE, and EW Bork
Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 2011 January; 91
Deutsch, ES, EW Bork, and WD Willms
Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment. 2010 January; 135
Asamoah, SA, and EW Bork
Wetlands. 2010 January; 30
Deutsch, ES, EW Bork, and WD Willms
Plant Ecology. 2010 January; 209
Chapman, GA, EW Bork, NT Donkor, and RJ Hudson
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 2010 January; 94
DeBruijn, SL, EW Bork, and GW Grekul
Crop Protection. 2010 January; 29
Love, BE, EW Bork, and D Spaner
Agroforestry Systems. 2009 January; 77
Chapman, GA, EW Bork, NT Donkor, and RJ Hudson
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 2009 January; 93
Burkinshaw, AM and EW Bork
Rangeland Ecology and Management. 2009 January; 62
Grekul, CW, and EW Bork
Crop Protection. 2007 January; 26
Bork, EW, and J. Su
Remote Sensing of Environment. 2007 January; 111
Grekul, CW, EW Bork, and SL DeBruijn
Crop Protection. 2007 January; 26
Powell, GW, and EW Bork
Agroforestry Systems. 2007 January; 70
Otway, SG, EW Bork, KR Anderson and ME Alexander
International Journal of Wildland Fire. 2007 January; 16
Otway, SG, EW Bork, KR Anderson, and ME Alexander
Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 2007 January; 37
Su, J, and EW Bork
Applied Vegetation Science. 2007 January; 10
Donkor, NT, RJ Hudson, and EW Bork
Agricultural Systems. 2007 January; 93
Su, J, and EW Bork
Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing. 2006 January; 72
Donkor, N, R Hudson, D Chanasyk, E Bork, and A Naeth
ournal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 2006 January; 192
Moisey, DM, WD Willms, and EW Bork
Rangeland Ecology and Management. 2006 January; 59
DeBruijn, SL, and EW Bork
Biological Control. 2006 January; 36
Powell, GW, and EW Bork
Forest Ecology and Management. 2006 January; 230
Burkinshaw, AM, and EW Bork
Environmental Management. 44