Landscape beneficial management practices: the contribution of landscape design to the sustainability of livestock operations
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2011-01-11T20:16:49Z
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Harris, Dawn F. Guđrun
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This practicum explores the potential role that landscape planning and design can play in
improving the relationship between the public and farmers whose method of production
involves an intensive livestock operation.
The work involves five areas of exploration: bioremediation, odor control, climate
mitigation, biosecurity, and aesthetics. Bioremediation is explored in the context of
constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment. A new shelterbelt design, an eco-buffer,
is reviewed for its applicability in odor control and climate mitigation. Biosecurity is
addressed through site planning while design interventions and vegetation selection
address aesthetics.
The site is that of the Glenlea Research Station (GRS) belonging to the Faculty of
Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba. The GRS is home to a major
undertaking of the Faculty, the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment. A new
addition to the site is a visitor centre, The Bruce D. Campbell Food and Farm Discovery
Centre.
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landscape planning & design, Glenlea Research Station, livestock