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Environmental Impacts and Solutions. Sustainable Use of Natural Resources

Explore topics in environmental law, global environmental policy and management to inform sustainable solutions. Obtain an advanced scientific understanding of the environment, diving into everything from environmental chemistry to restoration ecology.

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The Experience

As an institution set on the banks of the Otonabee and surrounded by 580 hectares of land, Trent offers one of Canada’s most sought-after locations for environmental research. 

The Experience
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Program

This degree is one of the few Canadian University environmental degrees accredited by ECO Canada, meeting national standards of service and operation. Graduates of this degree benefit from being able to state on their resumé that they have completed an ECO Canada accredited program of study. 

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July 12, 2023
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Snowshoe Hare Activity Levels Not a Factor in Risk of Predation by Lynx

New study offers insights into predator-prey dynamics and the behaviour that influences life or death

May 17, 2023
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