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Carla M. Burton
Curriculum Vita
Education:
M.Sc. (Environmental Studies), University of Victoria, 2003.
(supervisors, R. Hebda and N. Turner)
Diploma (Restoration of Natural Systems), University of Victoria, 2002.
M.Ed. (Special Education), University of British Columbia, course work
completed 1992-1995; withdrew 1996. Concentration: First Nations
students.
B.Ed. (Elementary), University of British Columbia, 1992.
Employment History:
2001, 2004: Teaching Assistant, ER 328 "Forest Restoration and Sustainable
Forestry," Restoration of Natural Systems Program, University of
Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
2003: Teaching Assistant, ER 338 "Soil Bioengineering," Restoration of Natural
Systems Program, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.
2002-2003: Volunteer Research Assistant, Harvard Forest, Petersham,
Massachusetts.
- vegetation monitoring, data entry, library.
1998-date: Founding Director (1998), President (1999), Secretary (2000-date),
Wilp Sa Maa'y Harvesting Co-operative
- community based initiative for marketing of non-timber forest products.
1995-date: Partner, Symbios Research and Restoration, Smithers, B.C.
- field botanist, environmental consultant, research technician, workshop
co-ordinator, personnel and project manager
1995-1996: Substitute Teacher, School District No. 54, Smithers and Telkwa,
B.C.
1992-1995 (part-time and summers): Research Assistant, Department of
Forest Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
- seed germination monitoring, conifer seedling measurements, biomass
determination, greenhouse maintenance, photosynthesis and
transpiration measurement, plant pigment extraction and assaying, field
assistant, data entry.
1992-1995: Elementary Teacher, K-2, Vancouver School Board, Osler,
Henderson, and University Hill Elementary Schools, Vancouver, B.C.
1992-1993: Conference Registrar (part-time), International Conference of
Special Education, Vienna, Austria. Dept. of Special Education, University
of British Columbia.
1988-1993: Editorial Assistant (part-time) B.C., Canadian, and International
Journals of Special Education, Dept. of Special Education, University of
British Columbia.
1988-1989: Co-ordinator (part-time), International Conference of Special
Education, Vancouver Dept. of Special Education, University of British
Columbia.
1982-1988: Medical Receptionist, Gabriola Medical Clinic, Gabriola Island, B.C.
Awards and Honours:
2002: The Edward Bassett Family Bursary, University of Victoria.
2001: The Ethel N. Lohbrunner Bursary, University of Victoria.
Professional Interests:
Basic Research in plant population biology, plant ecology, and ethnobotany;
Applied research and consultation in the areas of ecosystem restoration, use of native plants, plant propagation, non-timber forest products, and First Nations resource use and management.
Other Interests:
Music: Piano (Gr. 5, Royal Conservatory of Music), singing
Sports: Swimming, yoga, cycling, skiing
Community: Chair (1999-2001) and Co-chair (1997-1999), Bulkley Valley
Band Boosters (advocacy and fund-raising for music in local
schools); successfully created and organized (1997-2001) the
Smithers Jazz Workshop for high school students
Other: Travel, camping, plant identification, environmental and social
justice issues
Publications:
Burton, C.M., and P.J. Burton. 2003. A Manual for Growing and Using Seed from
Several Herbaceous Plants Native to the Northern Interior of British
Columbia. Symbios Research & Restoration, Smithers, B.C. 168 p.
Burton, C.M. 2003. Determining Optimum Seeding Densities of a Native Plant
Mixture on Degraded Sites. M.Sc. Thesis, School of Environmental Studies,
Univesity of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. 24 p.
[download PDF summary of presentation, 885 kB]
Burton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 2002. Floristic Inventory of Kitwanga Fort
National Historic Site: Species at Risk, Ethnobotany, and Considerations
for Historical Restoration. Prepared for Parks Canada, Ecosystem Services,
Western Canada Service Centre. Symbios Research & Restoration, Smithers,
B.C. 24 p.
Burton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 2002. Phase II Campground Restoration Prescriptions
for Exchamsiks River Provincial Park. Prepared for the B.C. Ministry of Water,
Land and Air Protection, Parks Division, Terrace Field Office. Symbios Research
& Restoration, Smithers, B.C. 40 p.
Burton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 2002. Promoting genetic diveristy in the production of
large quantities of native plant seed. Ecological Restoration 20(2):117-123.
Burton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 2001. Development and Testing of Native Grasses and
Legumes for Seeding in the Northern Interior. Final Report to the Science Council
of B.C. and Forest Renewal B.C. Symbios Research & Restoration, Smithers, B.C.
63 p.
Burton, C.M., and P.J. Burton. 2001. Fertilization can reduce the amount of seed
needed to revegetate degraded soils (British Columbia). Ecological Restoration
19(1):57-58.
Burton, P., and C. Burton. 2001. Revegetation of the Riparian Zone near the Bulkley
River at Noranda's Rail Loading Facility, Topley, B.C. Prepared for Noranda Mining
and Exploration, Inc. Granisle, B.C. Symbios Research & Restoration, Smithers,
B.C. 8 p.
Burton, P., C. Burton, and L. McCulloch. 2000. Exploring Options for the Management
of Wild Berries in the Kispiox Forest District: Phase One of a Pilot Project
Focusing on the Suskwa River Area. Prepared for the B.C. Ministry of Forests,
Kispiox Forest District, Hazelton, B.C. Symbios Research & Restoration, Smithers,
B.C. 56 p.
Burton, C. 2000. Riparian Restoration Plantings in the Upper Bulkley Watershed:
Completion Report. Prepared for the Community Futures Development Corporation
of Nadina, Houston, B.C. Symbios Research & Restoration, Smithers, B.C. 38 p.
Burton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 2000. Phase I Campground Restoration Prescriptions
for Exchamsiks River Provincial Park. Prepared for the B.C. Ministry of Water,
Land and Air Protection, Parks Division, Terrace Field Office. Symbios Research
& Restoration, Smithers, B.C. 31 p.
Burton, C. 1999. Starting a non-timber forest products enterprise: the Wilp Sa
Maa'y Harvesting Co-operative. Ecoforestry 14(4):20-23.
Burton, C., and P. Burton. 1998. Making native plant seed available for
mainstream land management. Menziesia 3(1):8-10. (Newsletter for the
NPSBC, Native Plant Society of British Columbia)
Presentations:
Burton, C. 2004. Lectures on "Ethnobotany and Traditional Ecological Knowledge" and
"Revegetation and Erosion Control." ER 328 Forest Restoration and Sustainable
Forestry, Restoration of Natural Systems Program, Univeristy of Victoria, Victoria,
B.C. Feb. 16-20, 2004.
Burton, P.J., C.M. Burton, T.W. Sipe, and D.E. Hibbs. 2003. Tree regeneration and
understory vegetation in an eastern hardwood forest 20 years after creation of
small forest openings. Pages 27-28 in A. Barker Plotkin, J.S. Pallant, and D.
Recos-Smith, editors. Abstracts from the 14th Annual Harvard Forest Ecology
Symposium. Feb. 12, 2003. Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program,
Harvard Forest, Petersham, Massachusetts.
Burton, C. 2003. Determining optimum seeding densities of a native plant mixture on
degraded sites. Harvard Forest Seminar Series, Harvard University,
Petersham, Massachusetts. Feb. 7, 2003.
Burton, C. 2002. Native plant seeding of a day-use area in Babine Mountains
Provincial Park. Presented to the ER 314 class and the School of
Environmental Studies, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. Oct. 9, 2002.
Burton, C., and P. Burton. 2000. Fertilization can reduce the amount of seed needed to
revegetate degraded soils. Poster presented at the 12th Annual Conference
of the Society for Ecological Restoration, Sept. 4-7, 2000, Liverpool, U.K.
Burton, C. 2000. The Wilp Sa Maa'y Harvesting Co-operative: Starting a community
based non-timber forest products enterprise. Invited presentation to
"Agroforestry: Forestry for the Future" workshop, June 1, Burns Lake, B.C.
Sponsored by Burns Lake and District Community Economic Development
Association.
Buton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 2000. The Wilp Sa Maa'y Harvesting Co-operative and
wild berry research in Gitxsan traditional territory. Invited presentation to a
Non-Timber Forest Products Workshop, May 24, 2000, Creston, B.C. Sponsored by
the Ktunaxa-Kinbasket Tribal Council.
Burton, C.M., and P.J. Burton. 1998. Making native plant seed available for
revegetation of disturbed land in the northern interior of British Columbia.
Poster presented at Helping the Land Heal Conference: Ecological
Restoration in British Columbia. Nov. 5-8, 1998, Victoria, B.C.
Burton, C.M. 1998. Wilp Sa Maa’y: A Co-operative Approach to Developing
Non-Timber Forest Products. Invited presentation to "More than Just Trees:
Non-Timber Forest Related Business Opportunities Workshop," Sept. 16,
1998, Prince Rupert, B.C.
Burton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 1997. Interactive effects of substrate
and canopy cover on conifer germination and first-year survivorship.
poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of
America, August 10-14, 1997. Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. Also
presented at Silvicultural Systems Workshop, November 4-6, 1997,
Richmond, B.C.
Burton, P.J., and C.M. Burton. 1995. A program to develop native grass and
legume mixtures for forest road and landing revegetation. Presentation
made at The Native Plant Forum, Nov. 25, 1995, Vernon, B.C. Sponsored
by the B.C. Ministry of Forests.