Phragmidium violaceum on Rubus armeniacus and R. laciniatus in British Columbia.

Blackberry Rust Fungus: Possible New Biological Control

Background Blackberry (Rubus species) is one of the most widespread and devastating invasive weeds on the west coast. Himalayan blackberry (R. armeniacus), and wild evergreen blackberry (also referred to as cut-leaf blackberry or wild R. laciniatus), are major weed pests of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and northern California. Recently, a rust fungus, Phragmidium violaceum, was discovered on Him...

British Columbia.

Affum as p a r t of a Commission and t h e B r i t i s h Columbia Round Table o n t h e Environment and t h e Economy. I t is p a r t of a series of background reports d e a l i n g with i s s u e s which Round T a b l e committees considered i m p o r t a n t t o t h e development of a sustainable development strategy i n B r i t i s h Columbia. and i s intended t o provide information which w...

Diatreme Breccias in British Columbia*

INTRODUCTION Over the last decade considerable interest has been expressed in diarreme breccias ofpc~ssible kimberlitic affinity in British Columbia (Fipke, 1983; Fipk.: and Capell, 1983; Grieve, 1981 and 1982; Roberts, et a/., 1980; Woodcock, 1978; etc.). This interest has been heightened by the reported recent discovery of diamonds in pipes north of Golden (Durnmet, rr a / . . 1985; Northcote...

Mental Nursing in British Columbia

There is one school of psychiatric nursing which is at the provincial mental hospital, and works through two main teaching methods. These are, first, dividing the class into small groups, to discuss lectures and prepare for classes. Secondly, ward practice, which correlates classroom and clinical learning, and helps tutors and nursing staff to appreciate what the students are learning and what ...

Harvesting Systems and Equipment in British Columbia