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The value of forested landscapes for adjacent residents of an urban forest

Creator:

Kimura, Takashi, 1956-

Abstract:

Forested landscapes displaying evidence of timber harvesting have often induced conflicts between forest managers and the public. Potential conflicts with neighboring homeowners also has been increasing because of growing environmental concern and increasing numbers of neighbors. Analysis of previous studies suggests that people's reaction toward forested landscapes will be different...

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Masters Thesis
Landscape patterns of pre-logging forest conditions in western Oregon

Creator:

Rasmussen, Mary C.

Abstract:

Using historical maps and tools provided by GJS, the spatial patterns of pre-logging forest conditions were quantified for three landscapes in western Oregon. The spatial coincidence between forest patches and topographic features was determined for slope gradient, aspect, elevation, and distance from streams. Pre-logging and current forest compositions were compared....

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Masters Thesis
Assessment of the accuracy of forested classifications within two broad-scale remotely-sensed vegetation databases in eastern Oregon

Creator:

Langhoff, Cory A.

Abstract:

An accuracy assessment of two broad-scale vegetation databases for eastern Oregon, both developed from satellite imagery, was performed to assess the usefulness of the databases for forest landscape planning and assessment efforts. The two databases were the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) vegetation database and the U.S. Geological Survey National...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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performed to assess the usefulness of the databases for forest landscape planning and assessment efforts