http://hdl.handle.net/1957/2872 Search the Channel search http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/jspui/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/1957/2892 Title: Maximizing soil moisture through mulch and slash applications<br/><br/>Authors: Hummell, Cassandra; McKay, Erin<br/><br/>Abstract: Restoration projects that involve revegetation efforts are often confronted with problems ofdesiccation. Several studies have shown that mulching, or laying organic material over the surfaceof the soil, can be very effective in helping to retain soil moisture and avoid desiccation. Todetermine the effects of moisture retention in soil that is influenced by mulch, we equally distributedtwo treatments—bark and slash mulch, and a control, across 72 one meter square plots, andmeasured relative soil moisture 20 days after treatment. Soil moisture was found to be significantlyhigher in subplots with bark mulch application, and slightly higher in subplots with juniper/pineslash applications than in control plots. This study shows that mulch applications can help preventsoil desiccation which may improve seedling survival.<br/><br/>Description: Poster from 2006 Cascades student poster session. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/2891 Title: Math journaling as a self-regulated learning technique in the fifth-grade classroom<br/><br/>Authors: Tanler, Hayley<br/><br/>Abstract: Self-regulated learners are students who take anactive role in their education and have the desireto become more competent and more capable aslearners (Zimmerman, 1990).Teaching student skills to be more self-regulatedhas been shown to help students improve theirthinking and organizational skills (Pape, Bell, &Yetkin, 2003).The present research looks at a way thateducators can attempt to guide their studentstowards becoming more self-regulated in theirlearning.Provoking thought with a specific activity likejournaling gives students opportunities for selfevaluationand independent problem solving;important skills for self-regulated learners (Paris& Paris, 2001).The journaling treatment presented to thesestudents was designed as a metacognitiveactivity intended to help them discover how theylearn math best.<br/><br/>Description: Poster from 2006 Cascades student poster session. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/2890 Title: Small mammal population survey in thinned ponderosa pine forest<br/><br/>Authors: Whittle, Heather; Hobson, Whitney<br/><br/>Abstract: Small mammal populations are vital to the Metolius Forest Preserve. The forestpreserve is undergoing selective thinning, which may affect small mammalpopulations in the forest. Our null hypothesis is that small mammal populationsare not affected by the treatment of the forest. In addition to the null hypothesis,we have predicted that there are short-term effects that will contribute to a rise inthe numbers of small mammals in the treated sites when compared to data that isobtained in identical future surveys.To test the null hypothesis, small mammal traps were set up on 9 experimentalplots. Two plots were set up for four non-consecutive nights, and an additionalcontrol plot was set up in an un-logged area in the same forest. Four deer mice(Peromyscus maniculatus) were caught in untreated areas only. In conclusion,small mammal populations are probably effected by the thinning of the MetoliusForest Preserve.<br/><br/>Description: Poster from 2006 Cascades student poster session. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/2889 Title: Road Decommission: Metolius Preserve<br/><br/>Authors: Drum, Dan<br/><br/>Abstract: Road decommissioning will be a valuablescience in the future of ecological restorationbecause of the excess number of roads in thiscountry. May things like habitat fragmentation,erosion, spread of invasive species, and access tofragile environments can be linked to roads. Forthis study I selected a road in the MetoliusPreserve in Central Oregon to perform tendifferent techniques that will help in theunderstanding of how a road can recover to anatural state. The techniques used will composeof tilling the soil, seeding Idaho Fescue,transplanting Idaho Fescue, applying groundcover for shade, and watering the area todifferent degrees. If successful the goal of theproject is to make the road look like it neverexisted.<br/><br/>Description: Poster from 2006 Cascades student poster session.