Scientists explore the effects of tree buffers along creek banks on both grazing land and stream ecology. Featuring Dr. Badege Bishaw, Dr. Bill Emmingham, and Dr. Bill Rogers.
This annotated bibliography is a response to widespread interest in stream habitat improvement in the Pacific Northwest by land managers, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and the lay public. Several guides to stream habitat improvement have been written in the past, but may not be easily accessible to people from diverse...
Scientists seek to create a method of tracking logs from stand to product using scent. In addition to developing the chemicals needed for "aroma tagging," scientists work to create an "electronic nose" to recognize the scents. Featuring Dr. Glen Murphy.
Wood glues have formaldehyde, which is associated with human health problems, and are petroleum based, which is not renewable. Based on the chemistry of mussels, new renewable glues are being developed. Featuring Dr. Kaichang Li.
Gray wolves (Canis lupus) are the most socially polarizing species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Wildlife management practices at local, state, and federal levels include lethal control to resolve stakeholder and wolf conflicts as a last resort. There is little experimental evidence that lethal control is effective in this...