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Creator:: Shaw, Randi C.
Abstract:: This study explored the relationship of mature ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws) tree vigor and competitive zone density following thinning and fuel reduction treatments. Competitive zone density (CZD) was defined as the total tree basal area (m²/ha) surrounding a given ponderosa pine tree within a 10m fixed radius...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: PINE. Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Paul D

Creator:: Pritchett, Sylvan
Abstract:: Every year in North America homes in the Wildland-Urban interface (WUI) are destroyed by wildfires. The creation of defensible space around homes in the WUI, through the management of vegetation can help mitigate some of the risk posed by fire. While many homeowners recognize the need for defensible space around...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Paul D. Ries Every year in North America homes in the Wildland-Urban interface (WUI) are

Creator:: Hong, Hyun Jung
Abstract:: School forests in South Korea are trees and vegetation areas within schoolyards, and they provide natural environments for schools and neighborhoods. After the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and local governments create these school forests, the management of school forests transfers to the host schools. Some studies suggest that experiences with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Paul D. Ries School forests in South Korea are trees and vegetation areas within

Creator:: Driscoll, Abbey N.
Abstract:: Urban forests are fundamental to the health and sustainability of urban communities. In 2012, the U.S. Forest Service launched the Vibrant Cities, Urban Forests: A National Call to Action initiative which posed a variety of recommendations to advance urban forest management and programs throughout the country. In response to that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ___________________________________________________________________________________ Paul D. Ries Lisa M. Ganio Urban forests

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