Index Catalog // ScholarsArchive@OSU

Equity in Community Forestry in the Western US

Creator:: McCaskill, Lauren S.
Abstract:: Community forestry is a decentralized form of forest governance that is widely promoted around the world. In the United States, community forestry is growing as a form of forest management, and exists across a range of ownership and governance models, all with different levels of community participation and access to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Lauren S. McCaskill for

HJA Day experiences : understanding participant outcomes at a non-formal science education event

Creator:: Remenick, Lauren
Abstract:: For adult learners to succeed in their educational endeavors, adult educators and event planners must meet their needs and goals (Storksdieck, Ellenbogen, & Heimlich, 2005). The learning environment affects how adults learn and what outcomes they achieve (e.g., Hamilton & Tee, 2010; Knowles, 1990; Lim, Morris, & Kupritz, 2007; Young,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Non-formal Science Education Event AN ABSTRACT FOR THE THESIS OF Lauren

(Re)claiming forestry : a case study of women's empowerment

Creator:: Redmore, Lauren E.
Abstract:: Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners control a significant portion of forestland nationwide. Even though women own or manage NIPF lands, we know very little about how women manage forestland and what barriers women face in forest management. In addition, while there are several forestry organizations available to NIPF owners, few...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Lauren E. Redmore for the degree of Master of Science in Forest Resources

Identifying site characteristics that explain variation in Douglas-fir site productivity and stem form

Creator:: Magalska, Lauren E.
Abstract:: Foresters care about site productivity and stem quality in Douglas-fir plantations for many reasons. The profitability of forest land and the economic returns on silvicultural investments are directly related to site productivity. Thus, understanding the relationships among Douglas-fir productivity, stem form and site characteristics is important economically. My objective was...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Lauren E. Magalska for the degree of Master of Science in Forest Science presents on September 16, 2011

Drivers and Impacts of a Recent Annual Grass Invasion: Ventenata dubia and Fire in the Inland Northwest

Creator:: Tortorelli, Claire M.
Abstract:: Biological invasions threaten native biodiversity, alter ecosystem function, and are a major cause of economic losses across the planet. The most impactful invaders alter disturbance regimes and initiate state shifts to outside the historical range of variability of the ecosystem. Concern for ecological and economic losses has prompted a rapid...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , USA. This dissertation aims to: 1) determine the biotic and abiotic factors associated with the V

Beetle Outbreaks and Wildfires: Drivers of Fire Severity, Recruitment, and Structural Legacies for Sub-boreal Forests in British Columbia

Creator:: Talucci, Anna C.
Abstract:: Bark beetle outbreaks have left a legacy of tree mortality across fire-prone landscapes of western North America that could influence how these forests will burn and regenerate. While research has been focused on forests in the western United States, the potential interactions between mountain pine beetle (MPB) outbreaks and wildfires...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for the invaluable help I received from Ariel Muldoon throughout this project. Thank you to Lauren

A Systematic Review of Diversity and Inclusion Scholarly Sources in Natural Resources (1919 – 2018)

Creator:: Brown, Jasmine K. and Rempel, Hannah G.
Abstract:: This dataset was created for the purpose of collecting and cataloguing sources that mentioned aspects of cultural diversity or workforce diversity within natural resource professions. The exploratory questions that prompted the collection of sources in this dataset were: - Is diversity discussed in scholarly sources within natural resources? - If...
Resource Type:: Dataset
Full Text:: Ranger.’” Public Administration Review 67 (1): 152– 64. Kossuth, Susan V. 1987. “My Chance: Who Needs

Using systematic evidence review to inform family forest owner educational program development

Creator:: Carlson, Lisa D.
Abstract:: Purpose: Natural resources education and extension is at the intersection of diverse disciplines, where effective practice and policy decisions rely on the impartial evaluation and synthesis of multiple sources of information. This investigation examines contemporary information sources describing attributes of Oregon family forest owners, with the objectives of identifying potential...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Characterizing Community Forests in the United States

Creator:: Hajjar, Reem, McGinley, Kathleen, Charnley, Susan, Frey, Gregory E., Hovis, Meredith, Cubbage, Frederick W., Schelhas, John, and Kornhauser, Kailey
Abstract:: Research on community forests, primarily governed and managed by local forest users, in the United States is limited, despite their growth in numbers over the past decade. We conducted a survey to inventory CFs in the U.S., and better understand their ownership and governance structures, management objectives, benefits, and financing....
Resource Type:: Article

Planning for the Future Forest on the Northern Shawangunk Ridge: Climate-Adaptive Disturbance Preparedness and Response Recommendations

Creator:: Randazzo, Andrew
Abstract:: Mohonk Preserve intends to manage their forestland more actively with the mission of promoting forest health, climate-adaptation, and overall ecosystem health for the benefit of their community and recreational users. Climate-adaptive management recommendations (recommendations that address climate change vulnerabilities —by promoting either resistance, resilience, or transition— while helping to meet...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , Mohonk Preserve Kevin Case, Mohonk Preserve Lauren Borer, Mohonk Preserve Megan Napoli, Mohonk

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Equity in Community Forestry in the Western US

HJA Day experiences : understanding participant outcomes at a non-formal science education event

(Re)claiming forestry : a case study of women's empowerment

Identifying site characteristics that explain variation in Douglas-fir site productivity and stem form

Drivers and Impacts of a Recent Annual Grass Invasion: Ventenata dubia and Fire in the Inland Northwest

Beetle Outbreaks and Wildfires: Drivers of Fire Severity, Recruitment, and Structural Legacies for Sub-boreal Forests in British Columbia

A Systematic Review of Diversity and Inclusion Scholarly Sources in Natural Resources (1919 – 2018)

Using systematic evidence review to inform family forest owner educational program development

Characterizing Community Forests in the United States

Planning for the Future Forest on the Northern Shawangunk Ridge: Climate-Adaptive Disturbance Preparedness and Response Recommendations

Limit your search

Academic Affiliation

Advisor

Commencement Year

Committee Member

Conference Name

Creator

Contributor

Date

Decade

Degree Field

Degree Level

Degree Name

Language

License

Location

Non-Academic Affiliation

Peer Reviewed

Resource Type

Rights Statement

Subject

Search Constraints

Search Results

Limit your search