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Regional dynamics of forest canopy change and underlying causal processes in the contiguous U.S.

Creator:: Schleeweis, Karen, Goward, Samuel N., Huang, Chengquan, Masek, Jeffrey G., Moisen, Gretchen, Kennedy, Robert E., and Thomas, Nancy E.
Abstract:: The history of forest change processes is written into forest age and distribution and affects earth systems at many scales. No one data set has been able to capture the full forest disturbance and land use record through time, so in this study, we combined multiple lines of evidence to...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: Hurricanes and Tornadoes Ground measurements- wind speed U.S. National Hurricane Center http

Constraints to urban park visitation : Conceptual connections and spatial attributes for traditionally well-served and underserved residents

Creator:: Rushing, Jaclyn R.
Abstract:: Connecting with nature is associated with social, physical, and emotional benefits such as stress relief, improved physical health, and lower crime. Parks and other natural areas offer spaces in which to connect with nature and reap these and other benefits (e.g., family bonding, social events, learning). Despite increasing populations of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: States of America have experienced a downturn in park visitation, especially national parks between

Context matters : A multi-scale assessment of riparian tree response to upslope density reduction

Creator:: Ruzicka, Kenneth J., 1982-
Abstract:: Forest management is rapidly undergoing a transformation from a discipline based on efficient commodity production to one for multiple uses, especially on federally managed land in the United States. This new management paradigm has challenged silviculturists to develop and adapt forest management techniques that can deal with increased demands. Using...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: identified ways that federal agency land managers in western Oregon, in particular the U.S. Bureau of Land

Wading through Space and Time: Leveraging Geospatial Methods to Better Understand Recreation Behavior, Experience, and Impacts within a Densely Used Lake Destination

Creator:: Baker, Jenna T.
Abstract:: In the last decade, many U.S. parks and protected areas (PPA) experienced record breaking visitation levels. Managers of these PPAs face the challenging task of providing a range of quality and accessible outdoor experiences without compromising the integrity and health of surrounding ecosystems. Understanding how PPA visitors move and interact...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: percent increase in visitation since 2010 (National Park Service, 2019); similarly, the U.S. Forest

Public perceptions of smoke from wildfire, prescribed fire, and fire use

Creator:: Frederick, Stacey Sargent
Abstract:: Managers and policy-makers across broad disciplines and organizations are calling for a better understanding of public opinion on natural resource issues. One such issue is that of fire and its role in the management of our forests and rangelands. Public perceptions of fuel reduction techniques, with a particular emphasis on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: than in the other sites, with a national park and state forests as well as a national forest. The

The Mountain Pine Beetle, Climate Change and Sustainable Forestry in the Northern Rocky Mountain

Creator:: Gillen, Amanda
Abstract:: Mountain pine beetles (MPB) have killed millions of acres of forest throughout the Rocky Mountain ecoregion in the United States and Canada and climate change may be intensifying outbreaks. Climate change can change forest ecosystems and dynamics by increasing drought conditions and intensifying heat waves. Due to changing climate conditions,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: National Park Service ( Department of the Interior) to the House Natural Resource Committee, Subcommittee

Making Sense of the Wilderness Experience in the United States: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Creator:: Engebretson, Jesse M.
Abstract:: Federally designated wilderness areas in the United States are uniquely required to provide opportunities for particular types of recreational experiences. According to the Wilderness Act of 1964, the law that governs the management of designated wilderness in the U.S., wilderness areas are to provide “outstanding opportunities for solitude or a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: National Park Service and the United States Forest Service. I want to especially thank my mentor Don

Evaluating Watershed Plans : Assessing Initial Outputs of the Streamflow Restoration Act in Washington State

Creator:: Dawson, Elisa A.
Abstract:: As of September 2020, three of the outputs mandated under the Streamflow Restoration Act have been completed. However, little has been done to assess the quality of these plans. By using the Characteristics of Plan Quality That Serve as Evaluation Criteria to evaluate the plans completed so far, this research...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

(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 U.S. Cooperative Extension Service and farm journalists encouraged families to consider their

Beaver ecology in Bridge Creek, a tributary to the John Day River

Creator:: Maenhout, Julie L. (Harper)
Abstract:: The American beaver (Castor canadensis) was nearly extirpated by the late 1800's due to the fur trade. Due to reintroduction efforts, it now occupies much of its former range. Beavers are a keystone species and ecosystem engineers, greatly influencing riparian and instream habitats through selective harvesting of plant materials and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: segment of National Park Service (NPS) land where Bridge Creek flows past the Painted Hills Unit of the

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Regional dynamics of forest canopy change and underlying causal processes in the contiguous U.S.

Constraints to urban park visitation : Conceptual connections and spatial attributes for traditionally well-served and underserved residents

Context matters : A multi-scale assessment of riparian tree response to upslope density reduction

Wading through Space and Time: Leveraging Geospatial Methods to Better Understand Recreation Behavior, Experience, and Impacts within a Densely Used Lake Destination

Public perceptions of smoke from wildfire, prescribed fire, and fire use

The Mountain Pine Beetle, Climate Change and Sustainable Forestry in the Northern Rocky Mountain

Making Sense of the Wilderness Experience in the United States: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Evaluating Watershed Plans : Assessing Initial Outputs of the Streamflow Restoration Act in Washington State

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

Beaver ecology in Bridge Creek, a tributary to the John Day River

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