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Creator:: Latta, Brian
Abstract:: The settlement patterns of European immigrants arriving around the turn of the 20th Century have been described using the theory of spatial assimilation. Recent academic literature has called into question whether this theory is still relevant in describing the settlement patterns of recent non-European immigrant groups, but has not been...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: MASTER OF SCIENCE GEOGRAPHY PROGRAM May 2012 Directed by Dr. Laurence Becker 1

Creator:: Bucklin, David N.
Abstract:: Protected natural areas are important reserves for biodiversity, and in the tropics, often play a role in deterring deforestation. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of a protected-area with a two-tiered management regime in Bolivia, Amboró National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (IMNA), in deterring clearance of forest. Four satellite...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: the degree of Master of Science Geography Program June 2010 Directed By: Dr. Laurence C. Becker

Creator:: Ndzeidze, Stephen Koghan
Abstract:: Since the early 1980s, satellite imagery has been commonly used to detect change in wetlands. The overall objective of this study is to utilize remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to determine the extent of change of the wetland area and of other land use and land cover...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________ Laurence Becker Since the early 1980s, satellite imagery has been commonly used to

Creator:: Loynes, Kathryn
Abstract:: This research focuses on the relationship between the emerging role of land trusts and rapid growth and change in the West. Teton County, Idaho, Teton County, Wyoming, and Sublette County, Wyoming, and each of their associated land trusts, are used as case studies. Each county has experienced varying levels of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: geographies? Abstract approved: Laurence Becker This research focuses on the relationship

Creator:: Anderson, Carl G.
Abstract:: From a landscape ecology perspective, meadows are often seen as landscapes in transition. Succession and change in meadows may be investigated by considering the physical and anthropogenic factors that influence the landscape through time. What is often unknown is how changes occur and how physical and anthropogenic factors contribute to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: GEOGRAPHY PROGRAM September 2007 Directed by Dr. Larry Becker ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Creator:: Wade, Michael C.
Abstract:: Satellite imagery has been a useful tool in monitoring land cover changes, including changes within protected areas. In the 1980’s and 1990’s Honduras created over 100 protected areas, yet few resources have been dedicated to their management. This study used Landsat satellite imagery to evaluate deforestation in the Río Plátano...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Aug, 2007 Directed by Dr. Laurence Becker ACKNOWLDEGEMENTS I would like to thank my

Creator:: Bernard, Mark A.
Abstract:: Urban sprawl and the establishment of greenbelts to separate growing cities and towns has become a popular topic of conversation among land use professionals. Economists focus on urban growth in terms of land rents and have sought market solutions such as transfers and purchases of development rights to slow this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Change in Napa County, California Abstract approved: Laurence Becker Urban sprawl and

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