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Creator:: Hennessey, Shannon M.
Abstract:: Fluctuations and spatial heterogeneity of habitat and resources is thought to underlie niche variation in animal populations, with intraspecific differences serving to produce or maintain population-, community-, or ecosystem-level patterns. Individual diet variation, defined as individual variation in food resource use within a population that is consistent over time, is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: DISSERTATION OF Shannon M. Hennessey for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative Biology

Creator:: Kaylor, Matthew J.
Abstract:: Humans have drastically altered the physical habitat and food web structure of stream ecosystems. Two major impacts humans have had on Pacific Northwest streams are modification of streamside forests (as a result of agriculture, land development, and timber harvest), and declines in the return of wild anadromous salmon to headwater...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: manuscripts. Dana R. Warren and Peter M. Kiffney contributed to analysis, interpretation of results and

Creator:: Colter, Nicholas R.
Abstract:: Riparian zone conservation is vital as species’ ability to adapt to a changing climate and pressure from land use is constantly tested. The unique microclimates of riparian zones offer cooler temperatures and resourceful habitats for aquatic and terrestrial organisms. This is essential during seasonal ceased flow regimes when water availability...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: every 20 m and included bankfull and entrenchment dimensions, gradient, and sinuosity. Metrics of

Creator:: Anderson, Jordan D.
Abstract:: The sustainable use of natural resources, including the goods and services provided by pasturelands and rangelands, is of growing importance due to climatic uncertainty and population growth. Maintaining high productivity in livestock operations is necessary as land availability diminishes and global populations rise. The potential negative impacts to the environment...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: University (OSU) Dairy Center in Corvallis, Oregon, USA (44° 34' N; 123° 18' W; Elevation 78 m). Soils in

Creator:: Jabareen, Jehan
Abstract:: Studies that have examined watershed groups have lacked the analysis of an empirical national data set to account for the factors that affect watershed groups growth and variation. This has made it difficult to assume any particular relationship between the presence of watershed groups and any environmental, social or political...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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