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Developing Tools to Utilize the Oregon State University Woody Plant Collection and Establish a Campus Arboretum

Creator:: Blanchard, William D.
Abstract:: Oregon State University campus grounds have long been admired for their beauty and the diversity of over 65,000 individual woody plants that grace the 570 acres of campus. The woody plant collection has provided a living learning laboratory for the university and surrounding community for decades. The campus grounds include...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Title: Developing Tools to Utilize the Oregon State University Woody Plant Collection and Establish a

Recreational mountain biking: A case study of sustainable trail development at Boggs Demonstration State Forest, Cobb, California

Creator:: Claussen, Lauren N.
Abstract:: This study identifies contemporary research in the field of recreation ecology focusing on ecological impacts of mountain biking and establishing best management practices for sustainable trail development and management. A site analysis at Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest (BMDSF) takes existing knowledge and research on sustainable trail development and applies...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Lauren N. Claussen A CAPSTONE PAPER submitted to Oregon State

Conservation Corps: Creating a Pathway to a Career in Natural Resources

Creator:: Villalta, Alex
Abstract:: Founded in 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps served as a tool for exposing young adults to work in the environmental field. By creating opportunities during the Great Depression, this program not only generated short-term work experience for its members but provided educational resources to its participants, increasing their employability after...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Depression, this program not only generated short-term work experience for its members but provided

Practical Applications of Drones in Natural Resources: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Creator:: Carrier, Andrew
Abstract:: Recent advancements in unmanned aerial vehicle (drone*) technology, sensors, and software applications have increased efficiency in data collection, reduced human error, and increased safety while managing a wide range of projects. No longer relegated solely to military use, drones have become synonymous with picturesque views of natural wonders and resources...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: natural resources work. Part 107 is an in-depth review of UAS flight operation rules, airspace, aviation

Survival and Height Growth of Eight Tree Species Planted in Riparian Restoration Project Areas throughout the Coos Bay, Oregon Watershed

Creator:: Law, Lucie R.
Abstract:: Riparian areas are targeted for restoration activities because of the important ecological functions these areas provide. Millions of dollars are spent on riparian restoration projects, yet little long-term monitoring data are collected to understand the growth and survival of the planted trees and shrubs after initial project establishment. With the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the Coos Bay, Oregon Watershed. Abstract approved

Exceeding the standards: The benefits of place-based environmental education in schools

Creator:: Miller, Rebecca W.
Abstract:: There is a growing body of research that describes the benefits of place-based environmental education (EE) within the schools, including improved competencies, better interpersonal skills, decreased gaps in social divides, increased pupil engagement in learning, increased community awareness, and increased environmental stewardship. Though the benefits are many, few schools utilize...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: in measures to the control group, such as racial diversity and the need for school lunch program

Experiencing Restoration-Focused Forestry

Creator:: Dwyer, Michael
Abstract:: The practice of modern silviculture on U.S. public lands has been stymied by a legacy of litigation and policy changes since the late 20th century. Forestry in the 1980s was focused on physical science strategies and failed to consider the social complexities of multi-use forest management. Emblematic of the challenges...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 2021. A history and literature review informed a survey taken by over 400 Bogus Basin recreationists

Park Visitors’ Opinions Regarding the Benefits of Outdoor Recreation and Management Strategies at Stanislaus River Parks

Creator:: Bowers, Frankie
Abstract:: In recent years, participation in outdoor recreation has increased, with nearly half of Americans partaking annually (Thomsen, Powell, & Monz, 2018). The goal of recreation management is to provide diverse opportunities for leisure services through preservation of parks, open space, recreational facilities, and programs for park visitors. Management activities can...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: sites 21 Figure 6: Visitor racial group 22 Figure 7: Visitor ethnicity 22 Figure 8: Visitors

Park Visitors’ Opinions Regarding the Benefits of Outdoor Recreation and Management Strategies at Stanislaus River Parks

Creator:: Bowers, Frankie
Abstract:: In recent years, participation in outdoor recreation has increased, with nearly half of Americans partaking annually (Thomsen, Powell, & Monz, 2018). The goal of recreation management is to provide diverse opportunities for leisure services through preservation of parks, open space, recreational facilities, and programs for park visitors. Management activities can...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: sites 21 Figure 6: Visitor racial group 22 Figure 7: Visitor ethnicity 22 Figure 8: Visitors

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:: . (1998). Discrimination in leisure and work experienced by a white ethnic minority group. Journal of

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Developing Tools to Utilize the Oregon State University Woody Plant Collection and Establish a Campus Arboretum

Recreational mountain biking: A case study of sustainable trail development at Boggs Demonstration State Forest, Cobb, California

Conservation Corps: Creating a Pathway to a Career in Natural Resources

Practical Applications of Drones in Natural Resources: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Survival and Height Growth of Eight Tree Species Planted in Riparian Restoration Project Areas throughout the Coos Bay, Oregon Watershed

Exceeding the standards: The benefits of place-based environmental education in schools

Experiencing Restoration-Focused Forestry

Park Visitors’ Opinions Regarding the Benefits of Outdoor Recreation and Management Strategies at Stanislaus River Parks

Park Visitors’ Opinions Regarding the Benefits of Outdoor Recreation and Management Strategies at Stanislaus River Parks

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

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