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Characteristics of public land grazing permittees

Creator:: Gentner, Brad
Abstract:: The federal government is the largest single landowner in the 11 western states. The majority of federal lands is grazed by domestic livestock, a consumptive resource use. Communities have evolved dependent on traditional consumptive uses. Recently, non-traditional users today have contested public land management decisions and these users have become...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , a consumptive resource use. Communities have evolved dependent on traditional consumptive uses

A model of campsite choice in dispersed recreation settings

Creator:: Brunson, Mark W.
Abstract:: Research on campsite selection behavior has given managers of outdoor recreation resources a better understanding of users' needs and preferences. However, researchers have found nagging inconsistencies, not only across settings but also between campers' stated preferences and their actual behavior. This thesis re-examines the campsite selection research in light of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Cellular mechanisms of muscle weakness and fatigability in individuals with multiple sclerosis

Creator:: Garner, Dena J. P.
Abstract:: Muscle weakness and fatigue are debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Approximately 50% of muscle weakness and fatigue have been attributed to deficits within the peripheral nervous system, specifically mechanisms residing in the muscle. The goals of this study were to identify the cellular mechanisms of contraction within the muscle...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: J.Widrick Jeffrey A. McCubbin Muscle weakness and fatigue are debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis

The willingness of Central Oregon irrigators to donate water rights to augment Deschutes River flow

Creator:: Barkley, David, 1972-
Abstract:: This study used contingent valuation techniques to estimate the willingness of central Oregon Irrigators to donate a portion of their water rights to increase Deschutes River flow. This study was different from previous contingent valuation studies in that it used water rights as the payment vehicles instead of dollars -...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: central Oregon Irrigators to donate a portion of their water rights to increase Deschutes River flow

Use of fluorescent-labeled lectins for studying progressive stages of fungal decay in Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine

Creator:: Lin, Ling-Chwun
Abstract:: The ability of the fluorescent-coupled lectins wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) and concanavalin A (Con A) to react with selected Basidiomycetes, Ascomycetes, and Fungi Imperfecti was evaluated using pure cultures of thirty-five fungi grown on malt extract agar. WGA, which is specific for residues of N-acetylglucosamine present in fungal chitin, reacted...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Evaluation of the Education and Outreach Action Plan of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Creator:: Sarasas, Pinya
Abstract:: During the summer of 1996, I had the opportunity to do an internship with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) at Lower Key Office, Key West, Florida. Established in November 1990 under the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protected Act, the FKNMS is a federal agency managed by...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY by PINY A SARASAS Internship Report Submitted To Marine

Scenic quality at Crater Lake National Park : vistitor perceptions of natural and human influence

Creator:: Rolloff, David B.
Abstract:: This study explored park visitors' preferences for scenic vistas at Crater Lake National Park, and whether their scenic evaluations would be affected if water levels of Crater Lake changed. Three main areas were addressed in the study. The first tested park visitors' ability to perceive differences in the level of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Boating Recreation in Oregon : Economic Importance, Trends and Implications for the Future

Creator:: Neely, Robert M.
Abstract:: The lakes, rivers and coastal waters of Oregon have long provided the state's residents and visitors with unique recreational boating environs and opportunities. However, this popular activity represents more than a form of recreation: boating is an important component of the Oregon economy. Each year, boaters spend millions of dollars...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Implications for the Future by Robert M. Neely A Project Report Submitted to Marine Resource

Shovel logging and soil compaction : a case study

Creator:: Floch, Rick F.
Abstract:: Shovel logging is a relatively new ground-based method of yarding tinther. It involves moving logs from stump to landing by successive swinging with a hydraulic excavator modified into a log loader by replacing the shovel bucket with a grapple. Loaders used in shovel yarding can weigh in excess of 100,000...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Tax and budget policy in Oregon : a computable general equilibrium perspectives

Creator:: Waters, Edward C
Abstract:: In November 1990, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 5, placing an ultimate ceiling on local property tax rates of 1.5% of market value (excluding specific levies for capital expenditure). Any resulting shortfalls in local education revenues are to be made up by transfers from state funds, at the expense of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Title: Tax and Budet Policy in Oreqon: A Computable General Equilibrium Perspective In November 1990

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Characteristics of public land grazing permittees

A model of campsite choice in dispersed recreation settings

Cellular mechanisms of muscle weakness and fatigability in individuals with multiple sclerosis

The willingness of Central Oregon irrigators to donate water rights to augment Deschutes River flow

Use of fluorescent-labeled lectins for studying progressive stages of fungal decay in Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine

Evaluation of the Education and Outreach Action Plan of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Scenic quality at Crater Lake National Park : vistitor perceptions of natural and human influence

Boating Recreation in Oregon : Economic Importance, Trends and Implications for the Future

Shovel logging and soil compaction : a case study

Tax and budget policy in Oregon : a computable general equilibrium perspectives

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