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Mental and biophysical terrains of biodiversity : conservation of oak woodland on family forest

Creator:

Fischer, Alexandra Paige

Abstract:

This research analyzes how family forest owners conceptualize biodiversity in one high-conservation value area of oak woodland in the Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. Oregon white oak (Quercus garyanna) woodland, one of the most biologically diverse ecotypes in the state of Oregon, is in decline. Much of the oak ecotype...

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Masters Thesis
An analysis of the motivations of Oregon's ranchers to diversify into agritourism

Creator:

Pegas, Fernanda de Vasconcellos

Abstract:

Agritourism is one way to sustainably conserve open space. Its potential to supplement Oregon ranchers’ income may also preserve ranching culture. Research on agritourism in Oregon and elsewhere, however, is scarce. This study focused on the motivations of Oregon ranchers to diversify into agritourism, the congruence of conservation easements and...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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livestock operators (Jacobs, 1991; Wuerthner, 1990). Some researchers believe that livestock ranching