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Evaluating the Attractiveness of Pacific Northwest Native Plants to Insects and Gardeners

Creator:

Anderson, Aaron G.

Abstract:

Due to a growing body of literature documenting declines in pollinator populations, there has been increased public interest in pollinator conservation. In urban and suburban landscapes, many gardeners and urban land managers are interested in gardening for pollinators, particularly bees. Simultaneously, many homeowners and municipalities are interested in other aspects...

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Dissertation

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observed insect decline may have been caused by agricultural intensification (pesticide use, tillage, and
A Study of Urban Vegetable Garden and their Soils in Corvallis and Portland, OR

Creator:

Nelson, Michael, II

Abstract:

Urban agriculture (UA) is defined as the production of food crops or livestock within urban areas. Despite its popularity in the United States, research into UA systems suffers from a general underrepresentation of commercial urban systems. As a result, urban growers often have unique technological needs that are unmet by...

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Masters Thesis