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  • Diversity, Generalization, and Specialization in Plant-Pollinator Networks of Montane Meadows, Western Cascades, Oregon

    Creator:
    Helderop, Edward
    Abstract:
    Despite the importance of plant-pollinator interactions for ecological communities, few long-term observational studies have been conducted of plant-pollinator networks. Using four years of plant-pollinator interaction data from 18 meadows in the Willamette National Forest, Oregon, this thesis examined how meadow size, the amount of nearby meadow habitat, weather, degree days,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Edward Helderop for the

  • The almond industry of Mexico

    Creator:
    Edwards, Susan
    Abstract:
    Almond growth has recently been initiated in Mexico in the effort to realize commercial production. This research paper is an evaluation of the physical environment conditions which favor almond production and an attempt to apply them to Mexico. It is shown that areas in the Northwest and Central Plateau are...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    cost of establishing one hectare of almonds to the fourth year as $3,000 and the selling price of

  • Factors affecting rural land value in the central coastal zone of Oregon

    Creator:
    Hartsook, Thomas Edward
    Abstract:
    The physical characteristics and spatial location of land are hypothesized to be significant inputs to its valuation. This research evaluates the influence of locational, economic, and physical site variables on the assessed value of real property. Evaluation of such influences is based on a stratified systematic sample of land parcels...
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    Dissertation
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    Coastal Zone of Oregon by Thomas Edward Hartsook A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in

  • An assessment of potential impacts from the proposed State Street (Salem, Oregon) widening project on biotic resources

    Creator:
    Bucy, David Edward Morelock
    Abstract:
    The proposed widening of State Street between Lancaster Avenue and 25th Street in Salem, Oregon was evaluated regarding potential construction impacts on the biotic resources (vegetation, fish, wildlife, and wetlands) in the immediate area. The existing setting was surveyed to establish a base level from which to measure changes, arid...
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    Capstone Project
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    STREET (SALEM, OREGON) WIDENING PROJECT ON BIOTIC RESOURCES by DAVID EDWARD MORELOCK BUCY A RESEARCH

  • Investing upstream : a social-ecological systems perspective on water utility investments in ecosystem services

    Creator:
    Bennett, Drew E.
    Abstract:
    The concept of ecosystem services broadens perspectives on nature to include not only intrinsic value but also the utilitarian value it provides to society. Viewing nature through this lens informs our understanding of how particular ecological processes benefit different actors. In this research, I examine how water utilities in the...
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    Dissertation
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    process. I am thankful for the numerous conversations I shared with Edward Weber to better understand

  • The effects of large-lot zoning on the single-family housing market

    Creator:
    Roberts, Rebecca S.
    Abstract:
    This study investigated the private costs to individual households of large-lot zoning policies. The study asked whether typical zoning ordinances create shortages of small lots or small structures and, if so, what the magnitude of the resultant welfare loss is. The hypotheses were suggested by a theoretical model developed to...
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    Dissertation
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    -lot zoning; 2) The coefficient of lot size in a hedonic house price index is smaller under large-lot

  • Food deserts in the Willamette : a study of food access in Lane County, Oregon

    Creator:
    Smith, Dianna Marie
    Abstract:
    According to USDA research, Oregon in 2002 had the highest rate of hunger and one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the United States. Although the margin of error involved with these statistics indicates that the state may not actually be at the top of the list, a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    -Springfield metropolitan area............................................... 28 7. Price calculation for the

  • Improving forest resources in Nepal

    Creator:
    Ross, Marc Ellis
    Abstract:
    Deforestation and accompanying environmental deterioration is a threat to the economic growth and to the survival of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal . There is need for a comprehensive forest rehabilitation program tailored to the different conditions of the Terai plain, Middle Hills and the Highland Himalaya regions of the...
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    Capstone Project
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    country. In Kathmandu, the capi- tal city, fuelwood scarcity has become acute, the price at one point

  • An analysis of diversity in agricultural land use in Oregon

    Creator:
    Odland, John J. M.
    Abstract:
    An index suitable for measurement of the diversity of agricultural land use is developed. This index is based on a principle of measuring the deviation of a distribution from an even distribution and is similar to indexes employed to measure diversity in manufacturing The index is applied to the thirty-six...
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    Capstone Project
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    price fluctuations or a long term price decline. The single-crop economy of the old American cotton

  • Spatial aspects of property value appreciation

    Creator:
    Wilson, Steven A.
    Abstract:
    An attempt is made to determine whether or not property value appreciation on land adjacent to an expanding urban center is related to distance from the city and to identify the temporal variation in this relationship. The results of simple linear regression strongly suggest that property value appreciation and distance...
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    Capstone Project
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    because of its potential for urban development. The effect is that the market price of such land rises