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  • 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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    variety of research is needed in the areas of forest pro- duction, conservation, and alternative energy

  • Terrain analysis : historical perspective and future direction

    Creator:
    Lane, Forest J.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study is to review the historical development of the central ideas of military geography and terrain analysis and to examine these new research initiatives from that perspective. Although the mobility and technological aspects of warfare have changed rapidly, the essential geographic nature of warfare has remained...
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    Capstone Project
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    GEOGRAPHY Terrain Analysis: Historical Perspective and Future Direction by FOREST J. LANE A Research

  • Resource applications of Geographic Information Systems: the development of the roads layer for the Siuslaw National Forest

    Creator:
    Cogswell, Megan L.
    Abstract:
    The U.S. Forest Service has been actively using new information technologies since the formation of the agency. Currently forests are using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping, data storage, modeling, and spatial analysis. The Siuslaw National Forest has an active GIS with many data layers. A project to correct the...
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    Capstone Project
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    DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROADS LAYER FOR THE SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST by Megan L. Cogswell A RESEARCH PAPER

  • Geographic Information System model rating old-growth stand significance on the Olympic National Forest

    Creator:
    Wettengel, William M.
    Abstract:
    With increased attention being focused on the remaining old-growth forest resource in the Pacific Northwest a way to ecologically rate forest stands is needed to assist the U.S. Forest Service in its management decisions. A Geographic Information System (GIS) model was developed to rate old-growth stands in a 49,500 acre...
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    Capstone Project
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    SIGNIFICANCE ON ThE OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST by William M. Wettengel A RESEARCH PAPER Submitted To The

  • The evolution of Mexican forest policy and its influence upon forest resources

    Creator:
    Crocker, Marvin D., 1934-
    Abstract:
    During the Colonial Period, in Mexico there was no rational forest development policy and, as a result, forest resources were squandered and to a considerable extent destroyed. During the Nineteenth Century, a rational forest policy began to be promoted, but in the end, it was translated into a policy of...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    CONTENTS L IN TR OD UC TION Scope of Thesis Research L RESUME OF FOREST LAWS, POLICIES, AND ATTITUDES

  • Assessment of LIDAR for identification of present and past forest roads

    Creator:
    Fitt, Brandon J.
    Abstract:
    In this study, LIDAR, light detection and ranging, was examined as to its ability to depict the existence of forest roads and 'legacy' roads. LIDAR is most often used to 'see' though the trees or vegetation to get an accurate representation of the terrain. As opposed to trying to remove...
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    Capstone Project
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    Forest Roads by Brandon J. Fitt A RESEARCH PAPER submitted to THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOSC1ENCES, OREGON

  • A TM-based hardwood-conifer mixture index for closed canopy forests in the Oregon Coast Range

    Creator:
    Maiersperger, Thomas K.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and test methods for quantifying the relative proportion of hardwood and conifer cover from Thematic Mapper (TM) imagery. The research was focused on closed canopy forests in the Oregon Coast Range, where hardwood, conifer, and mixed stand conditions are prevalent. Based...
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    Capstone Project
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    principal component analysis. Journal of Geophysical Research, 90, C805-C810. Kauth, R.J. and Thomas, G.S

  • Barred owls and forest fragmentation in Oregon Coast range spotted owl sites

    Creator:
    Rodhouse, Thomas J.
    Abstract:
    Little information is available on northern barred owl (Strix varia varia) life history in the Pacific Northwest but their invasion into northern spotted owl habitat (Strix occidentalis caurina) appears to be significant and detrimental to conservation of the latter species. Forest fragmentation has been suggested as a possible factor in...
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    Capstone Project
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    of his help. His patience and guidance during the early development of my research direction was

  • The effects of ownership pattern on forest road networks in western Oregon

    Creator:
    Freid, Matthew A.
    Abstract:
    The pattern of ownership imposed on the-forest landscape of Western Oregon defines the boundaries in which differences in jurisdiction, regulation, and land use operate. Road building is controlled by these factors, and in turn has an effect on the cumulative effects of human utilization of the forest. This study examined...
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    Capstone Project
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    Marks at the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. The group of commands within this

  • Vegetation classification of wild turkey habitat in Umpqua National Forest using color aerial photography

    Creator:
    Hazell, Bret Jack
    Abstract:
    This project focuses on the classification of vegetation as a habitat for wild turkeys. The vegetation classification discussed here is only one part of a study looking at habitat requirements, seasonal use patterns, and brood-rearing habits of wild turkeys in Southern Oregon. The vegetation classification was performed for an area...
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    Capstone Project
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    NATIONAL FOREST USING COLOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY by BRET JACK HAZELL A RESEARCH PAPER submitted to THE