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Creator:: DuBois, Joshua
Abstract:: The Treasure Valley (TV) of Idaho is an arid valley in the southwest portion of the state that contains the state’s largest city, Boise and surrounding metropolitan area. A regional Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Assessment was performed for the TV in 2013. This assessment documented 10% UTC for the Treasure...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: regional Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Assessment was performed for the TV in 2013. This assessment documented

Creator:: Najim, Tara
Abstract:: This study examines the extent and causes of deforestation in western Syria over the past 11 years of war, and well as its social, environmental, and economic impacts. The coastal mountains of western Syria, which are home to nearly 80% of Syria's forests, have witnessed a 24% loss of forest...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: over 9% of the study area during the course of the war. This forest loss can be largely attributed to

Creator:: St. John, Alyssa
Abstract:: Wildlife trafficking, specifically snake trafficking, has been an issue that affects endangered snake species and newly discovered snake species mainly due to inadequate habitat and invasive species. For example, burmese pythons in Florida are a nonnative snake that compete with the native snakes as a result of accidental release into...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: governments (Wyler and Sheikh 2013). Other forms of trafficking exist such as human trafficking and sex

Creator:: Thoma, Jena L.
Abstract:: This paper presents a review of existing literature concerning sprout suppression in stored potato. Currently available synthetic chemical suppressants are discussed and compared to alternative suppressants such as essential oils. Literature examining the efficacy of various commercially available essential oil products on potato sprout suppression are reviewed, and other essential...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: slightly delay plant emergence, reduce overall potato yields by 5%-9%, and produce smaller potatoes

Creator:: Blessing, Jacob M.
Abstract:: REFEWLS - REnewable Food Energy Water on Land and Sea Nexus This project will explore the connections between food, energy, and water uses along Oregon's mid coastal regions with a emphasis and focus on Newport. On average Newport uses approximately 2,000,000 gallons of water per day, but in the tourist...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: . Margat, J., and van der Gun, J. (2013) Groundwater Around the World: A Geographic Synopsis, CRC Press

Creator:: Martin, Kim L.
Abstract:: This project provides insight on the current state of forest management policy, as it relates to climate change in the United States. It analyzes the current statutory framework that governs the management of National Forests and administrative Executive Orders that can determine federal agency direction. A comparative analysis is conducted...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ............................................ 9 National Forest Management Act of 1976

Creator:: George, Elaine M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a native remnant forest in Westport, Connecticut. The study site is a fragmented woodland located near a highly urbanized area of roadways and development. Preliminary descriptive information was collected for a partial sampling of tree stands in an attempt to obtain baseline...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: 9 OBJECTIVES 9 LITERATURE REVIEW 10 Overview 10 Urban Forest Ecosystem 11 Ecological Services

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