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  • The Value of Preserving Native Forest Remnants in Urban Areas: Fairfield County, CT

    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    ​)​, and Black Cherry (​Prunus serotina​). Approximately 5 other sites in Connecticut were surveyed at

  • Snake Trafficking: An International Crisis

    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    , consisting of snakes such as the black-necked spitting cobra (Naja nigricollis) and the painted carpet

  • Post-Conflict Forest Restoration in Western Syria, استعادة الغابات ما بعد الصراع في غرب سوريا

    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    , which rely heavily upon cool season precipitation. Temperatures are projected to rise between 1.48˚C