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Increasing Urban Forest Sustainability and Growth with Regional Trail Networks: Treasure Valley, Idaho

Creator:

DuBois, Joshua

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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...

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Sustainability and Growth with Regional Trail Networks: Treasure Valley, Idaho Joshua DuBois March 14
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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Hajjar, PhD Oregon State University Forest Ecosystems and Society 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Value of Preserving Native Forest Remnants in Urban Areas: Fairfield County, CT

Creator:

George, Elaine M.

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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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remaining area in the form of rivers, streams, and ponds. Urban Forest Ecosystem This study project is