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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:: erosion not only decreases soil depth, fertility, and plant available water capacity (Lal 2012), but also

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:: Kim Leigh Martin Oregon State University Forests and

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:: mismanagement of funds to plant street trees without a strategic management plan to maintain these trees and

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:: , plant diseases, and climate change can shift the composition of tree species. One example of the

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:: Presentation
Full Text:: forest can preserve native vegetation (grasses, flowers, shrubs) and protect against invasive plant

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:: Enforcement, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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:: metabolites within a single plant species can vary greatly between cultivars, climatic and soil conditions

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