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Creator:: Ndzeidze, Stephen Koghan
Abstract:: Since the early 1980s, satellite imagery has been commonly used to detect change in wetlands. The overall objective of this study is to utilize remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to determine the extent of change of the wetland area and of other land use and land cover...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________ Laurence Becker Since the early 1980s, satellite imagery has been commonly used to

Creator:: Loynes, Kathryn
Abstract:: This research focuses on the relationship between the emerging role of land trusts and rapid growth and change in the West. Teton County, Idaho, Teton County, Wyoming, and Sublette County, Wyoming, and each of their associated land trusts, are used as case studies. Each county has experienced varying levels of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: geographies? Abstract approved: Laurence Becker This research focuses on the relationship

Creator:: Bernard, Mark A.
Abstract:: Urban sprawl and the establishment of greenbelts to separate growing cities and towns has become a popular topic of conversation among land use professionals. Economists focus on urban growth in terms of land rents and have sought market solutions such as transfers and purchases of development rights to slow this...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Change in Napa County, California Abstract approved: Laurence Becker Urban sprawl and

Creator:: Wood, Douglas T.
Abstract:: The specific geography of individual wine growing regions has long been understood to be a significant factor in predicting both a region’s success in producing high quality grapes, and the resulting demand for wines produced from that region's fruit. In the American wine industry, American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) are increasingly...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Dr. Laurence Becker of the OSU Geosciences Department for his constant support and encouragement. I

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