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Creator:: Paulekas, Robyn N.
Abstract:: Social-ecological resilience theory is part of a new paradigm for understanding and managing complex coupled human-ecological systems. The theory aims to inform explorations of a system’s ability to withstand disturbance while maintaining its critical functions. Adaptive co-management has been proposed as a governance mechanism that can enhance resiliency by combining...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Aaron Wolf and Dr. Gregg Walker for serving on my committee and providing me with background necessary

Creator:: Yorth, Bunny
Abstract:: “International river basin is defined as an area extending over two or more states determined by the watershed limits of the system of waters, including surface and underground waters, flowing into a common terminus” (Shapiro-Libai, 1969, p. 22). There are 276 international river basins providing almost 60% of global freshwater...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Tilt, representing Public Policy Graduate Program Aaron Wolf

Creator:: Bucklin, David N.
Abstract:: Protected natural areas are important reserves for biodiversity, and in the tropics, often play a role in deterring deforestation. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of a protected-area with a two-tiered management regime in Bolivia, Amboró National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (IMNA), in deterring clearance of forest. Four satellite...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: support and tactful advising throughout my Master's program. I would also like to thank Dr. Aaron Wolf

Creator:: Ogden, Stephanie
Abstract:: The language of water policy both suggests and enforces the relationship that the public should have with water. Differences in language use between policy institutions and the public suggest that the understanding of water promoted through policy may be incongruent with the understanding of water held by the public. Semi-structured...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text::   grateful that Drs. Denise Lach, Aaron Wolf, and Bryan Tilt would lend their time and expertise  to this

Creator:: Ward, Brian S.
Abstract:: One of the most pressing concerns in the Geographic Information Science community is the distribution of spatial datasets over the Internet. Two projects of the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University are in the process of distributing data. The Oregon Coast Geospatial Clearinghouse was implemented with the goal of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: the opportunities and the continued guidance through these last two years; - Dr. Aaron Wolf, for

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