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Effect of organic fertilizers on survival, growth, chlorophyll and NDVI of Aniba rosaeodora Ducke plants in the Peruvian Amazon

Creator:: Vasquez Amasifuen, Cesar Paul
Abstract:: Aniba rosaeodora commonly known as rosewood is a tree species of great socio-economic value in the Amazon because it is harvested for the extraction of its essential oil, which is used in the production of cosmetics. Since rosewood is a wild species included on the Convention on International Trade in...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: /10.1016/j.eja.2011.10.001 López García, D., & Ríos Armas, R. D. C. (2013). Obtención e identificación de

Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms, Lake Management, and Stakeholder Engagement at Lone Lake in Island County, WA

Creator:: Colston, Matthew
Abstract:: Lone Lake is an approximately ninety acre lake in Langley, WA on Whidbey Island. Since 2008, Lone Lake has experienced a number of harmful cyanobacterial blooms (cyanoHABs). Since 2016, however, the intensity of these cyanoHABs have impacted both ecosystem functions and human activities in the watershed. In June of 2020,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Spatial trends in U.S. wind energy facility siting practices

Creator:: Wiles, Nathan M.
Abstract:: The United States (U.S.) has seen dramatic growth in installed wind energy generation capacity in recent years, and that growth is expected to remain strong in the near term. The siting of wind energy facilities poses unique challenges that may be exacerbated by increased buildout. As the number of wind...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

An analysis of tree maintenance responsibility in California municipalities – do tree ordinances help or hinder urban tree canopy distribution?

Creator:: Franco, Yael
Abstract:: As urban populations increase, the presence of well-maintained trees provide a cost-effective solution to combat the effects of climate change, specifically the urban heat island effect. Unfortunately, the associated ecological, social and economic benefits of trees are not distributed equitably in the landscape due to lingering effects of redlining policies....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Benefits and Trends of Sustainable Building Initiatives in Parks and Protected Areas

Creator:: Shelow, Zachary
Abstract:: Ensuring sustainable development is a growing societal concern, providing rationale to examine the current role and efforts towards implementing sustainable building initiatives within the United States. Sustainable building initiatives refer to the design, operation, and maintenance of a building while considering its conservation efforts and pollution reduction performance. These initiatives...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Sustaining Bend's Urban Forest: An assessment of the City's urban forest management approach and recommendations for future adaptations

Creator:: Lex, Mitchell
Abstract:: The City of Bend’s current urban forest management strategy consists of a series of city codes and ordinances, tree protection and planting standards, and two different plans created by the Bend Park and Recreation District. The analysis of these documents, as well as review of existing management approaches in Boise,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Analysis of the impact of certification on cocoa production in Peru through a literature review

Creator:: Chiroque Chiroque, Junior A.
Abstract:: The Peruvian cocoa sector has been growing quickly since the beginning of this century due to international demand for this commodity together with concentrated international cooperation, including NGOs and governmental agencies. Similarly, certification among cocoa producers has been growing quickly. Little is known regarding how certification impacts environmental and socioeconomic...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Analysis of the effectiveness, efficiency and co-benefits of REDD+ projects in the Peruvian Amazon in the period 2017-2022: a systematic review and the case of the Tambopata - Bahuaja Sonene REDD+ project

Creator:: Sanchez, Yamile C.
Abstract:: REDD+ is a heavily promoted mechanism to mitigate climate change through the carbon market worldwide, however, initial projects presented challenges related to effectiveness, efficiency, and equity (3E criteria) during implementation. In Peru, it has been promoted since 2008 due to high deforestation rates in the tropical forest, with 30 ongoing...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

An Assessment of Home Gardening Activity in Houston, Texas: Motivations, Barriers, and Methods for Increasing Participation

Creator:: Reid, Caroline O'Hara
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Quito. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 62, 127171. h[ps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127171 Ayoni

Integrating climate change resilience into the monitoring and management of eelgrass (Zostera marina) on Washington’s aquatic reserves

Creator:: Bleke, Erica
Abstract:: Eelgrass (Zostera marina) provides critical ecosystem functions and services and is a vital biogenic habitat on Washington’s marine aquatic reserves but its placement at the land-sea interface leaves it vulnerable to multiple environmental and anthropogenic stressors. In this study, published scientific literature is examined to identify thresholds of environmental stressors...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

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Effect of organic fertilizers on survival, growth, chlorophyll and NDVI of Aniba rosaeodora Ducke plants in the Peruvian Amazon

Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms, Lake Management, and Stakeholder Engagement at Lone Lake in Island County, WA

Spatial trends in U.S. wind energy facility siting practices

An analysis of tree maintenance responsibility in California municipalities – do tree ordinances help or hinder urban tree canopy distribution?

Benefits and Trends of Sustainable Building Initiatives in Parks and Protected Areas

Sustaining Bend's Urban Forest: An assessment of the City's urban forest management approach and recommendations for future adaptations

Analysis of the impact of certification on cocoa production in Peru through a literature review

Analysis of the effectiveness, efficiency and co-benefits of REDD+ projects in the Peruvian Amazon in the period 2017-2022: a systematic review and the case of the Tambopata - Bahuaja Sonene REDD+ project

An Assessment of Home Gardening Activity in Houston, Texas: Motivations, Barriers, and Methods for Increasing Participation

Integrating climate change resilience into the monitoring and management of eelgrass (Zostera marina) on Washington’s aquatic reserves

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