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Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into the Management of Alaska’s Kenai River Watershed

Creator:: Reilly, Melissa S.
Abstract:: The impacts of climate change are being observed worldwide. However, some regions and context specific situations make particular areas more vulnerable to the impacts than others. Alaska’s Kenai River Watershed (KRW) is on the front lines of climate change and may be especially vulnerable to the impacts due to distinct...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Management of Alaska’s Kenai River Watershed By Melissa S. Reilly ********* A

Management Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Controlling Phytophthora ramorum (sudden oak death): Application to Southern Humboldt County

Creator:: McClung, H. Rose
Abstract:: Humboldt Redwoods State Park in southern Humboldt County, California is a coastal redwood forest, a highly unique and valued ecosystem. It has many social, cultural, ecological, and economic values, including recreational benefits, heritage and aesthetic values, high biodiversity, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation. However, Humboldt County is at risk of...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , Dr. David Turner, Dr. Eric Jones, and Dr. David Shaw, for all their feedback and support. I’d also

Refinement and Evaluation of the Forest Management Plan for the Waiākea Timber Management Area

Creator:: Quiocho, Kennon
Abstract:: Hawai’i’s economy is 2 dimensional, relying both on agricultural products and tourism. In order for the state to have a more sustainable economy it’s going to need multiple sources of revenues and not rely primarily on one. Currently there is no successful model of timber harvesting in Hawaii. Developing a...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Regulating stream flow and flooding. e. Provision of coarse woody debris (CWD), which s extremely

Spruce-Fir Moss Spider (Microhexura Montivaga) Monitoring Plan

Creator:: Sacco, Christopher
Abstract:: On June 20, 2019, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it would conduct a 5-year status review of the Spruce-Fir Moss Spider as part of the process mandated by the Endangered Species Act. Although the Spruce-Fir Moss Spider has been listed as endangered since 1994, minimal research has...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: – north (N), east (E), south (S), west (W), or, if appropriate intercardinal direction – northeast (NE

Urban Forests Role in Ecosystem Services in the 24:1 Community and the Normandy Schools Collaborative of St. Louis County, Missouri: A Study in Environmental Justice

Creator:: Templer, Amanda L.
Abstract:: The 24:1 Community is a growing community with ongoing concerns over historical residential segregation, minority-exposure to environmental hazards, and sparse tree canopy coverage. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current state of the community’s urban forest through an assessment of the urban forest. It also highlights the need...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: College President, for the small push to be something more. My Major Advisor Mr. David Stemper, Oregon

The Public’s Perception of Fire Prevention and Communication in the Tonto National Forest

Creator:: Lindley, David
Abstract:: As the frequency and intensity of wildfires continue to occur in the West, so does the need for measures intended to improve firefighter safety; public safety; and the protection of property, resources, and wildlife. Furthermore, as human activity in the expanding Wildland Urban Interface increases, so does the need for...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Communication in the Tonto National Forest by David Lindley A PROJECT

The Public, The Forest, and The Conflict: A Case Study of Wendell State Forest

Creator:: McKeown, Christina K.
Abstract:: Forest management is an important mechanism that provides social, ecological, and economic benefits to the community. On public lands, management is often initiated for multi-use objectives. However, both history and research have proven that the level of acceptance for harvesting on public lands varies both temporally and spatially. Public perceptions...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Wall-to-Wall Forest Mapping in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska: A New Application of the Gradient Nearest Neighbor Approach

Creator:: Irvine, Daniel R.
Abstract:: Boreal and temperate biomes host nearly half of the earth’s forested ecosystems. The temperate rainforests of the Pacific coast of North America constitute nearly half of all temperate rainforests on earth. Along the northern extent of this region, the perhumid and sub-polar rainforests of southeast and southcentral Alaska are among...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Acknowledgements I am beyond grateful to my advisor, Dr. David Bell, and to my committee members, Matt

Potential for Coastal Wetland Blue Carbon Offset Projects in the Point Reyes Area

Creator:: Minnick, Margaret T.
Abstract:: Point Reyes is a 100-square mile peninsula located on the California coast about 30 miles north of San Francisco. The peninsula, surrounding bays, and neighboring coastal mainland are a unique biodiversity hotspot. The area underwent heavy human use, including ranching and logging, during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Conservation...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Point Double Point P O I N T R E Y E S B E A C H D r a k e s B e a c W i l dc a t

Climate Change and Management Considerations for the Boreal Forest Zone

Creator:: Habeeb, Gabrielle A.
Abstract:: The boreal forest zone is located in the cool, high latitudes of the earth and represents approximately one third of the world’s remaining forested area. Maintaining the functional capacity of boreal forests is of global importance as they will both affect and be affected by climate change. Boreal forests can...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

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Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into the Management of Alaska’s Kenai River Watershed

Management Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Controlling Phytophthora ramorum (sudden oak death): Application to Southern Humboldt County

Refinement and Evaluation of the Forest Management Plan for the Waiākea Timber Management Area

Spruce-Fir Moss Spider (Microhexura Montivaga) Monitoring Plan

Urban Forests Role in Ecosystem Services in the 24:1 Community and the Normandy Schools Collaborative of St. Louis County, Missouri: A Study in Environmental Justice

The Public’s Perception of Fire Prevention and Communication in the Tonto National Forest

The Public, The Forest, and The Conflict: A Case Study of Wendell State Forest

Wall-to-Wall Forest Mapping in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska: A New Application of the Gradient Nearest Neighbor Approach

Potential for Coastal Wetland Blue Carbon Offset Projects in the Point Reyes Area

Climate Change and Management Considerations for the Boreal Forest Zone

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