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Multipartner Planning for Sustainability: The Pittsburgh Urban Forest

Creator:: Kelley, Michael Patrick
Abstract:: The City of Pittsburgh, formerly the capital of the American steel industry, suffered economic and social collapse in the late 1980s and 1990s. Since then, it has experienced an economic renaissance supported by the tech and medical care industries. However, despite the surprising recovery of the city, collapsed tax bases...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: urban forest Michael Kelley MULTIPARTNER PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY: THE PITTSBURGH

State-Level Challenges to Invasive Insect Management: A Case Study of Spotted Lanternfly in the Northeast

Creator:: Adams, Jennifer
Abstract:: Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive insect that was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, and has since spread across the Northeastern United States. States in the Northeast have created quarantine zones, regulations, outreach, reporting systems, and management efforts for the control of spotted lanternfly. Despite states’ efforts, spotted...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Schuster Slope Landscape Management Plan Revisited : A re-design plan for a steep slope restoration project in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Yañez, Luís G.
Abstract:: Proper steep slopes management in urban settings are important to protect human life and property and only becoming more necessary as density of urban populations increases. A low-tech solution to manage slopes is bioengineering, which consists of using plant materials, rock, and soil in various configurations to stabilize slopes. This...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: pervasive onsite. Photo credit: Michael Carey, city of Tacoma, used with permission Photo 4

Practical Applications of Drones in Natural Resources: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Creator:: Carrier, Andrew
Abstract:: Recent advancements in unmanned aerial vehicle (drone*) technology, sensors, and software applications have increased efficiency in data collection, reduced human error, and increased safety while managing a wide range of projects. No longer relegated solely to military use, drones have become synonymous with picturesque views of natural wonders and resources...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Conservation Corps: Creating a Pathway to a Career in Natural Resources

Creator:: Villalta, Alex
Abstract:: Founded in 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps served as a tool for exposing young adults to work in the environmental field. By creating opportunities during the Great Depression, this program not only generated short-term work experience for its members but provided educational resources to its participants, increasing their employability after...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: McCain (Rep) and Michael Bennet 20 (Dem). In the House of Representatives, Martha McSally (Rep

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
Full Text:: Dr. Michael Wing for his guidance throughout this research effort. 3 Abstract The United

Invasive Plant Management Plan and Digital Tools for Big Sur Land Trust of Monterey County, California

Creator:: Nichols, Abby L.
Abstract:: An Invasive Plant Management Plan developed for Big Sur Land Trust, a non-profit conservation organization located on California's Central Coast, to guide its vegetation management activities and serve as a decision-support tool. The effort included the creation of a digital field data collection tool through Survey123 Connect, survey and data...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Central Park's Woodlands: Forest Community Changes After a Decade of Management

Creator:: Hodges, Alexander R.
Abstract:: The woodlands of New York City's Central Park have seen varying levels of management and neglect since the creation of the park over 150 years ago. The Central Park Conservancy has aimed to restore, enhance, and elevate the stewardship of the park, including its woodlands and other Natural Areas, since...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: management. Likewise, John Paul Catusco and now Eric Whitaker picked up where Regina left off, and all

Utilizing economic indicators in a machine learning platform to create an interdisciplinary forecasting framework for natural resource management and policy planning

Creator:: Polinsky, Joseph Mark
Abstract:: Abstract: Resource managers and policy face challenges in forecasting the demand for natural resources replenishment (where possible) of natural resources due to changes in human lifestyle, population change and economic development. The year 2020 demonstrated this challenge on several fronts, including the realm of natural resources. Additionally, much competition for...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: my advisor, Professor and Associate Dean Michael Harte of the College of Earth, Ocean, and

Experiencing Restoration-Focused Forestry

Creator:: Dwyer, Michael
Abstract:: The practice of modern silviculture on U.S. public lands has been stymied by a legacy of litigation and policy changes since the late 20th century. Forestry in the 1980s was focused on physical science strategies and failed to consider the social complexities of multi-use forest management. Emblematic of the challenges...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Experiencing Restoration-Focused Forestry Michael

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Multipartner Planning for Sustainability: The Pittsburgh Urban Forest

State-Level Challenges to Invasive Insect Management: A Case Study of Spotted Lanternfly in the Northeast

Schuster Slope Landscape Management Plan Revisited : A re-design plan for a steep slope restoration project in the Pacific Northwest

Practical Applications of Drones in Natural Resources: Where We Are and Where We're Going

Conservation Corps: Creating a Pathway to a Career in Natural Resources

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

Invasive Plant Management Plan and Digital Tools for Big Sur Land Trust of Monterey County, California

Central Park's Woodlands: Forest Community Changes After a Decade of Management

Utilizing economic indicators in a machine learning platform to create an interdisciplinary forecasting framework for natural resource management and policy planning

Experiencing Restoration-Focused Forestry

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