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Annotated Bibliography of Research Focused on 1st-3rd Order Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) Habitat Selection

Creator:: Jencso, Emily D.
Abstract:: Wildlife managers often use species distribution models (SDMs) as an initial tool in conservation planning. Managers and researchers have made efforts to model the habitat and distribution of pygmy rabbits (Brachylagus idahoensis) across their historic range since the species was proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act (USFWS 2003)....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: distributed across the western United States (Green and Flinders 1980). Habitat relationships for habitat

A SWOT Analysis of Invasive Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Management in Alberta and Budapest to Guide Broader Directions

Creator:: Newton, Katherine T.
Abstract:: Managing invasive species is vital to preserving native species and maintaining the integrity of environments and ecological roles. Rats are one of the most prolific and intrusive invasive species that have successfully cohabitated with humans over centuries as we have expanded and advanced our societies. Thus, rats have historically been...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: beliefs about the wars they engage in. In political cartoons in the United States, there are many

Conservation and Land Management : Seeds of Success, New Mexico

Creator:: Weller, Stacey A.
Abstract:: The Seeds of Success (SOS) is a wildland seed collection program in support of the interagency Native Plant Materials Development Program (NPMP) and in partnership with the global conservation initiative, the Millennium Seed Bank Project of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. SOS collections follow a set protocol with consideration for...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: on forest and rangelands (Randy 1996). To combat these problems, the Soil Conservation Service

Conservation and Community Development in Nepal : Case Study of a Non-government Organization

Creator:: Cannon, Joseph R.
Abstract:: The internship I performed was with Rural Community Development Program (RCDP), a domestic non-governmental organization in the country of Nepal. This organization focuses on community development goals in rural communities, utilizing the efforts of volunteers within the context of environmental conservation ideals. I primarily worked with the associated community plant...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: of volunteers from countries with higher value currency (such as the United States and the United

Regulatory Wetland Monitoring: Principles and Evolving Techniques within Washington State Department of Transportation

Creator:: Bell, Marc
Abstract:: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the largest developer of wetlands land in the state of Washington. Consequently, they are also the largest wetland mitigation developer in the state. Through various federal legislation, state and county environmental policies, and legal court decisions, all negatively impacted wetlands must be...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: wetland creation. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is given oversight under the Clean

Ecosystem services provided by Olympia oyster (Ostrea lurida) habitat and Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) habitat; Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) production in Willapa Bay, WA

Creator:: Ramsay, Jessica
Abstract:: Oyster reefs provide an array of ecosystem services. Specifically, they provide structurally complex habitat for fish and invertebrate species such as the commercially important Dungeness crab, Metacarcinus magister. This ecosystem service, once provided by the native oyster Ostrea lurida, is now provided by the commercially cultured oyster Crassostrea gigas in...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: state or federally set quotas, the Dungeness crab fishery is based on states assessments which define

Salmon Management in Southeast Alaska: An Examination of Multi-Dimensional Management

Creator:: Chrittenden, Whitney L.
Abstract:: Pacific salmon are culturally and economically important species to Southeast Alaska, where there is a history of large wild runs and supplemental production from hatchery programs. Salmon management in Alaska is divided amongst various governmental agencies. Non-governmental organizations also play a pivotal role in salmon management. To fulfill the requirements...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . John Burke Tertiary internship conducted at: United States Forest Service – Tongass National Forest

Willamette Valley Prairie Restoration : The Native Seed Network and Sidalcea

Creator:: Lambert, Joshua K.
Abstract:: My internship was conducted with the Native Seed Network program within the Institute for Applied Ecology, a non-profit organization located in Corvallis, whose focus is education, applied research and active restoration and of native ecosystems. My internship goals were to increase my experience in applied restoration ecology and conservation biology...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: United States Fish and Wildlife Service DEB Diversity Enhancement Blocks PMC Plant Materials

Connections between science and business to increase environmentally-friendly food production

Creator:: Rieder, Rebekka M.
Abstract:: This study represents an internship, as a requirement of the Professional Science Masters program at Oregon State University, performed with Western Ag Innovations Inc. The study consisted of two aspects -- one business and one science oriented. The two objectives of this internship were to: 1) qualitatively evaluate how two...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: between science, business, and social issues on various projects within soil conservation and

An Evaluation of Collaborative Salmon Fishery Management in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Creator:: Sheridan, Thomas M.
Abstract:: Collaborative decision-making is often promoted as a means to achieve socially acceptable and enduring solutions to natural resource management issues, and one that holds promise for resolving “wicked” problems. However, success rates for implementation of collaborative recommendations are unknown. This paper explores challenges to collaborative salmon fishery management in Prince...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: William Sound (PWS), Alaska, based on experience made possible through internship service on the Prince

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Annotated Bibliography of Research Focused on 1st-3rd Order Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) Habitat Selection

A SWOT Analysis of Invasive Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Management in Alberta and Budapest to Guide Broader Directions

Conservation and Land Management : Seeds of Success, New Mexico

Conservation and Community Development in Nepal : Case Study of a Non-government Organization

Regulatory Wetland Monitoring: Principles and Evolving Techniques within Washington State Department of Transportation

Ecosystem services provided by Olympia oyster (Ostrea lurida) habitat and Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) habitat; Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) production in Willapa Bay, WA

Salmon Management in Southeast Alaska: An Examination of Multi-Dimensional Management

Willamette Valley Prairie Restoration : The Native Seed Network and Sidalcea

Connections between science and business to increase environmentally-friendly food production

An Evaluation of Collaborative Salmon Fishery Management in Prince William Sound, Alaska

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