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Creator:: Dudoit, Chana Makale’a
Abstract:: Biological introductions may considerably alter the composition and community dynamics of invaded areas thereby changing many ecosystem processes including productivity, decomposition, nutrient cycling and hydrology. The effects on native species may be obscured by a lack of information on distribution and abundance patterns. The Japanese eelgrass, Zostera japonica, was introduced...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: beds. The percent cover of Z. japonica was taken at 10-m intervals using a 50x50-cm quadrat. In

Creator:: Davidson, Timothy Mathias
Abstract:: The prey consumption rates of two estuarine crab species were compared: the introduced Carcinus maenas and the native Cancer magister. Similar sized crabs of each species were placed into individual perforated plastic boxes and then placed in a seawater table. Each crab was offered 50 Mytilus trossulus mussels (15-25mm) per...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis
Full Text:: then placed in a seawater table. Each crab was offered 50 Mytilus trossulus mussels (15-25mm) per day

Creator:: Schoonmaker, Peter and Luscombe, Wayne
Abstract:: This paper provides some background information on coarse to medium scale habitat monitoring techniques and proposes a framework for a statewide system. It is designed for state fish and wildlife agencies and their partners to help them meet the monitoring requirement in the development of wildlife strategies.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Developing a Program for Monitoring

Creator:: Defenders of Wildlife
Abstract:: This draft document describes different types of conservation tools and highlights some conservation programs currently available in Oregon, along with an assessment of their effectiveness for habitat conservation and for participating landowners.
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: , voluntary conservation tools and programs for privately owned land need to be a major focus to ensure

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