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Applying economic benefit transfer to improve the transfer of ecological estimates in ecosystem services research & policy

Creator:: Errend, Melissa N.
Abstract:: The goal of this thesis is to advance the methodology and thought regarding the transferability of ecological estimates of ecosystem services. Conceptually and in practice, ecological estimate transfer parallels economic benefit transfer in ecosystem services research and policy, yet the literature for benefit transfer predates ecological estimate transfer by several...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: members Randy Rosenberger and David Kling for their feedback

Using country-level forest coverage to analyze the existence of an Environmental Kuznets Curve

Creator:: Gulpen, Sam Franciscus Johannes
Abstract:: This thesis seeks to analyze the relationship between economic growth and environmental quality, in this case measured by forest cover, and analyzes whether this relationship is consistent with an Environmental Kuznets Curve. Additionally the relationship between population density and forest cover was analyzed. A simple theoretical model is derived that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to thank my committee members Christian Langpap and Randy Rosenberger for providing me with some

Perceptions of protection : coastal resident cognitions concerning new marine reserves in Oregon

Creator:: Perry, Elizabeth E.
Abstract:: Protected area creation, including creation of marine reserves (MRs), is increasingly molded by ecosystem based management (EBM) that integrates biological and social information in the pre and post establishment phases. Collecting social data from large and representative samples of the public (as opposed to other stakeholder groups) before establishing a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Lori Cramer and Randy Rosenberger, for their time, feedback, and inspiration. To Dr. Bruce Shindler

Applying the McDonaldization thesis and norm activation model to examine trends and effects of commercial outdoor recreation and tourism in Juneau, Alaska

Creator:: Janson, Sera
Abstract:: As recreation and tourism visitation increases and government budgets decrease, public land management agencies are using private commercial operators as an alternative source of offering products and services. Changes and trends in commercial outdoor recreation and tourism such as a large scale increase in the number of visitors can affect...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: – Drs. Linda Kruger, Randall Rosenberger, and Lori Cramer—who each honored me with their time, ideas

From the Bayous to the Bay: Increasing Houston’s Regional Urban Forest Sustainability and Public Health through Regional Trail Networks

Creator:: DuBois, Joshua, B.
Abstract:: Greenway trails have become a popular way to connect communities, increase public health and provide ecosystem services. Urban forests provide similar and overlapping benefits as greenways but are often unknown and underfunded. Integrating urban forest management with greenway management could be a way to create synergistic benefits for the community....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

The economics of commodity promotion in the hazelnut industry

Creator:: Miller, Jason D.
Abstract:: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of commodity promotion activities on the United States' hazelnut farmer's economic welfare. Commodity promotion activities, such as generic advertising and research, are the responsibilities of government mandated commodity commissions, such as the Hazelnut Marketing Board (HMB). The HMB is a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Year Marketable Production in 1,000’s lbs Real Farm Price per MT Real Promotion 1986

An ecosystem service approach to inform reactive nitrogen management in the lower Yakima River Basin, Washington

Creator:: Crowell, Morgan
Abstract:: Spatially explicit ecosystem service valuation (ESV) allows for the identification of the location and magnitude of services provided by natural ecosystems to human activities along with a measure of their significance based upon economic valuation. While ESV has been used to provide new insight into land use management, few studies...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: throughout my academic adventures here at OSU. My academic committee members, Dr. Randall Rosenberger and Dr

Examining the Relationships Between Wildfire and Communities to Inform Wildfire Prevention and Equitable Policy Implementation

Creator:: Reilley, Caitlyn
Abstract:: Despite the importance of fire for maintaining the health of many ecosystems, the social and economic costs of wildfires have risen sharply in recent years. Across the western United States, historical land and fire management practices combined with climate change and modern human development pressures, are contributing to increased wildfire...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Mindy S. Crandall Despite the

The Relationship Between Force Plate Derived Eccentric Rate of Force Development and ELEIKO Vmaxpro Derived Eccentric Motion Rate of Force Development

Creator:: McCarthy, Benjamin
Abstract:: Eccentric rate of force development (ECC RFD) is a measure of the rate at which muscles can generate decelerative forces. However, it has traditionally been measured while jumping on force plates, which are not easily accessible or easy to use in a practical setting. With technology advancements it may be...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: /s (Blaumann & Myer Sports Technology). In the case of one sensor not measuring a repetition, the

Determinants of Willingness to Pay for Forest Recreation Based on Payment Type Using Contingent Valuation: A Practical Application for Forest Managers

Creator:: Klee, Amanda
Abstract:: Previous studies have utilized different techniques (e.g., contingent valuation and travel cost methods) to understand users and non-users willingness to pay for natural resources, including their use of recreation areas. These techniques enable the calculation of public support, demand, and potential revenue that may influence future policy, conservation methods, land...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Steve Fitzgerald, and Randall Rosenberger. Thank you Mark Needham, Randall Rosenberger, Chad Kooistra

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Applying economic benefit transfer to improve the transfer of ecological estimates in ecosystem services research & policy

Using country-level forest coverage to analyze the existence of an Environmental Kuznets Curve

Perceptions of protection : coastal resident cognitions concerning new marine reserves in Oregon

Applying the McDonaldization thesis and norm activation model to examine trends and effects of commercial outdoor recreation and tourism in Juneau, Alaska

From the Bayous to the Bay: Increasing Houston’s Regional Urban Forest Sustainability and Public Health through Regional Trail Networks

The economics of commodity promotion in the hazelnut industry

An ecosystem service approach to inform reactive nitrogen management in the lower Yakima River Basin, Washington

Examining the Relationships Between Wildfire and Communities to Inform Wildfire Prevention and Equitable Policy Implementation

The Relationship Between Force Plate Derived Eccentric Rate of Force Development and ELEIKO Vmaxpro Derived Eccentric Motion Rate of Force Development

Determinants of Willingness to Pay for Forest Recreation Based on Payment Type Using Contingent Valuation: A Practical Application for Forest Managers

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