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Evaluating Methods for Measuring Visitor Perceptions of Ecological Impacts at Wilderness Campsites

Creator:: Harris, Richard Lee
Abstract:: The objective of this study was to determine whether visitor perceptions of ecological impacts at wilderness campsites could be accurately measured using photographs or written descriptions rather than actual site evaluations. Photographs and written site descriptions of 20 campsites were used to measure perceptions of two forms of campsite impacts...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Harris ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Foremost I would like to thank Bo Shelby for his enthusiasm and guidance

The Effects of a Dietary Immunomodulatory Supplement on the Immune-Metabolic Axis in Growing Beef Cattle

Creator:: Armstrong, Shelby A.
Abstract:: To evaluate the immunologic and metabolic effects of OmniGen-AF® (Phibro Animal Health corporation, Quincy, IL; OG) supplementation in growing beef cattle, we designed three studies using replacement beef heifers (8.5 and 10.5 months of age) and steers supplemented across backgrounding, transition, and finishing periods. In Study 1, the effect of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Shelby Armstrong

Utilization of lipid by primiparous beef heifers during the postpartum period

Creator:: Filley, Shelby Jean
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: postpartum period AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Shelby Jean Filley for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

Assessment of ground water recharge and quality under agricultural production in Lane County, Oregon

Creator:: Shelby, Patrick M.
Abstract:: Assessment of the environmental impacts of an agricultural production system requires information on both soil water quality and solute flux. Passive Capillary Samplers (PCAPS), which sample water from the vadose zone using fiber glass wicks, have shown potential to provide both flux and solute concentration in unsaturated zone sampling but...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: agricultural production in Lane County, Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Patrick M. Shelby for the degree

Surfing the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Risk perceptions and evacuation knowledge among Oregon surfers

Creator:: Shelby, Daniel
Abstract:: Evacuation strategies have been established for most user groups in tsunami inundation zones; however, surprisingly little information is available for a growing visitor group - surfers. For near-shore tsunami events, Oregon surfers, who recreate in the nearshore region, must make life or death choices when deciding what to do in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel Shelby for the degree of Master of Science in Marine Resource

A tourism demand forecast for Japanese travelers to the USA

Creator:: Yamaguchi, Kazuo, 1953-
Abstract:: International tourism is a rapidly growing industry. It is also an important revenue source for certain countries and regions. Therefore, accurate forecasting is called for by those countries and regions. The main purpose of this research is to use multiple regression analysis to estimate equations for forecasting tourism demand by...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: thank Dr. Bo Shelby and Dr. Courtlánd Smith for their meaningful suggestions as my committee members

Encounters, norms, crowding, management, and behavioral responses of visitors at coastal state parks in Oregon

Creator:: Mouw, Wesley J.
Abstract:: With the baby boomer cohort retiring and arguably having more time for outdoor recreation, coupled with population increases and government agencies encouraging people to recreate outdoors, areas such as state and national parks will likely continue seeing high visitation. It is imperative, therefore, for outdoor recreation managers and researchers to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: take with me always. I would also like to thank Dr. Bo Shelby and Terry Bergerson, my committee

Voluntary environmental programs at an alpine ski area: influence of recreationists' knowledge, motivations, attachment, value orientations, and specialization

Creator:: Little, Christopher M.
Abstract:: Voluntary environmental programs (VEPs) have been created to encourage companies to engage in behaviors that mitigate environmental impacts (e.g., recycling, emissions reduction). Many ski areas participate in the Sustainable Slopes Program, an initiative that promotes VEPs in the ski area industry. Past research has addressed the performance of VEPs in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Shelby, Lori Cramer, and Daniel Edge – who each thoughtfully contributed to my research and graduate

Diversity in the Outdoors : Student Attitudes About Wilderness in the National Outdoor Leadership School

Creator:: Gress, Sara
Abstract:: America for the past few decades, yet participation has continued to be dominated by White, upper-class individuals. These similar disparities exist in general outdoor recreation participation, with individuals from race and/or ethnic minority groups participating in outdoor recreation activities less than Whites. Research in the leisure field has revealed that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: also like to thank my committee, Dr. Bo Shelby, Dr. Patti Sakurai

Methodological and managerial applications of the structural norm approach to social and facility capacity indicators in Hawai'i's coastal recreation areas

Creator:: Ceurvorst, Robyn L.
Abstract:: Tropical coastal and marine areas are popular for recreation, leisure, and tourism activities, but these activities can cause social (e.g., crowding), ecological (e.g., coral trampling), and managerial impacts (e.g., pressure on facilities). The concept of norms is one approach for examining user acceptance or tolerance of these impacts. This dissertation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) opportunities he provided. In addition, a very gracious thank you to Dr. Bo Shelby, who provided a wealth of

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Evaluating Methods for Measuring Visitor Perceptions of Ecological Impacts at Wilderness Campsites

The Effects of a Dietary Immunomodulatory Supplement on the Immune-Metabolic Axis in Growing Beef Cattle

Utilization of lipid by primiparous beef heifers during the postpartum period

Assessment of ground water recharge and quality under agricultural production in Lane County, Oregon

Surfing the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Risk perceptions and evacuation knowledge among Oregon surfers

A tourism demand forecast for Japanese travelers to the USA

Encounters, norms, crowding, management, and behavioral responses of visitors at coastal state parks in Oregon

Voluntary environmental programs at an alpine ski area: influence of recreationists' knowledge, motivations, attachment, value orientations, and specialization

Diversity in the Outdoors : Student Attitudes About Wilderness in the National Outdoor Leadership School

Methodological and managerial applications of the structural norm approach to social and facility capacity indicators in Hawai'i's coastal recreation areas

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