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Effects of Urban and Suburban Forest Fragmentation in Fairfield County, CT: A Survey of Invasive, Introduced, and Native Plants

Creator:

George, Elaine M.

Abstract:

The study collected data using ARCGIS Field Maps from a field survey of plants at six (6) sites in Fairfield County, CT. The sites included three (3) urban and three (3) suburban locations. A primary goal of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the extent of...

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Elaine M. George A Capstone Project Submitted to Oregon State University Forest Ecosystems and Society
The Value of Preserving Native Forest Remnants in Urban Areas: Fairfield County, CT

Creator:

George, Elaine M.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a native remnant forest in Westport, Connecticut. The study site is a fragmented woodland located near a highly urbanized area of roadways and development. Preliminary descriptive information was collected for a partial sampling of tree stands in an attempt to obtain baseline...

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Capstone Project

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, Oregon State University Prepared by: Elaine M George Winter Quarter 2021