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Environmental Virtue Ethics in Buddhism

Creator:: Peng, Chih-Wei
Abstract:: In this thesis, in order to understand why Buddhists in Southeast Asia protect rainforests and to establish a solid foundation for Buddhist environmental ethic, my first two tasks are to draw a clear picture regarding two major environmental concepts--nature and anthropocentrism--in Buddhism and to defend the claims that the Buddhist...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: environmental protection. However, Gabriela Carone points out that the sensible world has never lost its

Where Old West meets New West : confronting conservation, conflict and change on Utah's last frontier

Creator:: Leaver, Jennifer Jensen
Abstract:: In the United States during the last 30 years there has been a shift from extractive natural resource-based economies of the Old West to a New West defined by environmental protection. Over the past century, a growing national support for environmental protection has influenced a lengthening list of national and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: resource-based economies of the Old West to a New West defined by environmental protection. Over the past

The Art of Noticing : An Essay on Contemporary Ecological Writing

Creator:: West, Rex Alan, 1967-
Abstract:: A number of thinkers are becoming increasingly persuaded that our anthropocentric view of nature is inadequate, that we need a "new morality" with regard to the environment. In this essay, I argue that an alternative to anthropocentricism is available to us now-and has been since at least 1836. I look...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: least 1836. I look at three "checkpoints" in the evolution of environmental theory as proof of this: 1

Time to listen : an annotated bibliography of environmental readings, featuring Oregon writers, for middle school and high school students

Creator:: Crateau, Carole Ann
Abstract:: The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to guide middle school and high school students into critical thinking about environmental issues. Through keen observation of their bioregion and through an integration of interdisciplinary literature which focuses on Oregon writers, students will be challenged to think, write, and discuss current issues...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Time to learn : an annotated bibliography of environmental

Environmental Regulations Reconsidered : Identifying Incentives and Barriers to Environmental Performance

Creator:: Craig, Kathleen D.
Abstract:: Attention has been drawn to the observation that environmental benefits under the current regulatory approaches are diminishing with respect to increased pollution control costs. Regulators have begun to appreciate that while environmental gains can still be achieved under the current command and control system, the most significant environmental gains have...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Environmental regulations reconsidered : identifying

The value of forested landscapes for adjacent residents of an urban forest

Creator:: Kimura, Takashi, 1956-
Abstract:: Forested landscapes displaying evidence of timber harvesting have often induced conflicts between forest managers and the public. Potential conflicts with neighboring homeowners also has been increasing because of growing environmental concern and increasing numbers of neighbors. Analysis of previous studies suggests that people's reaction toward forested landscapes will be different...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Sharing the land : a 5th and 6th grade curricular unit for Minto-Brown Island Park, Salem, Oregon

Creator:: Hanson, Mette J.
Abstract:: The lack of first-hand experience or knowledge about farming in the general population of the United States is a concern among scientists as many current environmental issues are strongly linked to agriculture. Developing agricultural literacy and an appreciation for our dependance on limited resources is important for preparing future generations...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: States is a concern among scientists as many current environmental issues are strongly linked to

Evaluating Coastal Protection Services Associated with Restoration Management of an Endangered Shorebird in Oregon, U.S.A.

Creator:: Carroll, Lindsay J.
Abstract:: Coastal sand dunes and beaches offer a variety of ecosystem services such as coastal protection, sand stabilization, species conservation, and recreation. However, the management and balance of ecosystem services offered by dunes and beaches is challenging when ecosystem services interact across the landscape. Management focusing only on one ecosystem service...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Resource Management presented on March 18, 2016. Title: Evaluating Coastal Protection Services

Judicial deference and its potential effect on agency science and natural resource management

Creator:: Grisa, Amanda Marie Schenk
Abstract:: The USDA Forest Services' actions have come under greater scrutiny by a public that has become increasingly concerned with the legality of their actions. Often, challenges involve the quality of science used in the decision-making. Congress has mandated that the agency use the "best available science" in its decision making...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Protection Act

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Environmental Virtue Ethics in Buddhism

Where Old West meets New West : confronting conservation, conflict and change on Utah's last frontier

The Art of Noticing : An Essay on Contemporary Ecological Writing

Time to listen : an annotated bibliography of environmental readings, featuring Oregon writers, for middle school and high school students

Environmental Regulations Reconsidered : Identifying Incentives and Barriers to Environmental Performance

The value of forested landscapes for adjacent residents of an urban forest

Sharing the land : a 5th and 6th grade curricular unit for Minto-Brown Island Park, Salem, Oregon

Evaluating Coastal Protection Services Associated with Restoration Management of an Endangered Shorebird in Oregon, U.S.A.

Judicial deference and its potential effect on agency science and natural resource management

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