National Forest Plans have been developed and implemented on the 19 National Forests and one National Grassland in the Pacific Northwest Region, Region 6, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. These Plans were developed under the provisions of the National Forest Management Act of 1976 and the National...
This Beef Cattle Nutrition Workbook is designed to be an interactive
tool to help beef producers manage their herds. It contains information
about beef cattle nutrient requirements, forage nutritive value, the importance
of minerals and vitamins to cattle health and performance, balancing
rations, economical supplementation strategies, heifer development,
and the...
Published June 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The LAndscape Management Policy Simulator (LAMPS) model, version 1.1, is a spatial simulation model developed to provide forest landscape planning simulations for the Coastal Landscape Analysis and Modeling Study (CLAMS). It is designed to help policymakers, managers, and planners think through alternative management scenarios and their potential effects on the...
Recordkeeping is an important part of managing any
forest property. Although it’s often seen as a thankless
task, recordkeeping’s rewards can be counted
in better decisions—and time and money saved. Without question,
good records will help you manage your woodland better by providing:
• A historical record of management activities...
Grand Canyon National Park is a geologic experience like no other. Each year, many of the park's 5 million visitors attend ranger-led interpretive programs to learn how the spectacular scenery formed. It is crucial for interpretive park rangers at'Grand Canyon to understand the geologic history of the region and be...
Published August 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Revised October 1993. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
By researching aspects of the geology of Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) and
serving for two summers as a seasonal interpretive ranger, I have developed a training manual designed for fellow rangers. The descriptive nature of the manual, combined with its vivid illustrations, is designed to enable rangers of...
This publication has been prepared by the Resource Development Section of the Cooperative Extension Service at Oregon State University in an effort to provide a basic guide for Oregon communities to follow in developing their full tourism potentials. It contains suggestions and ideas that have proved successful in many Oregon...
This thesis develops a geology training manual for the Interpretation staff of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO) in southern Idaho. The manual will help the staff convey geologic principles to park visitors who are experiencing a landscape formed by volcanic processes. Basic geology and the most...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of social interaction and social comfort among five undergraduate ethnic groups: African American, American Indian, Asian American, Caucasian American, and Hispanic American. Another purpose was to explore the correlation between the level of social contact and comfort among the five...
This thesis develops a thematic, geology-based interpretive training manual for the interpretive staff at Yosemite National Park (YNP), California. The manual will help staff understand and convey geologic principles to park visitors who are all experiencing a dynamic landscape comprised of glacially-sculpted igneous rocks. Basic geology and the results of...
Published January 1985. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
This publication is designed largely for the landowner, farmer or rancher who is considering an alternative use of his land -- recreation as a business.
Judging from the number of requests we receive for information, the vacation farm is being considered by many as a new enterprise and a new...
One of the crucial components of marine and coastal resource management is
using the best available data for decision-making. There are many facets however,
to what makes data available and useable. Even though data may exist for many
natural resource and marine resource issues, they don't always come in accessible...
Published April 1993. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The current trend toward the establishment and care of forests for a
wide combination of uses requires flexibility in forest culture and a
knowledge of the silvicultural choices available to the resource manager. This
publication summarizes for each of 37 major forest types in the United States
the silvicultural systems...
