The ponderosa pine ecosystem of the West have changed dramatically since Euro-American settlement 140 years ago due to past land uses and the curtailment of natural fire. Today, ponderosa pine forests contain over abundance of fuel, and stand densities have increased from a grange of 49-124 trees per ha (20-50...
As ocean ecosystems continue to deteriorate in the face of human induced pressures, marine management professionals are increasingly being urged to predict the impacts of various activities on ocean ecosystems. Many ecosystem interactions are still not adequately understood, so managers often turn to scientists to provide data and analysis on...
"This report summarizes the results of our bay clam studies in 1995. Activities summarized include recreational and commercial clam fisheries. The tables and figures included give an historical overview of clam harvesting activities and are presented in a manner to allow future analysis to show trends of changes in stock...
In addition to statistics on bay clams, this report includes information about a program to reintroduce native Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida / Ostrea conchaphila) from Yaquina Bay into Alsea and Netarts bays.
In addition to clam fisheries statistics and results of interviews with recreational clam diggers, this report contains brief mention of native oyster (Ostrea lurida) enhancement activities in Netarts and Alsea bays.
In addition to statistics on bay clams, the report includes information about a program to replant native Olympia oysters in Netarts and Alsea bays and to enhance native oyster habitat in Yaquina Bay.