This research is based on in-depth interviews with 20 women farmers and
ranchers from the state of Oregon. These women employ a variety of methods and
subscribe to a number of divergent philosophies regarding agricultural practices.
The intention of this study is to examine how women who are the primary...
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Past research has categorized animal rights groups into three main categories;
conservative, moderate, and radical. While a few studies exist on the animal rights
movement as a whole, none have focused specifically on the radical groups. This research
project uses an ethnography of communication approach to examine how language
constructs...
Sustainable elk (Cervus canadensis) habitat management on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands involves a complex relationship between management practices and ecological processes. A relatively novel Rocky Mountain elk population (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) on the Plumas National Forest (PNF) in northeastern California became established in the early 2000s, but there is...
In terms of production forestry, more often than not any species that is not the crop
species is considered a competitor as they are using finite growing resources that would
otherwise be available to the crop species. With specific regard to Douglas-fir
(Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) production in the Pacific...
There has been a growing interest in eating disorders among Singaporean medical
professionals since the 1990s, and the Singaporean public is also starting to become aware of the
risks of these conditions. This ethnographic research on eating disorders in Singapore, conducted
in 2001, however, found that the majority of the...
Large barite (BaSO4) structures mark cold seeps in the southern San Clemente
Basin. Barium flux to San Clemente sediments is two to three times greater than fluxes
measured in surrounding California Borderland basins. Analyses of sediment trap
material, water column samples, sediments and pore water indicate that expected bariumbearing
mineral...
Engaging, educating, and motivating the public to support and participate in conservation efforts is becoming increasingly important. Key to engaging the public is availability of effective outreach education programs. In particular, adult education programs present unique opportunities to prepare and empower individuals. Although local programs make important contributions, regional or...