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The Planet, 2012, Fall, James Rogers, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University
The Planet, 2012, Fall, James Rogers, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University
The Planet
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Roger Williams Park Edible Forest Garden, Mark S. Scialla
Roger Williams Park Edible Forest Garden, Mark S. Scialla
Senior Honors Projects
An edible forest garden is a low-maintenance system that uses edible native and regionally-adapted plants arranged in beneficial relationships to meet human, wildlife and ecosystem needs. The forest garden in Roger Williams Park will transform underutilized urban land into a highly productive parcel producing market-viable fruits, nuts, vegetables, medicine and fiber. Forest gardens mimic natural forest systems in architecture and complexity. The design follows ecological principles to create a system that promotes biodiversity and enhances the surrounding ecosystem. This project also demonstrates the potential to grow food and create land-based livelihoods in the city.
Located on the edge of a …
The Planet, 2012, Spring, Becky Tachihara, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University
The Planet, 2012, Spring, Becky Tachihara, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University
The Planet
No abstract provided.
The Planet, 2012, Winter, Becky Tachihara, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University
The Planet, 2012, Winter, Becky Tachihara, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University
The Planet
No abstract provided.
Defining Earth Smarts: A Construct Analysis For Socioecological Literacy Based On Justly Maintaining Quality Of Life, Bryan H. Nichols
Defining Earth Smarts: A Construct Analysis For Socioecological Literacy Based On Justly Maintaining Quality Of Life, Bryan H. Nichols
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This paper describes the creation and validation of a new educational construct. Socioecological literacy, or earth smarts, describes the qualities we need to justly maintain or improve our quality of life in a changing world. It was created using construct analysis techniques and systems tools, drawing on an extensive, transdisciplinary body of literature. Concepts related to environmental, ecological and scientific literacy, sustainability and citizenship were combined with educational frameworks, new research in science education, and modern cognitive psychology. After the initial formulation, the results were considered by a variety of experts and professionals from the fields of ecology, environmental science …