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Evaluation Of Statistical Protocols For Quality Control Of Ecosystem Carbon Dioxide Fluxes, Jorge F. Perez-Quezada, Nicanor Z. Saliendra, William E. Emmerich, Emilio A. Laca

USDA Forest Service / UNL Faculty Publications

The process of quality control of micrometeorological and carbon dioxide (CO₂) flux data can be subjective and may lack repeatability, which would undermine the results of many studies. Multivariate statistical methods and time series analysis were used together and independently to detect and replace outliers in CO₂ flux data derived from a Bowen ratio energy balance system.

Ecosystem Management Decision Support (Emds) Applied To Watershed Assessment On California’S North Coast, Rich Walker, Chris Keithley, Russ Henly, Scott Downie, Steve Cannata

USDA Forest Service / UNL Faculty Publications

In 2001, the state of California initiated the North Coast Watershed Assessment Program (2003a) to assemble information on the status of coastal watersheds that have historically supported anadromous fish. The five-agency consortium explored the use of Ecosystem Management Decision Support (EMDS) (Reynolds and others 1996) as a means to help assess overall watershed and in-stream conditions for fish. EMDS is expert system software developed by the USDA Forest Service for similar efforts with the Northwest Forest Plan (2000). NCWAP developed models to help assess key watershed characteristics that contribute to shaping channel morphology and to evaluate the present stream habitat …

Nebraska Forest Service: Pine Wilt A Fatal Disease Of Scotch Pine, Laurie Stepanek

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Scotch pine, a popular tree for ornamental plantings, windbreaks and Christmas trees is rapidly disappearing from Nebraska’s landscape. The tree is susceptible to pine wilt, a disease that has killed thousands of Scotch pines in the southeastern part of the state since the mid-1990s. This pamphlet discusses pine wilt and how to control the disease.;Symptoms of Pine Wilt;What Causes Pine Wilt?;Susceptible Trees;Control of Pine Wilt;How to Identify Scotch Pine;Pine Wilt in Nebraska

Tree Identification And Age Project, Mark Jensen

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of the Tree Identification and Age Project is to use authentic learning activities to extend the current curriculum to include learning that takes place at high levels of cognition. The methods employed integrate higher-order thinking into learning through a hands-on, problem-based approach to authentic scientific investigation. Using a problem-based approach, the learners apply knowledge and skills to solve real problems. The process involves focusing on the problem, identifying relative information, categorizing, critically analyzing, synthesizing that information and effectively communicating the results.

Nebraska Forest Products Manufacturers - Primary Processors

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

This directory includes Nebraska businesses that manufacture wood products from roundwood. It includes only businesses that requested to be listed. It was developed from a “Nebraska Primary Wood Processors Survey” conducted in June, 2007. Corrections and/or additions are periodically incorporated. Endorsement of listed individuals or firms by the Nebraska Forest Service is not intended or implied. Corrections and/or additions may be submitted to: Marketing & Utilization Forester, Nebraska Forest Service, 109 Plant Industry Building, UNL, Lincoln, NE 68583-0815. Phone: 402-472-5822. FAX: 402-472-2964. E-mail: dadams2@unl.edu

Country Living At Its Best -- What Every Country Homeowner Needs To Know About Fire!, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

For most people, a home in the country represents a peaceful contrast to fastpaced city life, providing an opportunity to maintain a job in the city while enjoying the aesthetics of a country home; Before you move; After you move

Preventing Farm Equipment Fires, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Machinery Fires; What to Do; Safe Fueling; Vehicles; Fire Extinguishers; In Case of Fire

Preventing Fire On Your Farm, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Follow These Tips to Prevent Fire on Your Farm; Plan to Prevent Fire; Quick Fire Prevention Tips; In Case of Fire

Fire Prevention On The Farm And Ranch What Every Country Homeowner Needs To Know About Fire!, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles, Jeff Bassett

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Farm and ranch families have always been concerned with fire. Long distances from fire departments result in longer emergency response times. The lack of adequate water for fire fighting is another common problem. These two factors combine to make fire on the farm or ranch extremely costly and potentially dangerous.

America’s rural residents are ¼ of the nation’s population living on 98 percent of the land. Rural residents must give fire prevention first priority in protecting their homes, families and businesses.

Fire prevention on the farm or ranch starts with YOU.

A Grower’S Guide To Producing Woody Floral Stems, Christine M. Meyer, Scott J. Josiah, Troy Pabst, Becky Erdkamp

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

What Are Woody Florals?;Woody Floral Markets;Woody Florals as a ‘Third Crop’;How to Grow Woody Florals;Caring for Woody Floral Shrubs;Harvesting Woody Florals;Expected Yields;Costs and Returns;

Grassland Manageinent With Prescribed Fire, James Stubbendieck, Jerry D. Volesky, John Ortmann

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

This circular provides an overview of the use of fire in grassland management. It describes the history and importance of fire in the grassland ecosystem, how plants respond to fire, and the uses and potential benefits of prescribed fire. It also summarizes fire planning and legal and safety considerations. And finally, it provides guidance on some special uses of fire.

Nebraska Forest Service:Fire Prevention Is Easy... It’S The Little Things That Count!, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Each year fire damages or destroys many homes which could have been saved if simple precautions had been taken before the fire struck.;Plan to Prevent Fire;In the Yard;In case of fire;Remember

Nebraska Forest Service: Responsibilities Of The Rural Fire Protection District Board Of Directors

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

As a member of the Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors, you are one of five people responsible for providing district residents with the best fire protection the district can afford. It is the board’s responsibility to see that members of your volunteer fire department(s) have the proper equipment and training necessary to serve district residents;Powers and Responsibilities of the Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors;Effective Management;Master Planning;Fire Prevention;Fire Suppression

Nebraska Forest Service: Avoiding The Top 10 Mistakes Of Tree Planting, Eric Berg, Tim Mcdonnell

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

1. Poor Selection;2. Inadequate Root System;3. Poor Planting Site;4. Pot Bound / Girdling Root;5. Planting Hole is Too Small;6. Planted Too Deep;7. Improperly or Not Mulched;8. Not Staked;9. Improper Watering;10. Failure to Monitor

Trees For Nebraska Ice Storm Recovery, Justin R. Evertson

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Geographic Adaptability;Drought/Wet Adaptability;Size Range;Ice Damage Susceptibility;Large Deciduous Trees (typically over 40 feet tall at maturity);Medium Deciduous Trees (20 to 40 feet tall at maturity);Small Deciduous Trees (under 20’ tall);Evergreen Trees;

Nebraska Forest Service: Your Christmas Tree, Sandy Lineberry, Bob Vogltance

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Trees are the centerpiece for many Christmas celebrations, but proper care is necessary to ensure the safety of your tree and other seasonal decorations. Keep the holidays merry by following some simple fire prevention tips to protect your family and home! Natural Trees; Artificial Trees; Lighting; Holiday Decorations

Electrical Fire Prevention On The Farm And Ranch, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Electrical Power; Everyone Living Or Working; Wildfires; The Elements Of Nature; Trees; Modern Farming; Livestock; Agricultural Buildings; Remember That Permits; Electrical Emergencies; In Case Of An Electrical Fire

Smokey Says...Hunters And Anglers Need Fire Prevention Too!, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Camp Site; Campfires; Camp Cooking; Use of Vehicles; General Fire Prevention Tips; It’s a Good Idea to; In Case of Fire

Building A Top Screen For A Burning Barrel, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Selecting Materials; Materials and Equipment Needed; Directions; Preparing the Barrel; Additional Precautions; Some Alternatives to Burning Household and Yard Wastes

Don’T Let Fire Reap Its Harvest, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Did You Know?; Harvest Fire Prevention Tips; Avoid Losses to Hay; Farm Equipment Fires Can Be Prevented!

Down The Shady Lane

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Thoughts and Jots of the Editor; Greening Nebraska’s Communities;Arbor Day Celebrated by Students Planting Trees ; And One Last Thing...; A “Vine” from the Arboretum ; Expanding Tree City Ordnances to include Certified Arborist Requirement; Changes for the Newsletter; Calendar 2007

Fireworks In The Country, Bob Vogltance, Larry Wiles

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

For more than 200 years, we have celebrated the birth of America. Today’s celebrations often include fireworks displays. However, each year thousands of people are injured and damages in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars result from the careless use of fireworks.

Nebraska Forest Service Annual Report 2007, Scott J. Josiah, Becky Erdkamp

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Welcome From The Nebraska State Forester; Nebraska’s Forest Resources; Innovative Partnership Increases Available Assistance To Rural Landowners; Retree Nebraska—A Million Tree Challenge; NAA Honors NFS Forest Health Program Leader as 2007 Educator of the Year; Multi-State Great Plains Tree and Forest Invasives Initiative Prepares for EAB; After The Storm; NFS Fire Resource Manager Receives Silver Smokey Bear Award; Jump Starting Rural Economies and Energy Independence Through Wood Energy; FEMA Grant Enables NFS to Spread Fire Prevention Message; Nebraska's Partners in Prevention; Promoting Forest Health and Safety with Targeted Fuels Reduction ; Grants/Cost-Share Awarded To NFS Partners In 2007

Susceptibility Of Trees To Ice Storm Damage In The Great Plains, Justin R. Evertson

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The following lists of trees were compiled from various sources and should be considered an average for trees in Nebraska and the Great Plains. Susceptibility can vary greatly depending on the time of year, geographic location and overall health of the tree. Trees susceptible to ice damage (* indicates trees with most susceptibility);Trees With Exceptional Resistance;

Federal Excess Personal Property Program, Lew Sieber

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

What is Federal Excess Personal Property?; From Fire Shop to Fire District; Responsibilities of Cooperating Fire Districts; Benefits to Cooperating Fire Districts

Nebraska Forest Service:Community Fire Protection Master Planning

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The increasing costs of providing communities with adequate fire protection requires local governing bodies to make strategic decisions about the direction of its local fire department. What is a Fire Protection Program? What is Fire Protection Master Planning? Why do Fire Protection Master Planning? Who is Involved with Master Planning and is Help Available? What is Included in the Master Plan? Who Gets the Completed Master Plan? Will a Small Fire Department Benefit from Master Planning? It Pays to be Proactive.

An Eye-Opening Approach To Developing And Communicating Integrated Environmental Assessments, Todd R. Lookingbill, William C. Dennison, Tim J.B. Carruthers, Jane M. Hawkey, Shawn L. Carter

Geography and the Environment Faculty Publications

Communication among managers, the public, and scientists is the key to successful ecosystem management; however, the varied perspectives and interests of these groups can make such communication difficult. One way to achieve effective communication is to develop a common knowledge base by combining syntheses of key scientific results with information-rich visual elements. Within a management landscape, integrated environmental assessments provide a useful framework for evaluating resources and directing management efforts. The integrated assessment process involves (1) initial investigation, (2) development of a conceptual framework, (3) data navigation, (4) environmental report cards, and (5) science communication. Each step requires the synthesis …

Changes In Forest Understory Composition From 1970 To 2003 At The Gordon Natural Area, An Urban Preserve In Chester County, Pennsylvania, Gregory D. Turner, Robin J. Van Meter, Gerard D. Hertel

Biology Faculty Publications

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Past, Present, And Future Old Growth In Frequent-Fire Conifer Forests Of The Western United States, Scott R. Abella, W. Wallace Covington, Peter Z. Fule, Leigh B. Lentile, Andrew J. Sanchez Meador, Penelope Morgan

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Publications

Old growth in the frequent-fire conifer forests of the western United States, such as those containing ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), Jeffrey pine (P. jeffreyi), giant sequoia (Sequioa giganteum) and other species, has undergone major changes since Euro-American settlement. Understanding past changes and anticipating future changes under different potential management scenarios are fundamental to developing ecologically based fuel reduction or ecological restoration treatments. Some of the many changes that have occurred in these forests include shifts from historically frequent surface fire to no fire or to stand-replacing fire regimes, increases in tree density, increased abundance of fire-intolerant trees, decreases in understory …