Fire Regimes Of Montane Grasslands Of The Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico,
2011
University of Arizona
Fire Regimes Of Montane Grasslands Of The Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico, Donald A. Falk, Craig D. Allen, Robert Parmenter, Thomas Swetnam, Clifford Dils
JFSP Research Project Reports
Montane grasslands are an important ecosystem type in Southwestern landscapes, occurring from the forest borders of piñon-juniper woodland to high elevation subalpine and alpine ecosystems. Thus, they often represent a mosaic element embedded in the forest landscape matrix, playing key roles in processing water and nutrients, and providing habitat for unique suites of species, often at higher levels of diversity than those found in surrounding uplands. Soils, local temperature and moisture gradients, and disturbance all play roles in determining the distribution and extent of montane grasslands. Of these factors, fire plays the most dynamic role in regulating the location and …
Synthesis Of Knowledge Of Extreme Fire Behavior: Volume I For Fire Managers,
2011
Northwest Interagency Coordination Center
Synthesis Of Knowledge Of Extreme Fire Behavior: Volume I For Fire Managers, Paul A. Werth, Brian E. Potter, Craig B. Clements, Mark. A. Finney, Scott L. Goodrick, Martin E. Alexander, Miguel G. Cruz, Jason A. Forthofer, Sara S. Mcallister
JFSP Research Project Reports
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group definition of extreme fire behavior (EFB) indicates a level of fire behavior characteristics that ordinarily precludes methods of direct control action. One or more of the following is usually involved: high rate of spread, prolific crowning/ spotting, presence of fire whirls, and strong convection column. Predictability is difficult because such fires often exercise some degree of influence on their environment and behave erratically, sometimes dangerously. Alternate terms include “blow up” and “fire storm.” Fire managers examining fires over the last 100 years have come to understand many of the factors necessary for EFB development. This …
Fuel Reduction Treatment Longevity And Crown Response In Interior Ponderosa Pine Forests Of Northern California,
2011
USDA Forest Service
Fuel Reduction Treatment Longevity And Crown Response In Interior Ponderosa Pine Forests Of Northern California, Martin W. Ritchie, Carl N. Skinner, Jianwei Zhang
JFSP Research Project Reports
With increasing interest in fuels treatments to address the high risk of severe fires in the western United States, there is an attendant need to quantify the effectiveness of such treatments. In addition to the immediate effect of reducing levels of combustible material and the attendant impact on fire intensity, resource managers also need to quantify or forecast the longevity of such treatments. Treatments that produce significant, but short-lived reductions in risk of severe wildfire may not be meeting the goals and objectives of managers. This temporal component needs further study and is the subject of this proposal. There are …
Fuel Treatments In Mixed-Pine Forests In The Great Lakes Region: A Comprehensive Guide To Planning And Implementation,
2011
Ohio State University
Fuel Treatments In Mixed-Pine Forests In The Great Lakes Region: A Comprehensive Guide To Planning And Implementation, Eric Toman, Stanley Gehrt, Charles Goebel, David M. Hix, Roger Williams, Robyn Wilson, Sarah Mccaffrey
JFSP Research Project Reports
Fuel management decisions are made within a larger context of resource management characterized by multiple objectives including ecosystem restoration, wildlife management, commodity production (from timber to less traditional forest products), and provision of recreation opportunities and amenity values. Implementation of fuel treatments is strongly influenced by their perceived influence on and compatibility with overarching management objectives. In some cases these objectives may be complementary while in others they may involve difficult tradeoffs. Such tradeoffs are only further complicated by institutional mandates, limited availability of information, and complex ownership patterns. Like natural resource managers across the U.S., those in the Great …
Adaptive Responses To Flooding Incidents In Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria,
2011
University of Ilorin
Adaptive Responses To Flooding Incidents In Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Habiba I. Jimoh, Kayode A. Iroye
Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria
Incidents of floods which are mainly caused by changes in landuse is fast becoming a city life experience in Ilorin as in most urban centres in Nigeria causing untold hardships and sometimes loss of lives. This extreme hydro-meteorological event is also being exacerbated by climate change which thus calls for adaptive response by residents towards reducing its risks, hence this study. Data used were generated from direct field measurements and questionnaire administration. Descriptive statistics and cross tabulations were used in analyzing the data. Results obtained indicate that most respondents use a wide range of non-structural adaptive response to flood. The …
An Assessment Of Socio-Economic Impact Of Waste Scavenging As A Means Of Poverty Alleviation In Gwagwalada, Abuja.,
2011
University of Abuja
An Assessment Of Socio-Economic Impact Of Waste Scavenging As A Means Of Poverty Alleviation In Gwagwalada, Abuja., John Yakubu Magaji, Samuel Panse Dakyes
Confluence Journal Environmental Studies (CJES), Kogi State University, Nigeria
Waste scavengers are usually perceived as being among the poor, and scavenging is considered a marginal activity. They tend to have low incomes, but can obtained decent earning when they are not exploited by middlemen. This study was conducted in Gwagwalada town with the aim of assessing the socio-economic impact of scavenging on the people. A structured questionnaire was constructed to capture the demographic characteristics of the scavengers, their experiences, types of items scavenged, the economic gains and the challenges being faced. The target pollution is waste scavengers and a random sampling technique was adopted in selecting the respondents for …
Plant Communities And Tree Species Associations In A Miombo Ecosystem In The Lake Rukwa Basin, Southern Tanzania: Implications For Conservation,
2011
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Plant Communities And Tree Species Associations In A Miombo Ecosystem In The Lake Rukwa Basin, Southern Tanzania: Implications For Conservation, Pkt Munishi, Rpc Temu, Ge Soka
Geofrey Soka
No abstract provided.
Preservation And Use Of Natural Resources In The Developing World: A Case Study Of The Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,
2011
Western Washington University
Preservation And Use Of Natural Resources In The Developing World: A Case Study Of The Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Emily Green
Occam's Razor
Developing nations often overlook the environmental effects of industrialization. However, these nations need healthy, sustainable resources in order to become prosperous and stable countries. Additionally, developed nations depend upon the natural resources of developing nations as raw materials. Loss of natural resources in developing nations therefore has effects at both national and global levels. A key challenge across the globe is balancing the human need for development with the necessity of the sustainable use and protection of natural resources. In the process of finding this balance, developing nations are revising both their national definition of conservation as well as the …
Occam's Razor Vol. 1 - Full (2011),
2011
Western Washington University
Structuring Expert Input For A Knowledge-Based Approach To Watershed Condition Assessment For The Northwest Forest Plan, Usa,
2011
Portland State University
Structuring Expert Input For A Knowledge-Based Approach To Watershed Condition Assessment For The Northwest Forest Plan, Usa, Sean N. Gordon, Kirsten Gallo
Institute for Sustainable Solutions Publications and Presentations
Assessments of watershed condition for aquatic and riparian species often have to rely on expert opinion because of the complexity of establishing statistical relationships among the many factors involved. Such expert-based assessments can be difficult to document and apply consistently over time and space. We describe and reflect on the process of developing a computer-based decision support application from expert judgments for assessing aquatic and riparian conditions over the 100,000 km2 managed by the US federal government under the Northwest Forest Plan. The decision support system helped structure and document the assessment process and provided consistency and transparency to the …
Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) Analysis For Antioxidant And Agronomically Important Traits In Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum),
2011
TÜBİTAK
Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) Analysis For Antioxidant And Agronomically Important Traits In Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum), Bi̇lal Ökmen, Hasan Özgür Şiğva, Nergi̇z Gürbüz, Mehmet Ülger, Anne Frary, Sami̇ Doğanlar
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Tomato is one of the most widely produced and consumed vegetable crops worldwide. Plant breeders have usually focused on improvement of horticulturally important traits such as yield, fruit size, shape and colour. With increased attention on human health, however, plant breeders also consider the improvement of health-related traits of fruits and vegetables such as antioxidant characters. In the present study, genes controlling both health-related and horticulturally important traits were mapped in the tomato genome using 152 Lycopersicon hirsutum BC_2F_2 individuals. For this aim, all plants were phenotypically and genotypically characterised and a total of 75 QTLs were identified for all …
Generative And Fruit Quality Characteristics Of Primocane Fruiting Red Raspberry Cultivars,
2011
TÜBİTAK
Generative And Fruit Quality Characteristics Of Primocane Fruiting Red Raspberry Cultivars, Jasminka M. Milivojevic, Mihailo D. Nikolic, Jelena J. Dragisic Maksimovic, Dragan D. Radivojevic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Eight primocane fruiting red raspberry cultivars grown at the Experimental station "Radmilovac", a collective raspberry orchard of the Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade University, were harvested in 2008 and 2009. The cultivars evaluated were 'Autumn Bliss', 'Lyulin', 'Polana', 'Polka', 'Himbo Top', 'Ruby', 'Rossana', and 'Heritage'. All cultivars were evaluated for their standard parameters of productivity (number of fruiting laterals and fruit per primocane, both yield per primocane and per meter of hedgerow) and fruit quality (fruit weight, number of drupelets per fruit, soluble solids content, and titratable acidity), and also of nutritional value (Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) and Total Phenolics (TPH)). …
Long-Term Observations Of Plant Succession On An Abandoned Cornfield In Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania (1967-2000),
2011
West Chester University
Long-Term Observations Of Plant Succession On An Abandoned Cornfield In Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania (1967-2000), William Overlease, Edith Overlease
William Overlease Plant Succession Study Documents
No abstract provided.
Ectomycorrhizal Colonization & Diversity On Red Oaks Are Reduced In Response To Garlic Mustard Density & Extracts,
2011
west chester university
Ectomycorrhizal Colonization & Diversity On Red Oaks Are Reduced In Response To Garlic Mustard Density & Extracts, Justin Diphillippo, Gregory D. Turner
Garlic Mustard Study Documents
No abstract provided.
The Green Legacy Project: Evaluating Campus Tree Benefits,
2011
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The Green Legacy Project: Evaluating Campus Tree Benefits, Joy Fritschle, Gary Coutu, Joan Welch, Gerard D. Hertel
WCU Tree Campus USA Documents
Trees on our campus sequester and store carbon, mitigate urban heat island effects, ameliorate air pollution, reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, provide habitat for native birds and other animals, and enhance aesthetics. Adequate planning and management of this valuable resource first requires a sound understanding of existing conditions. To this end, a collaborative group of faculty, staff, and students at West Chester University initiated the Green Legacy Project. We conducted an inventory and assessment of north campus tree resources and developed a GIS management database. Approximately 1900 trees cover 16% of north campus, half of which are non-native species. …
William R. Overlease (1925 - 2007),
2011
West Chester University
William R. Overlease (1925 - 2007), Jack Holt
Gordon Natural Area History & Strategic Plan Documents
No abstract provided.
Potential Carbon Storage And Cost-Benefits Analysis Of A Small-Scale Community Reforestation Project, Chester County, Pennsylvania,
2011
West Chester University
Potential Carbon Storage And Cost-Benefits Analysis Of A Small-Scale Community Reforestation Project, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Jason D. Ferrell
East Goshen Township Forest Restoration Project Documents
No abstract provided.
0784: L. D. Fowler Papers, 1900-1920,
2011
Marshall University
0784: L. D. Fowler Papers, 1900-1920, Marshall University Special Collections
Guides to Manuscript Collections
The papers in this collection are both the professional and personal records of L.D. Fowler from 1900-1920 while working out of Durbin, WV. As an employee of the Pocahontas Tanning Company, L.D. Fowler’s business papers relate primarily to timber and the acquisition of bark associated with the tanning process. Among the type of materials included in the collection are correspondences (i.e. letters, telegraphs, and postcards), well-documented business transactions with a wide range of business partners, business cards, diaries, maps, popular culture items (calendars, etc.), and materials related to legal issues and political affiliations. This collection is divided into two overarching …
Improved Understanding Of Climate-Fi Re Relationships
Along North America’S Pacifi C Coast,
2011
US Forest Service
Improved Understanding Of Climate-Fi Re Relationships Along North America’S Pacifi C Coast, Marjie Brown
Joint Fire Science Program Briefs (2007-2012)
This research expanded our understanding of the climate/wildfi re relationship by identifying major climate controls and translating them into a practical tool, still under development, that managers can use for planning. The focus was on fi reclimate interactions from southern Oregon to Baja California, with emphasis placed on the infl uence of the Pacifi c North American (PNA) climate pattern. Researchers identifi ed and delineated differences in the way fi re activity responded to climate variability on a regional scale with the intent to improve fi re season forecasts along the Pacifi c coast. Strong correlations were found between certain …
Rising Temperatures Trigger Ecological Changes In The Boreal Forest Of Alaska,
2011
US Forest Service
Rising Temperatures Trigger Ecological Changes In The Boreal Forest Of Alaska, Shari Anstedt
Joint Fire Science Program Briefs (2007-2012)
Fundamentally different from the rest of the forest types in the United States, Alaska’s boreal forest covers a signifi cant amount of acreage in an increasingly variable climate. With its high latitude location, predictions reveal that this region will be the first to experience the effects of global climate change. In fact, natives of this region are already dealing with warmer temperatures and a changing landscape. As a result, researchers conducted a study to help gather more information about this area and to better understand the effects of climate change and how those effects influence fire and fuels management. An …
