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The Growth Management Pendulum: The Ecological Clock Is Ticking For Florida And Other States, Vanessa Steinberg-Prieto

Nova Law Review

No abstract provided.

Town Of Auburn, 1996 Town Warrant & Budgets, 1995 Annual Town Reports. Auburn Village School, 1996-97 School Warrants & Budgets, 1994-95 Annual School Reports., Auburn Town Representatives

Auburn, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Memories From A Danish American Parsonage, Bodil S. Sorensen

The Bridge

Those of us who grew up in the Danish-American

colonies of the 30' s and 40' s experienced a life that has

now disappeared. It was a rich and unique life. It was a

time of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation immigrants adjusting

to the American culture and at the same time cherishing

their particular brand of Danish heritage.

Annual Report Of The Town Of Kingston, New Hampshire 1995., Kingston Town Representatives

Kingston, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Issues Raised By Economic Definitions Of Sustainability, Richard W. Wahl, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Books, Reports, and Studies

19 p. ; 28 cm

Stability Of Liposomes Prepared From Archaeobacterical Lipids And Phosphatidylcholine Mixtures, G. D. Sprott, C. J. Dicaire, L. P. Fleming, G. B. Patel

Cells and Materials

In vitro stabilities of liposomes prepared from the total polar lipids (TPL) of various species of Archaeobacteria were compared with those made from egg phosphatidylcholine (EPC) and from mixtures of TPLIEPC. Stability was monitored by measuring the extent of leakage of entrapped dyes. Liposomes prepared from exclusively archaeobacteriallipids (coined archaeosomes), particularly those containing the bilayer spanning tetraether lipids, were generally stable to conditions such as storage at 37°C for greater than 7 days, exposure to phospholipase A₂, incubation with serum, and, to some extent, exposure to bile salts. In contrast, EPC liposomes were generally unstable to these conditions, …

Application Of Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy To Cytocompatibility Testing Of Potential Orthopaedic Materials In Immortalised Osteoblast-Like Cell Lines, R. Macnair, R. Wilkinson, C. Macdonald, I. Goldie, D. B. Jones, M. H. Grant

Cells and Materials

Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used in conjunction with in vitro cell culture to investigate cellular interactions with orthopaedic biomaterials. Transfected rat and human osteoblasts were seeded on two potential isoelastic hip prosthesis materials, carbon fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and epoxy. Titanium 318 alloy was employed as a control. Determination of the material surface contour, an important factor influencing cellular adhesion, proliferation and function, was performed using the industry standard Talysurf® and compared to analogous results obtained using the CLSM. The latter technique consistently gave higher values of material roughness but offers the advantage that it can be used …

1995 Annual Reports Of The Town Officers Of Henniker, New Hampshire., Henniker Town Representatives

Henniker, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

The Politicization Of Gaddi Access To Grazing Resources In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 1960 To 1994, Vasant Saberwal

HIMALAYA, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies

No abstract provided.

Indigenous Labour Arrangements And Household Security In Northern Pakistan, Ken I. Macdonald

HIMALAYA, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies

No abstract provided.

Book Review Of 'The Golden Yoke: The Legal Cosmology Of Buddhist Tibet' By Rebecca Redwood French, Anne Frechette

HIMALAYA, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies

No abstract provided.

Aquilegia, Vol. 20 No. 2, April-June 1996: Newsletter Of The Colorado Native Plant Society, Nina Williams, Tamara Naumann, William A. Weber, Carol (Scheid) Riley, Rick Brune, Janet L. Wingate, O. V. Kirkton, Walt Fertig, Carolyn Crawford, Francis Ramaley

Aquilegia - Colorado Native Plant Society

No abstract provided.

Aquilegia, Vol. 20 No. 3, July-September 1996: Newsletter Of The Colorado Native Plant Society, Tamara Naumann, William A. Weber, Dina Clark, Richard G. Beidleman, Jim Locklear, A. E. Hoyle, Janet L. Wingate, Kris Meiring, Carolyn Crawford, Leta Hughey, Elnor L. Keplinger, Marjorie C. Leggitt

Aquilegia - Colorado Native Plant Society

No abstract provided.

Aquilegia, Vol. 20 No. 4, October-December 1996: Newsletter Of The Colorado Native Plant Society, Tamara Naumann, William A. Weber, Peter Williams, Bill Jennings, Janet L. Wingate, Gene Walker, Jim Borland, Hermoine Dreja, Carolyn Crawford, Ruth Carol Cushman

Aquilegia - Colorado Native Plant Society

No abstract provided.

Babbit V. Sweet Home Chapter Of Communities For A Great Oregon: Preserving The "Critical Link" Between Habitat Modification And The "Taking" Of An Endangered Species, Kenneth J. Plante, Andrew J. Baumann

Nova Law Review

No abstract provided.

Disaccharide Intolerance Of European Starlings, Leonard R. Askham

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

The use of disaccharides to discourage bird depredation to agricultural crops has elicited some interest during the last few years. Data developed in these trials indicate that several avian species are intolerant to sucrose because of the lack of sucrase enzymes in their digestive systems. Based on this research it is hypothesized that progressively increasing rates and volumes of solutions would elicit consistent adverse stress reactions. Furthermore, that if birds were intolerant to sucrose, because of their co-evolutionary development with plants, then they should lack the ability to digest lactose. The data developed in these trials does not support either …

Closing Remarks—Seventeenth Vertebrate Pest Conference, Rex O. Baker

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

As chair-elect of the council, I would like to thank all of those who participated in this 17th Vertebrate Pest Conference.

We had a total attendance of 340 from 27 states in the U.S., including 27 attendees from 8 countries outside the U.S. The contributions and sacrifices made by foreign speakers is genuinely appreciated and has, as always, added greatly to the diversity of the conference.

As most of you know, the council's primary goal is fostering education and advancement in the field of vertebrate pest management. We have always tried to draw noted experts to present a broad range …

Field Efficacy Of Diphacinone Grain Baits Used To Control The California Ground Squirrel, J. A. Baroch

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Diphacinone treated oat groats were effective in reducing populations of California ground squirrels (Spermophilus beecheyi) by more than 84%. Two concentrations of active ingredient (0.005% and 0.01%) were compared, as well as two application methods: spot baiting and bait stations. Squirrel activity on test plots was assessed before and after bait applications using visual counts and active burrow counts. There was good correspondence between results of the two activity indices. There was no significant improvement in efficacy provided by the higher concentration of diphacinone. Bait consumption was much lower on bait station plots. Squirrel carcasses were found on …

Overhead Wires Reduce Roof-Nesting By Ring-Billed Gulls And Herring Gulls, Jerrold L. Belant, Sheri K. Ickes

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

The authors evaluated the effectiveness of overhead wires in reducing roof-nesting by ring-billed gulls (Larus delawarensis) and herring gulls (L. argentatus) at a 7.2 ha food warehouse in Bedford Heights, Ohio during 1994-1995. In 1994, stainless steel wires (0.8 mm diameter) were attached generally in spoke-like configurations between 2.4 m upright metal poles spaced at 33.7 m intervals over the main portion of roof. The 6 to 14 wires radiating from each pole created a mean maximum spacing between wires of about 16 m. Nesting by ring-billed and herring gulls was reduced by 76% and 100% …

Towards "Best Practice" Vertebrate Pest Management In Australia, Mike Braysher, Peter O'Brien, Mary Bomford

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Australia has 26 species of introduced pest mammals that cause extensive damage to agriculture and the conservation of native wildlife. Past efforts tried to eradicate them. This focus on reducing pest numbers rather than the outcome, reduced damage, has had limited success. Under its Vertebrate Pest Program, the Bureau of Resource Sciences has developed principles and a strategic approach to managing pest damage. Close cooperation with land managers as co-researchers and co-learners is an essential element, as is a coordinated group approach to pest management. The approaches are illustrated with an example.

Effectiveness Of Vichos Non-Lethal Collars In Deterring Coyote Attacks On Sheep, J. Russell Mason, Richard J. Burns

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Vichos non-lethal collars containing 45 to 105 ml of 3 % capsicum oleo resin were evaluated as deterrents to coyote attacks on sheep. Each of five coyotes tested made neck/throat attacks on one collared lamb; four punctured collars and one pulled the collar from a lamb without puncturing it. One coyote did not resume biting the lamb for 60 min; it was retested two and four days later. At two days, the coyote punctured a second collar and briefly halted its attack. At four days, the coyote attacked a third collared lamb but made no attempt to grasp the neck/throat …

An Overview Of Animal Damage Control (Adc) Assistance To The Vertebrate Pest Management Industry, William H. Clay

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

The Animal Damage Control (ADC) program has had a long history dating back to 1885. ADC was officially established in 1931 under the United States Department of Agriculture. In 1939, the program was moved to the United States Department of Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service. In 1996, ADC was transferred back to the USDA and placed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The mission of the Animal Damage Control program is to provide federal leadership in managing problems caused by wildlife. Current program assistance includes: a) technical assistance in wildlife management; b) conducting research and development activities related …

Improved Sealants For M-44 Cyanide Capsules, Guy Connolly

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

The M-44 sodium cyanide ejector is one of the most important tools used by the Animal Damage Control (ADC) program to protect livestock from coyotes. Unacceptable performance of M-44 cyanide capsules due to inadequate seals stimulated research to develop a better capsule sealant. Comparative tests of crude beeswax, Scheel SC-100 wax, and other materials revealed that capsules sealed with SC-100 were most resistant to deterioration in adverse environments. Based on these results, SC-100 wax was selected as the sealant of choice. Beginning in April 1989, all M-44 capsules made for ADC program use have been sealed with SC-100 wax. Since …

Impacts Of A Daily Trap Check Law On The California Adc Program, Craig Coolahan

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Effective January 1, 1990 California law required that all steel-jawed leghold traps be inspected at least daily and all animals in such traps be removed. The inspection and removal could be performed by the individual who set the traps, the landowner, or an agent of either. Prior to the passage of this law, California Animal Damage Control (ADC) personnel were exempt from Department of Fish and Game trap checking regulations. The data suggest that a decrease in trap use occurred after the implementation of the daily trap check. Where the program could effectively substitute other control tools or methods for …

Analysis Of Vertebrate Pest Research, Jim Hone

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Research on vertebrate pest control is mostly empirical, focusing on control of species X in location Y using method Z. Such an approach is needed. The science of vertebrate pest research is developing some generalizations across species, locations, and methods. This paper further explores such generalizations by discussing six questions asked by Hone (1994), the answers to which are relevant to vertebrate pest research world-wide. Several case studies are examined, with emphasis on control of damage by small mammals and predation control. Suggestions are made for future research.

Operational Control Of The Brown Tree Snake On Guam, Thomas C. Hall

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

An operational control program for brown tree snakes (Boiga irregularis) on Guam began in April 1993. The program focused on minimizing the dispersal of brown tree snakes to other Pacific islands and the U.S. mainland. During the first year of operation, more than 3,000 snakes were caught within a kilometer of high risk port facilities using traps, detector dogs, and spotlighting. Additionally, habitat modifications and prey-base removal were used to reduce the attractiveness of these facilities to brown tree snakes. Public awareness was also an important part of the program such as the education of cargo packers, shippers, …

Rodents And Cover Crops—A Review, Gregory A. Giusti, Desley A. Whisson, W. Paul Gorenzel

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Inter-row plantings of herbaceous cover crops has become a widely accepted practice by orchard and vineyard managers. Cover crops, used as part of a production management system, are not considered a cash crop and are therefore selected by individual growers for various reasons. Little is written regarding the relationship of cover crop management and the impact on rodent populations. This paper reviews the recent literature and examines how cover crop species and cultivar selection along with management procedures may be influential in limiting rodent populations and their damage to cropping systems.

A Profile Of Depredating Mountain Lions, Steven D. Fairaizl, San Juan Stiver

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Information regarding the demographics and physical condition of mountain lions (Felis concolof) killed during damage control efforts in Nevada was gathered and compared to sport harvested mountain lions. The average age of depredating male lions was 4.92 years of age compared to 4.95 years for sport harvested males. Depredating female lions were older than sport harvested females averaging 5.09 years compared to 4.44 years. Older age class mountain lions of both sexes were more likely to commit depredations than expected. Male lions were involved in depredations 45 % more often than females. Domestic sheep comprise more than 90% …

The Persistence And Secondary Poisoning Risks Of Sodium Monofluoroacetate (1080), Brodifacoum, And Cholecalciferol In Possums, C. T. Eason, G. R. Wright, L. Meikle, P. Elder

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

To determine the risk of secondary poisoning for animals preying on sub-lethally poisoned brushtail possums, captive possums were treated with near-lethal doses of sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) or brodifacoum, and toxicant concentrations in blood and tissue were monitored over time. Sodium monofluoroacetate was rapidly eliminated from the blood (within three days). Brodifacoum was retained in the liver and, to a lesser extent, the muscle of possums for eight months after dosing. To determine the potential risk for animals scavenging on the carcasses of possums poisoned with cholecalciferol, cats were fed poisoned carcasses for six days. No changes in behavior, appetite, or …

The Texas Oral Rabies Vaccination Project And The Experimental Use Of Raboral V-Rg Rabies Vaccine In The South Texas Coyote Rabies Epizootic, M. Gayne Fearneyhough

Vertebrate Pest Conference Proceedings: 17th (1996)

Beginning in October 1988, Texas experienced the onset of an expanding epizootic of canine rabies in South Texas. That epizootic now involves 21 counties, with 678 laboratory confirmed cases as of February 1996. Approximately 50% of those cases have occurred in coyotes and most of the remainder in domestic dogs. Seventy-six "spill over" cases have been reported in seven other species, both wild and domestic. Since 1991, over 2,000 people in South Texas have received post exposure rabies treatment due to potential exposure to a rabid animal and two human deaths have been attributed to this virus strain. The Texas …