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Have Population Increases Of Large Birds Outpaced Airworthiness Standards For Civil Aircraft?, Richard A. Dolbeer, Paul Eschenfelder

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Bird-aircraft collisions (bird strikes) are an increasing safety and economic concern to the USA civil aviation industry, costing over $400 million each year. One approach to reducing risks associated with strikes is to require commercial aircraft components to meet certain standards of safe performance in the event of a bird strike. The Federal Aviation Administration has developed airworthiness standards for airframes, windshields and engines using a single 4-lb (1.82-kg) bird mass as the maximum that must be tested (with the exception of a single 8-lb bird for the empennage, 6-lb bird for certain mid-sized engines that may be developed in …

An Extraordinary Raccoon, Procyon Lotor; Density At An Urban Park, Henry T. Smith, Richard M. Engeman

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

We report on a high density Raccoon (Procyon lotor) population at a 70.9 ha urban park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where in a five-day period 160 raccoons/km², and is one of the densest Raccoon populations reported. We discuss the ramifications of high density urban Raccoon populations relative to wildlife disease contagions and endangered species protection.

Guidelines, Submitting To The Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee, February 23, 2002, Reed Bowman

Florida Ornithological Society - Records - Full Collection

Guidelines for submitting a report for evaluation by the Florida Ornithological Society’s Records Committee.

Achievement Bias In The Evolution Of Preferences, Edward Castronova

The Gruter Institute Working Papers on Law, Economics, and Evolutionary Biology

The paper develops an evolutionary selection model of the cultural transmission of preferences, focusing on the survival probability of certain preference types. The fitness of a preference is defined in terms of the ease with which its carrier can transmit the preference to the young. For example, a taste for work gives its carriers more income than is obtained by those who carry a taste for leisure. If higher income allows a given carrier to transmit her preferences more easily, then those with a taste for work will be more likely to transmit their preferences to the young; hence a …

Mustang Daily, February 22, 2002

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The Courier, Volume 35, Issue 15, February 22, 2002, The Courier, College Of Dupage

The Courier

Stories:

Tuition Could Soar If Referendum Voted Down

Killham Fears Tuition Hikes Could Shut Out Students

Board Rejects Food Service Suggestions

Board Gets Involved In Referendum Campaign

Controversy Expected At Muslim Conference

Technology Program Is First Of Its Kind (Mecomtronics)

People:

Amy Chu

Terrance McLemore

February 2002 Vs. Augustana And Sdsu, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's and Women's Basketball (Combined)

Program for the February 22, 2002, men's and women's basketball games versus Augustana College and the February 23, 2002, games versus South Dakota State University.

2002-02-22, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Washington University Record, February 22, 2002

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.

Volume 39, Number 25: February 22, 2002, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Peter Pan

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2002 performance of Peter Pan.

Peter Pan

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2002 performance of Peter Pan based on the play by J. M. Barrie with music by Jule Styne, Mark Charlap, and Trude Rittmann, and lyrics by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Carolyn Leigh.

Peter Pan tells the story of the Darling children, Wendy, John, and Michael, and their adventures with Peter Pan, the boy who never grows older and lives in the fantastical land of Neverland.

Soundings 2002-02-22 (V.15 No.4), N/A N/A

Soundings

No abstract provided.

The Hilltop 2-22-2002, Hilltop Staff

The Hilltop: 2000 - 2010

No abstract provided.

Neotropical Frogs In Hawaii: Status And Management Options For An Unusual Introduced Pest, Earl W. Campbell Iii, Fred Kraus

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Two species of Neotropical frog, Eleutherodactylus coqui and E. planiroshir, have been introduced into the state of Hawaii via the horticulture trade. Since 1997 frog colonies within the state have rapidly spread from accidental and intentional causes, and frog abundance within colonies has grown rapidly. Colonies of these frogs are currently known from 262+ locations on the island of Hawaii, 45+ on Maui, 35+ on Oahu, and 2+ on Kauai Although these frogs were originally restricted to horticulture sites, they are now found in residential areas, resorts and hotels, and public lands. Within their native range, they may reach …

Vegetation Management Approaches For Reducing Wildlife-Aircraft Collisions, Scott C. Barras, Thomas W. Seamans

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Wildlife-aircraft collisions (wildlife strikes) pose safety risks to aircraft and cost civil aviation over $390 million annually in the USA. We reviewed the results of prior studies to summarize the vegetation management techniques that have proven effective for wildlife strike reduction or have shown potential for achieving the same goal. Habitat components that may affect wildlife use of airports include food, cover, water, and loafing areas. Improperly managed natural and ornamental vegetation on airports can be important attractants for wildlife that pose strike hazards. However, effective vegetation management can reduce these hazards. Maintaining tall herbaceous vegetation may reduce the availability …

Monk Parakeet Management At Electric Utility Facilities In South Florida, Michael L. Avery, Ellis C. Greiner, James R. Lindsay, James R. Newman, Stephen Pruett-Jones

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

The monk parakeet (Myiopsiirta monachus) is native to South America but has become established in several locations throughout the United States through purposeful and accidental releases. The species is unique among parrots in that it is not a cavity-nester, but instead it builds a bulky nest structure of sticks. Often, in its native range and in the United States, the parakeet selects a electric utility structure as a nest site. Material from the nest then can cause short-circuits that result in damage to the utility structure and a subsequent power outage. In south Florida monk parakeet damage and …

Habitat Management Approaches For Reducing Wildlife Use Of Airfields, Scott C. Barras, Thomas W. Seamans

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Wildlife-aircraft collisions (wildlife strikes) pose safety risks to aircraft and cost civil aviation over $390 million annually in the USA We reviewed published studies to summarize findings on habitat management techniques that have shown potential for wildlife strike reduction. Habitat components that may attract wildlife to airports include food, cover, water, and loafing areas. Although maintaining tall herbaceous vegetation on airfields may reduce the attractiveness of loafing and feeding sites for some species of birds such as gulls, this strategy may also increase cover and food resources for other hazardous species. Thus, optimum vegetation height management strategies require further research …

Understanding Avian Vision: The Key To Using Light In Bird Management, Bradley F. Blackwell

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Vision is a primary and highly developed sensory pathway in buds. Light, both diffuse and wavelength-specific (e.g., as produced by lasers) has recently been demonstrated as a potential means of effecting changes in timing and consistency of flock response to an approaching vehicle (simulating an aircraft) and as an avian dispersal method. However, in experiments to date, the effectiveness of light in eliciting an avoidance or dispersal response in birds has varied by species and context. To effectively use light in managing avian conflicts with humans, a better understanding of the complexities of avian retinal physiology relative to phototaxic responses …

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

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The Bg News February 22, 2002, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. February 22, 2002. Volume 89-Issue 28.

Illinois State University Board Of Trustees Meeting Materials, February 22, 2002, Board Of Trustees

Illinois State University Board of Trustees (1995-2013)

Minutes, reports, and action items relating to the February 22, 2002 meeting of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees.

Arbiter, February 21, Students Of Boise State University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

The Setonian, February 21, 2002, Seton Hall University

2002

No abstract provided.

A Night On The Town; New York Actor;The Philadelphia, John Guare, David Ives

Theatre Productions

The Marinello One-acts performed two plays each featuring a large city, comprise the Night on the Town experience from the Marinello One acts in February of 2002.

Rotunda - Vol 81, No 14 - Feb 21, 2002, Longwood University

Rotunda

No abstract provided.

Illinois State University Report, February 21, 2002, Illinois State University

Illinois State University Report (1966-2012)

Illinois State University bi-weekly employee newsletter.

Observer, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for February 21, 2002

The Missouri Miner, February 21, 2002

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: February 21, 2002, Eastern Illinois University

February

No abstract provided.