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Using Arcpy To Automate Making Thematic Map Books: Two Cases, Yanli Zhang, Daniel Unger, Jason Grogan, Brian P. Oswald, John Lanham
Using Arcpy To Automate Making Thematic Map Books: Two Cases, Yanli Zhang, Daniel Unger, Jason Grogan, Brian P. Oswald, John Lanham
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Sub-Pixel Classification Of Forest Cover Types In East Texas, Joey Westbrook, I-Kuai Hung, Daniel Unger, Yanli Zhang
Sub-Pixel Classification Of Forest Cover Types In East Texas, Joey Westbrook, I-Kuai Hung, Daniel Unger, Yanli Zhang
Faculty Publications
Sub-pixel classification is the extraction of information about the proportion of individual materials of interest within a pixel. Landcover classification at the sub-pixel scale provides more discrimination than traditional per-pixel multispectral classifiers for pixels where the material of interest is mixed with other materials. It allows for the un-mixing of pixels to show the proportion of each material of interest. The materials of interest for this study are pine, hardwood, mixed forest and non-forest. The goal of this project was to perform a sub-pixel classification, which allows a pixel to have multiple labels, and compare the result to a traditional …
Differences In Spectral Sensitivity Within And Among Species Of Darters (Genus Etheostoma), Jennifer M. Gumm, Ellis R. Lowe, Tamra C. Mendelson
Differences In Spectral Sensitivity Within And Among Species Of Darters (Genus Etheostoma), Jennifer M. Gumm, Ellis R. Lowe, Tamra C. Mendelson
Faculty Publications
We examined variation in the visual system both within and among seven species of darters, colorful freshwater fishes of the genus Etheostoma. Using microspectrophotometry, we found that darters possess rod photoreceptor cells, single cone photoreceptor cells containing middle wavelength sensitive (MWS) visual pigments, and twin photoreceptor cells containing (LWS) visual pigments. No variation in peak sensitivity was detected among species or individuals in the rod class. In the MWS class, significant variation was detected among species and a strong statistical trend suggests differences among individuals. By contrast, all differences in the LWS class could be attributed to variation among individuals. …
Etpprp Accomplishments - Fall 2012, The East Texas Pine Plantation Research Project, Arthur Temple College Of Forestry And Agriculture
Etpprp Accomplishments - Fall 2012, The East Texas Pine Plantation Research Project, Arthur Temple College Of Forestry And Agriculture
Accomplishments and History
"The ETPPRP is a long-term comprehensive research program investigating the factors affecting the management of loblolly and slash pine plantations in East Texas. The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University conducts the ETPPRP in coordination with private landowners, primarily Timber Investment Management Organizations (TIMOs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)."
An Annual Tree Survival And Diameter Growth Model For Loblolly And Slash Pine Plantations In East Texas, Dean W. Coble, Quang V. Cao, Lewis Jordan
An Annual Tree Survival And Diameter Growth Model For Loblolly And Slash Pine Plantations In East Texas, Dean W. Coble, Quang V. Cao, Lewis Jordan
Faculty Publications
An annual growth model that predicts individual tree survival and diameter growth was developed for loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and slash pine (Pinus elliottii) trees in East Texas as a function of individual-tree diameter, plantation age, basal area per acre, dominant height, quadratic mean diameter, and presence of fusiform rust (Cronartium quercuum [Berk.] Miyabe ex Shirai f. sp. fusiforme). Data from 104,035 loblolly pine and 37,515 slash pine individual tree observations collected on a 3-year cycle from 174 loblolly pine and 80 slash pine permanent plots located in plantations throughout East Texas were used in this study. The survival equation …
Effects Of Treatments Using Mat-28 For Pine Site Preparation, Andrew W. Ezell, Jimmie L. Yeiser, Pat Minogue
Effects Of Treatments Using Mat-28 For Pine Site Preparation, Andrew W. Ezell, Jimmie L. Yeiser, Pat Minogue
Faculty Publications
Site preparation for pine plantation establishment continues to be the principal use of herbicides in the South. Due to the timing of the work and the cost involved, these applications are critical in both biological and economic terms. In an effort to improve performance in both considerations, a study was undertaken to evaluate a number of herbicide compounds in site preparation applications. A total of 12 treatments were applied with three replications on three sites in a randomized complete block design. Applications were completed in mid-July using a total spray volume of 15 gpa. Treatments included MAT-28 applied alone at …
Use Of Aminocyclopyrachlor For Forestry Site Preparation In The Southeastern U.S., Andrew W. Ezell, Ronnie Turner, Jimmie L. Yeiser
Use Of Aminocyclopyrachlor For Forestry Site Preparation In The Southeastern U.S., Andrew W. Ezell, Ronnie Turner, Jimmie L. Yeiser
Faculty Publications
It is not often that new chemistry is made available for use in forestry applications. Aminocyclopyrachlor is a new active ingredient which may have usefulness as a forestry herbicide. Research using this active ingredient began in 2005 and is continuing in university projects across the South. Both hardwood control efficacy and pine tolerance have been evaluated in these trials. A total of 60 different treatments have been evaluated for use in site preparation applications in Mississippi and Texas. This herbicide is effective on a number of species including some invasive exotics. It will probably not be a stand alone treatment, …
Short-Term Carbon Partitioning Fertilizer Responses Vary Among Two Full-Sib Loblolly Pine Clones, Jeremy P. Stovall, John R. Seiler, Thomas R. Fox
Short-Term Carbon Partitioning Fertilizer Responses Vary Among Two Full-Sib Loblolly Pine Clones, Jeremy P. Stovall, John R. Seiler, Thomas R. Fox
Faculty Publications
We investigated the effects of fertilizer application on the partitioning of gross primary productivity (GPP) between contrasting full-sib clones of Pinus taeda (L.). Our objective was to determine if fertilizer growth responses resulted from similar short-term changes to partitioning. A modeling approach incorporating respiratory carbon (C) fluxes, soil CO2 efflux (FS), and biomass was applied to a factorial design with two clones, fertilizer and control treatments, and four sequential monthly harvests of seedlings planted in a greenhouse. Partitioning was integrated over 121 days to above, belowground, and total net primary production (ANPP + BNPP = NPP), total belowground C flux …
Controlling Roadside Noncrop Pine In Se Oklahoma Using Selected Glyphosate Formulations With And Without Li 700 And Milestone Vm Plus, Jimmie L. Yeiser, M. Finke, Jason Grogan
Controlling Roadside Noncrop Pine In Se Oklahoma Using Selected Glyphosate Formulations With And Without Li 700 And Milestone Vm Plus, Jimmie L. Yeiser, M. Finke, Jason Grogan
Faculty Publications
Noncrop pine control is a major issue confronting managers of openings along roadsides and in clearcuts.Herbicides containing glyphosate are commonly used for pine control. Traditionally, managers have applied 4 quarts product/acre with inconsistent results. LI 700 is a penetrating non-ionic surfactant that contains lecithin. Selected treatments of Makaze, Accord Concentrate and Accord XRT II, some with and without LI 700 or Milestone VM Plus, were tested for control of loblolly (Pinus taeda L) and shortleaf (P. echinata Mill) pines in southeastern OK. Herbicides were applied at 15 GPA on 10-Jun-08. Plots were evaluated for control on 14- Jun-09. Three glyphosate …
Screening Cut-Stump Control Of Chinese Tallowtree, Sweetgum And Yaupon With Aminocyclopyrachlor, Jimmie L. Yeiser, M. Link, Jason Grogan
Screening Cut-Stump Control Of Chinese Tallowtree, Sweetgum And Yaupon With Aminocyclopyrachlor, Jimmie L. Yeiser, M. Link, Jason Grogan
Faculty Publications
Aminocyclopyrachlor (MAT28) was investigated for the potential control of unwanted woody rootstocks of Chinese tallowtree (Triadica sebifera), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and yaupon (Ilex vomitoria). A cutstump application of MAT28+Brush and Basal Oil by Helena was tested against standard treatments: (1) MAT28 2.5%, (2) MAT28 5%, (3) MAT28 10%, (4) MAT28 15%, (5) Garlon 4 Ultra 30%, (6) Garlon 4 Ultra+Stalker 20+1%, (7) MAT28+Stalker 10+1% and (8) untreated check. Herbicides were applied on February 4, 2009. Stems were severed with a chainsaw and herbicide applied immediately and sufficiently to thoroughly wet the surface, edges and top 2 inches of the stump. …
Nest Success And Hatchling Survival Of American Alligators Within Inland Wetlands Of East Texas, Warren C. Conway, Gary Calkins, David Saalfeld
Nest Success And Hatchling Survival Of American Alligators Within Inland Wetlands Of East Texas, Warren C. Conway, Gary Calkins, David Saalfeld
Faculty Publications
Because of liberalization of American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) harvest management in Texas, estimates of nest success and hatchling survival for inland populations are essential for long-term, sustainable population and harvest management. To date, few studies have examined American alligator nest success and hatchling survival. We initiated a 3-year study from 2006 to 2008 to document alligator nest success and hatchling survival within several wetlands in east Texas. From June 2006 to August 2008, we located 30 nests from 3 wetlands within east Texas, where overall nest success was 44.2% (95% CI=25.1– 63.1%), irrespective of year. Nest circumference and day during …
Snowy Plover Nest Site Selection, Spatial Patterning, And Temperatures In The Southern High Plains Of Texas, David Saalfeld, Warren C. Conway, William P. Johnson, David A. Haukos
Snowy Plover Nest Site Selection, Spatial Patterning, And Temperatures In The Southern High Plains Of Texas, David Saalfeld, Warren C. Conway, William P. Johnson, David A. Haukos
Faculty Publications
Snowy plover (Charadrius nivosus) populations have declined throughout their range, in part because of habitat degradation and poor nest success, making information regarding regionally specific nest site selection and spatial patterns important when considering habitat conservation and management guidelines. We determined nest site selection characteristics (n=80) and examined spatial patterns (n=215) of snowy plover nests in saline lakes in the Southern High Plains (SHP) of Texas. At 104 nests, we examined the influence of substrate type on nest temperatures and heat mitigation. Snowy plover nests were more likely to be found near an object, on pebble substrate, and with fewer …
Increased Uniformity By Planting Clones Will Likely Have A Minimal Effect On Inventory Costs, Curtis L. Vanderschaaf, Dean W. Coble, David B. South
Increased Uniformity By Planting Clones Will Likely Have A Minimal Effect On Inventory Costs, Curtis L. Vanderschaaf, Dean W. Coble, David B. South
Faculty Publications
When conducting inventories, reducing variability among tree diameters, heights, and ultimately volumes or biomass, can reduce the number of points/plots needed to obtain a desired level of precision. We present a simple analysis examining the potential reduction in discounted inventory costs when stand variability is decreased (via improved genetics and intensive management on a uniform soil). Sampling time might be reduced if the coefficient of variation in point volume/biomass estimates is reduced to 10% (versus 25% for genetically diverse stands). However, if this level of variability could be achieved (and depending on the desired probability and allowable percent error) discounted …
A Chronicle Of Changing American Attitudes Toward Wetlands, Matthew W. Mcbroom
A Chronicle Of Changing American Attitudes Toward Wetlands, Matthew W. Mcbroom
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Stereo Photo Series For Estimating Natural Fuels In The Netherlands, Volume I: Veluwe Region, Brian P. Oswald, Cathelijne Stoof
Stereo Photo Series For Estimating Natural Fuels In The Netherlands, Volume I: Veluwe Region, Brian P. Oswald, Cathelijne Stoof
Faculty Publications
The photo series are collections of photos and associated field data representing a region of The Netherlands. Volume I includes vegetation types in the Veluwe Region, including Heather, Grasslands, Beech/Hardwoods, Scots Pine, and Douglas-fir. Volume 2 includes dune vegetation types on the island of Texel, plus a site on the mainland near Haarlam. For each vegetation type, sites were sampled with varying fuel loads. The description of the sites consists of a wide-angle site photo, supplemented with field data on the various fuel loads and vegetative layers. The photo series is an important ecological tool to assess landscapes by analyzing …
Identifying Well Pads In The Haynesville Shale Region, Louisiana And Texas, With Digital Imagery, Darinda Dans, Daniel Unger, Kenneth W. Farrish, I-Kuai Hung
Identifying Well Pads In The Haynesville Shale Region, Louisiana And Texas, With Digital Imagery, Darinda Dans, Daniel Unger, Kenneth W. Farrish, I-Kuai Hung
Faculty Publications
The Haynesville Shale is an underlying rock formation in northwest Louisiana and northeast Texas that contains vast quantities of natural gas. With new technology has come the ability to extract more natural gas from one of the largest gas deposits in the United States. With increased production, increased change in the local ecosystem will occur. It is necessary to examine oil and gas exploration effects on the local ecosystem due to changes in land cover, such as habitat loss and increased soil erosion. Remotely sensed imagery were utilized to ascertain the use of various digital image processing techniques to determine …
The Mapping Of Composite Pollen From Point Sampled Data And Cartographic Generalization, Peter P. Siska, I-Kuai Hung, Vaughn M. Bryant Jr.
The Mapping Of Composite Pollen From Point Sampled Data And Cartographic Generalization, Peter P. Siska, I-Kuai Hung, Vaughn M. Bryant Jr.
Faculty Publications
Pollen grains are microgametophytes produced by angiosperm and gymnosperm plants. They are responsible for transporting genetic material and carrying out fertilization. The study of pollen has numerous practical applications such as plant biodiversity, paleoclimatology, archaeology, allergy studies, the study of nectar sources in honey (melissopalynology), searching for sources of petroleum, and more recently, using pollen as a trace evidence component in forensics. Once pollen grains become airborne, their dispersal is controlled by a number of physical factors that determine the deposition distance from their source area. The purpose of this work is to study spatial pattern of composite pollen in …
Small Flowering Trees Deserving Greater Use, David Creech
Small Flowering Trees Deserving Greater Use, David Creech
SFA Gardens Publications
Small flowering trees are gaining in popularity for several reasons. First, small 3 to 6 m (10 to 20 ft) trees fit modern landscapes where yards are small. Secondly, there is a growing and somewhat justified fear of urban trees that get huge with time. In an age of hurricanes, tornadoes, wild weather and predictions by climatologists of more of the same, it is only reasonable to embrace a little fear of large trees. Part of climate change ― is violence. Crushed homes, vehicles, and power lines are becoming nightly fare on our national news. Small flowering trees suddenly look …
The Mcintire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program: The Driving Force Of Sustainable Forestry, Steven H. Bullard
The Mcintire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research Program: The Driving Force Of Sustainable Forestry, Steven H. Bullard
Faculty Presentations
The McIntire-Stennis (M-S) Cooperative Forestry Research Program has provided fundamental support for creating and strengthening forestry research and graduate training efforts at colleges and universities across the nation for nearly 50 years. M-S funding has helped produce thousands of forestry scientists and other research professionals, and M-S–supported research has provided critical basic understanding and applied solutions to extend the benefits that flow from forests and related rangelands across the nation over time. The 1962 legislation that created the M-S program authorized funding of up to one-half of the funds appropriated for federal forestry research conducted directly by the USDA. Throughout …
New Species Of Macrocephalic Halictine Bees (Hymenoptera: Halictidae) [Abstract], Michael S. Engel, Ismael A. Hinojosa-Diaz, Daniel J. Bennett
New Species Of Macrocephalic Halictine Bees (Hymenoptera: Halictidae) [Abstract], Michael S. Engel, Ismael A. Hinojosa-Diaz, Daniel J. Bennett
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
A Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Ochid Bes Of The Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Euglossini) [Abstract], R. Niemack, Ismael A. Hinojosa-Diaz, Daniel J. Bennett, C. S. Chaboo
A Contribution To The Knowledge Of The Ochid Bes Of The Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Euglossini) [Abstract], R. Niemack, Ismael A. Hinojosa-Diaz, Daniel J. Bennett, C. S. Chaboo
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Effects Of An Invasive Plant, Chinese Tallow (Triadica Sebifera), On Development And Survival Of Anuran Larvae, Taylor B. Cotten, Matthew Kwiatkowski, Daniel Saenz, Michael Collyer
Effects Of An Invasive Plant, Chinese Tallow (Triadica Sebifera), On Development And Survival Of Anuran Larvae, Taylor B. Cotten, Matthew Kwiatkowski, Daniel Saenz, Michael Collyer
Faculty Publications
Amphibians are considered one of the most threatened vertebrate groups. Although numerous studies have addressed the many causes of amphibian population decline, little is known about effects of invasive plants. Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera) is an exotic deciduous tree that has invaded the southeastern United States. Amphibian larvae in environments invaded by T. sebifera may be impacted negatively as autumn leaf litter decomposes in natal areas. We compared effects of leaf litter decomposition from T. sebifera and two native tree species on survival and development of four species of anuran larvae from eastern Texas. Larvae from Pseudacris fouquettei, Lithobates (Rana) …
Zero To Eighty Degrees: Six Years And What We Have Learned [Abstract], Karla Drury, Elizabeth Ginger, Christina Sinclair, Tia Ziegler
Zero To Eighty Degrees: Six Years And What We Have Learned [Abstract], Karla Drury, Elizabeth Ginger, Christina Sinclair, Tia Ziegler
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Self-Reported Efficacy On Clinical Skill Performance, Linda Bobo, Amanda A. Benson, Michael Green
The Effect Of Self-Reported Efficacy On Clinical Skill Performance, Linda Bobo, Amanda A. Benson, Michael Green
Faculty Publications
Context: Self-efficacy can enhance an individual's perception of their ability to perform a challenging task. Objective: To determine whether repeated performance of a skill would improve students' self-efficacy across a range of academic classifications. Design: Cohort study. Setting: Graduate and undergraduate professional athletic training education programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Participants: Twenty-seven athletic training students (sophomores, n = 10; juniors, n = 10; graduate, n = 7). Intervention: We assessed participants within one day of performing a psychomotor clinical skill (PCS) of joint mobilizations or an upper quarter screen before (PCS1) and after (PCS2) …