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Max Kaemper’S Unique Selection Of Place Names For His 1908 Map Of Mammoth Cave, Charles A. Swedlund, George M. Crothers

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

In this paper we present Max Kaemper’s unique selection of Place Names for his 1908 map of Mammoth Cave. He realized the importance of Place Names and they became a feature on his map. His sensitive selection of Place Names provides a greater cultural emphasis, when compared to the previous maps.

The Evolution Of Cave Mapping And Cartography, Pat Kambesis

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

“Does it go?” Is the initial question that has inspired many a cave explorer to push the extent of a cave system. But the answer only brings more questions…how far, how long, how deep does it go? During the exploration process, as a cave system reveals its complexity, the questions also change – what is the cave’s relationship to the surface, and to surrounding caves? What are the features and obstacles that the cave contains? Those involved in cave exploration know that the only way to answer these questions is with systematic documentation in the form of cave and surface …

Mammoth Cave National Park's Max Kaemper Centennial Symposium & 9th Science Symposium: Cultural History And Research, Shannon Trimboli , Editor

Mammoth Cave Research Symposia

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Black Bears On The Way Back, Christopher E. Comer

Faculty Publications

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Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers And Hurricanes, Zoe Hoyle

Faculty Publications

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Gordie News, October 2008, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

Gordon Natural Area History & Strategic Plan Documents

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Variations In Stomatal Traits Of 14 Bornean Tree Species Growing On Soils With Different Moisture Contents In Lambir Hills National Park, Whitney Logan Cannon

Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses

The goal of this study was to look at variations in stomatal traits of tree species on soils with different moisture contents and fertility at Lambir Hills National Park. Stomates are important structures on the surface of leaves that mediate conduction of moisture and gassesin and out of the leaf. If stomatalt raits are important for regulation, then there should be variation in stomatal traits in regards to their soil specialization. The 14 Borneant ree speciess ampledi ncluded6 sandyl oam specialists6, clay specialistsa nd 2 generalistsfo und growing with equald istributionso n both sandyl oam and clay. Confocal microscopy was …

Meeting Minutes, September 19th, 2008, National Smokejumper Association Board Of Directors

National Smokejumper Association Meeting Minutes

Agenda: Meeting to order at 0830.; Introductions.; 2009 meeting dates added to agenda as was representative of NSA at the reunion.; RAC Base Update.; Minutes of last meeting.; Treasurers report.; Balance sheet.; We have a new stock investment Bank of Delaware.; Budget.; Brief discussion of the Boise reunion net income.; Audit committee.; Merchandising report.; Western Heritage selling NSA smokejumper history video.; Left Hand brewing will be brewing another batch of smokejumper ale in November.; Investments.; Membership.; Liability insurance.; Trails.; Evergreen.; History.; Mission.; What is our plan to remain solvent financially?.; NSA being an advocate under the terms of our 501.c.3.; …

Smokejumper Obituary: Tanner, Bert Dee (Missoula 1968), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Gray, Leroy E. (Ncsb 1957), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Wahlstrom, Calvin "Gene" (Pilot 0000), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Zediker, Richard (Redmond 1964), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Shrock, Paul C. (Missoula 1944), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Gambel Oak Growth Forms: Management Opportunities For Increasing Ecosystem Diversity, Scott R. Abella

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Research

Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) clones have several different growth forms in southwestern ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forests, and these growth forms each provide unique wildlife habitat and resource values. The purposes of this note are to review published growth-form classifications for Gambel oak, provide examples of ecological effects of different growth forms, and summarize management strategies for promoting desired growth forms. Four different growth-form classifications have been published, which generally recognize variants of three basic forms: shrubby thickets of small-diameter stems, pole-sized clumps, and large trees. These growth forms exemplify ecological and management tradeoffs. For example, shrubby forms provide browse …

Changes In Gambel Oak Densities In Southwestern Ponderosa Pine Forests Since Euro-American Settlement, Scott R. Abella, Peter Z. Fule

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Research

Densities of small-diameter ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) trees have increased in southwestern ponderosa pine forests during a period of fire exclusion since Euro-American settlement in the late 1800s. However, less well known are potential changes in Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) densities during this period in these forests. We reviewed published literature to summarize changes in oak density in ponderosa pine forests over the past 140 years and evaluated the possibility that large-diameter oaks have decreased in density. All nine studies examining oak density changes found that densities of small-diameter oaks have escalated. Increases ranged from 4- to more than 63-fold. …

Estimating Soil Seed Bank Characteristics In Ponderosa Pine Forests Using Vegetation And Forest-Floor Data, Scott R. Abella, Judith D. Springer

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Research

Soil seed banks are important for vegetation management because they contain propagules of species that may be considered desirable or undesirable for site colonization after management and disturbance events. Knowledge of seed bank size and composition before planning management activities facilitates proactive management by providing early alerts of exotic species presence and of abilities of seed banks to promote colonization by desirable species. We developed models in ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forests in northern Arizona to estimate the size and richness of mineral soil seed banks using readily observable vegetation and forestfloor characteristics. Regression models using three or fewer predictors …

Woody Biomass Energy Solutions, Scott Bell

UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium

The 2008 UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium was presented by the Office of Strategic Energy Programs and co-sponsored by the Division of Research and Graduate Studies on August 20, 2008 on the UNLV campus.

The event focused on renewable energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and renewable research projects nationwide. It was a great opportunity for anyone working on renewable projects to collaborate with others in this field and exchange information. Over 230 individuals attended the event this year.

Smokejumper Obituary: Taylor, Reed D. (Missoula 1953), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Plant Recruitment In A Northern Arizona Ponderosa Pine Forest: Testing Seed- And Leaf Litter- Limitation Hypotheses, Scott R. Abella

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Research

Seed availability and leaf litter limit plant establishment in some ecosystems. To evaluate the hypothesis that these factors limit understory plant recruitment in Pinus ponderosa forests, I conducted a seeding and litter removal experiment at six thinned sites in the Fort Valley Experimental Forest, northern Arizona. Experimental seeding of four native species (Penstemon virgatus, Erigeron formosissimus, Elymus elymoides, and Festuca arizonica) and raking of litter occurred in 2005. Seeding resulted in a substantial recruitment of 14 to 103 seedlings/m2 (1 to 10/ft2) one month after seeding for two species (P. virgatus and E. elymoides), but these densities subsequently declined by …

Smokejumper Obituary: Diggs, Bradley Craig (Missoula 1968), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

No abstract provided.

Gordie News, August/September 2008, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

Gordon Natural Area History & Strategic Plan Documents

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Wavelet Analysis For Aboveground Biomass Estimate In Temperate Deciduous Forests, Xiaofang Wei

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The ever-increasing concentration of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (C02, CH4, and CFCs) has been identified as a likely (greater than 90% confidence) cause of the observed increase of global mean temperatures since the mid-20th century (IPCC, 2007). The effect of human-induced climate change could be unprecedented and far-reaching. Carbon sequestration into trees and forests is an effective and inexpensive way for mitigating the C02 level in the atmosphere. Hence, accurate measurement of biomass will be of great importance to global carbon cycle and climate change. This study performed a wavelet-based forest aboveground biomass estimation approach in a temperate deciduous forest, the …

Effect Of Calendering On Flexographically Printed Silver Flake Ink, Sujay Pandkar

Masters Theses

Interest in the printed electronics is increasing on a day-to-day basis. To utilize the concept of printed electronics on a wider range, printed circuit needs to perform more and more efficiently. The simplest printed circuit components include conductive traces, which can function as interconnects or contact electrodes. There are still some limitations to the conductivity of printed traces. Previous results showed an improvement in the conductivity of printed traces with a post cure treatment of 4 hours at 105°C. The present research explores a different approach towards improving conductivity using a post calendering treatment on-line.

The effects of calendering temperature, …

Smokejumper Obituary: Kurtz, Wayne D. (Missoula 1945), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Wayers, Louis H. (Cave Junction 1966), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Barnowsky, Fred A. (Missoula 1942), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Snipes, Bradshaw (Missoula 1944), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Houston, Everett L. "Sam" (Mccall 1971), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Smokejumper Obituary: Abrams, John Henry (Fairbanks 1966), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Working Trees For Agriculture

Working Trees (USDA-NAC)

Working Trees help make agricultural systems more sustainable by protecting crops and livestock, conserving natural resources, improving human environments, and providing sources of income.

Putting trees to work in conservation and production systems for farms, ranches, and nearby communities means planting the right trees, in the right places, and in the correct design to achieve desired objectives.

Agroforestry is a unique land management approach for landowners and anyone who cares about working lands and natural resources. Agroforestry practices provide opportunities to integrate productivity and profitability with environmental stewardship and result in healthy and sustainable agricultural systems that can be passed …