Forest Health highlights 2012 MAINE
... budworm epidemic of the late 1970s and early 1980s, thousands of acres of red pine (Pinus resinosa) plantations were established on forest lands that had been harvested during pre-salvage and salvage operations. Many of these plantations occur in the Downeast region of Washington and Hancock Countie ...
... budworm epidemic of the late 1970s and early 1980s, thousands of acres of red pine (Pinus resinosa) plantations were established on forest lands that had been harvested during pre-salvage and salvage operations. Many of these plantations occur in the Downeast region of Washington and Hancock Countie ...
PPT Slide
... 5.4 Temperate climate zones have average annual temperature between 5 and 20oC 5. 5 Boreal and polar climate zones have average temperatures below 5oC 5. 6 Climate zones with tropical latitudes have average temperatures exceeding 20oC ...
... 5.4 Temperate climate zones have average annual temperature between 5 and 20oC 5. 5 Boreal and polar climate zones have average temperatures below 5oC 5. 6 Climate zones with tropical latitudes have average temperatures exceeding 20oC ...
3. hotspot casestudy info
... According to the World Database on Protected Areas, about 10,859 km², representing about 14 percent of the total land area, in the Cape Floristic Region is in protected areas, nearly all of it in IUCN categories I to IV. However, this land is far from representative of the hotspot's full diversity; ...
... According to the World Database on Protected Areas, about 10,859 km², representing about 14 percent of the total land area, in the Cape Floristic Region is in protected areas, nearly all of it in IUCN categories I to IV. However, this land is far from representative of the hotspot's full diversity; ...
Chapter 4 4.3 Succession
... – Sometimes, existing communities are not completely destroyed by disturbances. In these situations, secondary succession occurs. – Secondary succession proceeds faster than primary succession because soil survives the disturbance. As a result, new and surviving vegetation can regrow rapidly. – Seco ...
... – Sometimes, existing communities are not completely destroyed by disturbances. In these situations, secondary succession occurs. – Secondary succession proceeds faster than primary succession because soil survives the disturbance. As a result, new and surviving vegetation can regrow rapidly. – Seco ...
Chapter 4 4.3 Succession
... – Sometimes, existing communities are not completely destroyed by disturbances. In these situations, secondary succession occurs. – Secondary succession proceeds faster than primary succession because soil survives the disturbance. As a result, new and surviving vegetation can regrow rapidly. – Seco ...
... – Sometimes, existing communities are not completely destroyed by disturbances. In these situations, secondary succession occurs. – Secondary succession proceeds faster than primary succession because soil survives the disturbance. As a result, new and surviving vegetation can regrow rapidly. – Seco ...
Sample HGSE 355 Syllabus
... Course Description: This course provides and in-depth examination of the processes that shape coastal terrestrial ecosystems through time and applications of that information to present-day management. Topics include geological history of BC’s coast; soils; Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (B ...
... Course Description: This course provides and in-depth examination of the processes that shape coastal terrestrial ecosystems through time and applications of that information to present-day management. Topics include geological history of BC’s coast; soils; Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (B ...
The effective factors on diversity of natural regeneration and
... In conditions further destruction appear thorny species such as Crataegusspin areas closer to the forest corral that have nurse role for created regeneration. Confirms the results that have been obtained from this research (Pollock et al., 2005),(Noack et al., 2010), (Cierjacks and Hensen, 2003), (M ...
... In conditions further destruction appear thorny species such as Crataegusspin areas closer to the forest corral that have nurse role for created regeneration. Confirms the results that have been obtained from this research (Pollock et al., 2005),(Noack et al., 2010), (Cierjacks and Hensen, 2003), (M ...
The biodiversity values of European virgin forests
... forests (MAY 1988; STORK 1993). When Terry Erwin, an American Entomologist, wanted to make an estimate on how many species are living on our planet, he started out with tropical rain forests, and with arthropods (ERWIN and SCOTT 1980), because they make up by far most of compositional and functional ...
... forests (MAY 1988; STORK 1993). When Terry Erwin, an American Entomologist, wanted to make an estimate on how many species are living on our planet, he started out with tropical rain forests, and with arthropods (ERWIN and SCOTT 1980), because they make up by far most of compositional and functional ...
identifying diurnal and nocturnal frugivores in the terrestrial and
... We recorded only 23 different animal species at fruiting trees. This figure did not include small species of frugivorous birds such as bulbuls, white-eyes, and babblers, and because we focused on large-fruited species we were unlikely to detect such birds. Another factor is that the Sinharaja forest ...
... We recorded only 23 different animal species at fruiting trees. This figure did not include small species of frugivorous birds such as bulbuls, white-eyes, and babblers, and because we focused on large-fruited species we were unlikely to detect such birds. Another factor is that the Sinharaja forest ...
Preliminary Report - Rufford Small Grants
... consists of evergreen and semievergreen forests in the lower-lying areas with sholagrassland habitat in the higher altitudes. The eastern tip of the Sanctuary is adjacent to the north-western boundary of Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) National Park, separated by a narrow strip of coffee plantations. The ...
... consists of evergreen and semievergreen forests in the lower-lying areas with sholagrassland habitat in the higher altitudes. The eastern tip of the Sanctuary is adjacent to the north-western boundary of Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) National Park, separated by a narrow strip of coffee plantations. The ...
Restoring Forest Landscapes A “Win
... have promoted conservation of the world’s ecosystems. Although the extent of protected areas has significantly increased in all regions, the degradation of forest landscapes and other terrestrial ecosystems still continues at alarming rates. The negative consequences for people, the environment and ...
... have promoted conservation of the world’s ecosystems. Although the extent of protected areas has significantly increased in all regions, the degradation of forest landscapes and other terrestrial ecosystems still continues at alarming rates. The negative consequences for people, the environment and ...
Chapter 100 - Burnett County, WI
... The soils of Burnett County have been derived largely from the weathering of the glacial drift deposits and show a great variation within relatively short distances. Since the glacial period, the soils have been modified by water action, wind, and the accumulation and incorporation of organic materi ...
... The soils of Burnett County have been derived largely from the weathering of the glacial drift deposits and show a great variation within relatively short distances. Since the glacial period, the soils have been modified by water action, wind, and the accumulation and incorporation of organic materi ...
Pest profile – Oak processionary moth
... urticating (irritating) hairs that carry a toxin which can be blown in the wind and cause serious irritation to the skin, eyes and bronchial tubes of humans and animals. They are considered a significant human health problem when populations reach outbreak proportions, such as in The Netherlands and ...
... urticating (irritating) hairs that carry a toxin which can be blown in the wind and cause serious irritation to the skin, eyes and bronchial tubes of humans and animals. They are considered a significant human health problem when populations reach outbreak proportions, such as in The Netherlands and ...
PDF - Tylianakis Lab Group
... entries on the ecology of all the world’s bird species (Sekercioglu et al. 2004, see Appendix A). We classified 6093 tropical bird species based on their most preferred three habitats listed in published species accounts. The habitat preferences considered for this analysis were (1) only natural fore ...
... entries on the ecology of all the world’s bird species (Sekercioglu et al. 2004, see Appendix A). We classified 6093 tropical bird species based on their most preferred three habitats listed in published species accounts. The habitat preferences considered for this analysis were (1) only natural fore ...
Tropical Communities
... Bawa K. S. (1990). Plant-pollinator interactions in Tropical Rain Forests. Annual Reviews of Ecology and Systematics 21, 399-422. [Well-written text for the mature student, especially for postgraduate students] Bawa K. S. and Hadley M. (1990). Reproductive ecology of tropical forest plants. Paris: U ...
... Bawa K. S. (1990). Plant-pollinator interactions in Tropical Rain Forests. Annual Reviews of Ecology and Systematics 21, 399-422. [Well-written text for the mature student, especially for postgraduate students] Bawa K. S. and Hadley M. (1990). Reproductive ecology of tropical forest plants. Paris: U ...
Bengtsson, J., Nilsson, SG, Franc, A., and Menozzi, P. (2000).
... Andersson and Appelkvist, 1990; Nilsson and Ericson, 1997).1 Some pasture woodlands, like the New Forest in England and the Dehesha woodland in Spain, are probably more similar to the forests where most forest organisms evolved than dense ungrazed stands. Fire has also been an important disturbance ...
... Andersson and Appelkvist, 1990; Nilsson and Ericson, 1997).1 Some pasture woodlands, like the New Forest in England and the Dehesha woodland in Spain, are probably more similar to the forests where most forest organisms evolved than dense ungrazed stands. Fire has also been an important disturbance ...
PowerPoint - New Mexico FFA
... What are the interrelationships between trees and environmental factors? Reproduction is a vital process of every self-perpetuating tree species; however, the reproductive habits vary widely between trees. Seed formation depends on the amount of reserve carbohydrates and nitrogenous materials in th ...
... What are the interrelationships between trees and environmental factors? Reproduction is a vital process of every self-perpetuating tree species; however, the reproductive habits vary widely between trees. Seed formation depends on the amount of reserve carbohydrates and nitrogenous materials in th ...
Rainforests
... • describe what the weather is usually like in a tropical climate. • name the four layers of a rainforest. • tell you about the climate in each layer. • tell you more about one animal living in a rainforest. • tell you some similarities between the Amazon rainforest and Sherwood Forest. • tell ...
... • describe what the weather is usually like in a tropical climate. • name the four layers of a rainforest. • tell you about the climate in each layer. • tell you more about one animal living in a rainforest. • tell you some similarities between the Amazon rainforest and Sherwood Forest. • tell ...
Upland hardwoods Description
... Human Impacts on Upland Hardwoods One way that human have impacted upland hardwood forests is by cutting down trees to build homes. Since upland forests are found on well-drained land and offer beautiful trees with shade and shelter from winds, these locations are popular as home sites. Many thousan ...
... Human Impacts on Upland Hardwoods One way that human have impacted upland hardwood forests is by cutting down trees to build homes. Since upland forests are found on well-drained land and offer beautiful trees with shade and shelter from winds, these locations are popular as home sites. Many thousan ...
Levels of Ecological Study
... to cold, dark, and high water pressure inhabit the abyssal zone Chemoautotrophic prokaryotes are adapted to the hot, low-oxygen environment surrounding deep-sea hydrothermal vents ...
... to cold, dark, and high water pressure inhabit the abyssal zone Chemoautotrophic prokaryotes are adapted to the hot, low-oxygen environment surrounding deep-sea hydrothermal vents ...
Landscape constraints on functional diversity of birds and insects in
... entries on the ecology of all the world’s bird species (Sekercioglu et al. 2004, see Appendix A). We classified 6093 tropical bird species based on their most preferred three habitats listed in published species accounts. The habitat preferences considered for this analysis were (1) only natural fore ...
... entries on the ecology of all the world’s bird species (Sekercioglu et al. 2004, see Appendix A). We classified 6093 tropical bird species based on their most preferred three habitats listed in published species accounts. The habitat preferences considered for this analysis were (1) only natural fore ...
Human Impact Activity
... Directions: 1) Select a biome or ecosystem from the list provided by your teacher. 2) Research your biome and fill out the research chart below. Be sure to record the URL for any source you use. 3) Create an advertisement poster on the back of this paper educating the public (your class) about your ...
... Directions: 1) Select a biome or ecosystem from the list provided by your teacher. 2) Research your biome and fill out the research chart below. Be sure to record the URL for any source you use. 3) Create an advertisement poster on the back of this paper educating the public (your class) about your ...
Hawai`i and Pacific Islands - USA National Phenology Network
... Researchers examined the responses of Hawaiian rainforests and dry forests to both seasonal and El Niño responses to drought. They examined Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and cloud cover using satellite data for 2000-2009. During dry years, vegetation of the dry forests responded with ...
... Researchers examined the responses of Hawaiian rainforests and dry forests to both seasonal and El Niño responses to drought. They examined Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and cloud cover using satellite data for 2000-2009. During dry years, vegetation of the dry forests responded with ...