Effects on Plant and Animal Communities
... Wildlife species of concern. An animal’s specific requirements for food, water, cover, and territory will ultimately determine its use of a particular riparian area. Many studies have been made on wildlife use of riparian forests. A brief summary follows: Large mammals. Mature riparian forests can p ...
... Wildlife species of concern. An animal’s specific requirements for food, water, cover, and territory will ultimately determine its use of a particular riparian area. Many studies have been made on wildlife use of riparian forests. A brief summary follows: Large mammals. Mature riparian forests can p ...
2016 Education and Training Opportunities
... An Introduction to Spatial Capture-Recapture J. Andrew Royle, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD; Chris Sutherland, Department of Environmental Conservation, UMASS-Amherst, Amherst, MA; Richard B. Chandler, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgi ...
... An Introduction to Spatial Capture-Recapture J. Andrew Royle, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD; Chris Sutherland, Department of Environmental Conservation, UMASS-Amherst, Amherst, MA; Richard B. Chandler, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgi ...
Managing open habitats in upland forests
... Appendix 1 lists the main types of conservation designation in the UK that may be relevant for upland habitats and species in upland forests. The most important designations are those for Natura 2000 sites which were selected to meet European Union (EU) Directives for habitats and species and for wi ...
... Appendix 1 lists the main types of conservation designation in the UK that may be relevant for upland habitats and species in upland forests. The most important designations are those for Natura 2000 sites which were selected to meet European Union (EU) Directives for habitats and species and for wi ...
Annual Program Sumary FY 2007
... preparation); $1.5 million for Title II (county payments) projects; $0.5 million for construction and infrastructure improvements; and approximately $1.2 million in fees and collections including recreation fee demonstration sites. Over time, funding in the O&C accounts has been relatively stable. A ...
... preparation); $1.5 million for Title II (county payments) projects; $0.5 million for construction and infrastructure improvements; and approximately $1.2 million in fees and collections including recreation fee demonstration sites. Over time, funding in the O&C accounts has been relatively stable. A ...
SEAN C - University of Toronto | Faculty of Forestry
... Ontario forest biomass-bioenergy systems”. PI, University of Toronto, 2011-2012. 11. NSERC Research Tools and Instruments. “Dual-beam laser altimetry system for groundbased remote sensing of tree and forest canopy structure”. PI, University of Toronto, 20112012. 12. Ontario Centres for Excellence: “ ...
... Ontario forest biomass-bioenergy systems”. PI, University of Toronto, 2011-2012. 11. NSERC Research Tools and Instruments. “Dual-beam laser altimetry system for groundbased remote sensing of tree and forest canopy structure”. PI, University of Toronto, 20112012. 12. Ontario Centres for Excellence: “ ...
New Jersey`s Landscape Project - Rutgers Environmental Stewards
... contaminants in the environment. Forests and grasslands protect the quality of our drinking water, help purify the air we breathe and provide important areas for outdoor recreation. Collectively, these habitats are of critical importance to the diverse assemblage of wildlife found in New Jersey, inc ...
... contaminants in the environment. Forests and grasslands protect the quality of our drinking water, help purify the air we breathe and provide important areas for outdoor recreation. Collectively, these habitats are of critical importance to the diverse assemblage of wildlife found in New Jersey, inc ...
Final Report - Rufford Small Grants
... diverse flora and fauna of marine, freshwater and terrestrial species. It is essential to regard biological diversity at three levels: genetic, species and ecosystem. The genetic diversity in mangroves is almost unknown. The movement of mangrove plant genetic material for reforestation purposes, or ...
... diverse flora and fauna of marine, freshwater and terrestrial species. It is essential to regard biological diversity at three levels: genetic, species and ecosystem. The genetic diversity in mangroves is almost unknown. The movement of mangrove plant genetic material for reforestation purposes, or ...
History and restoration of the longleaf pine-grassland
... face a daunting challenge—recreating an ecosystem, in the face of chronic cumulative stress from human activities, that varied widely over temporal and spatial scales. Key restoration factors include: (1) development of a general understanding of the historical condition of the longleaf ecosystem, e ...
... face a daunting challenge—recreating an ecosystem, in the face of chronic cumulative stress from human activities, that varied widely over temporal and spatial scales. Key restoration factors include: (1) development of a general understanding of the historical condition of the longleaf ecosystem, e ...
ICCF Partners in Conservation
... electronic version of the portfolio will be regularly updated and available on the ICCF website for public viewing. ...
... electronic version of the portfolio will be regularly updated and available on the ICCF website for public viewing. ...
American Woodcock: Habitat Best Management
... However, woodcock habitat management is not suitable in some situations and in some forests. It is critical to know where and where not to help woodcock by creating young forest. Another resource value that may supersede woodcock habitat creation includes threatened and endangered (T & E) species an ...
... However, woodcock habitat management is not suitable in some situations and in some forests. It is critical to know where and where not to help woodcock by creating young forest. Another resource value that may supersede woodcock habitat creation includes threatened and endangered (T & E) species an ...
CONSERVATION AREA MANAGEMENT
... Biodiversity Conservation Planning Process: a DNR process to establish a network of functional representative Michigan ecosystems on a portion of DNR administered lands. Through the process, conservation objectives, targets and values, as well as biophysical, social and economic influences and consi ...
... Biodiversity Conservation Planning Process: a DNR process to establish a network of functional representative Michigan ecosystems on a portion of DNR administered lands. Through the process, conservation objectives, targets and values, as well as biophysical, social and economic influences and consi ...
Management of the Western Shield program: Western Shield review
... Executive Director of the Department, Dr Syd Shea. The approved Western Shield program commenced in 1996. It was determined by the department’s Corporate Executive that the program would essentially be as proposed by Burbidge et al. 1995, with the only full new position being that of the Western Shi ...
... Executive Director of the Department, Dr Syd Shea. The approved Western Shield program commenced in 1996. It was determined by the department’s Corporate Executive that the program would essentially be as proposed by Burbidge et al. 1995, with the only full new position being that of the Western Shi ...
The purpose of this chapter is to focus on growing stands of trees
... commercial products, recreation, aesthetics, wildlife habitat, endangered and threatened resources, and clean water. Understanding landowners’ goals and objectives is essential to ensure that prescribed forestry practices are relevant and will endure over time. Landowners’ goals and objectives must ...
... commercial products, recreation, aesthetics, wildlife habitat, endangered and threatened resources, and clean water. Understanding landowners’ goals and objectives is essential to ensure that prescribed forestry practices are relevant and will endure over time. Landowners’ goals and objectives must ...
Are we Delivering Indigenous Biodiversity Conservation Outcomes
... ways to provide a better biodiversity outcome for New Zealand given the limited resources available for this work. Our comments have been made recognising the outstanding work that is already taking place in this area but also recognising that despite this the decline in indigenous species is ongoin ...
... ways to provide a better biodiversity outcome for New Zealand given the limited resources available for this work. Our comments have been made recognising the outstanding work that is already taking place in this area but also recognising that despite this the decline in indigenous species is ongoin ...
Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Land Use Plan
... water, and other resources found in the Preserve. Provide for public enjoyment of the lands in the Preserve, including the palm oases, desert canyons, and badlands, through development and maintenance of trails and other facilities. Cooperate in developing interpretive programs and environmental ...
... water, and other resources found in the Preserve. Provide for public enjoyment of the lands in the Preserve, including the palm oases, desert canyons, and badlands, through development and maintenance of trails and other facilities. Cooperate in developing interpretive programs and environmental ...
The Riparian Buffer as a Stormwater Best Management Practice
... land adjoining a waterway by preserving the floodplain, keeping native soils intact, and maintaining the streamside land and streambanks. The vegetative community provides habitat for many species of plants and animals, many of them dependent on riparian habitat features for survival and many of the ...
... land adjoining a waterway by preserving the floodplain, keeping native soils intact, and maintaining the streamside land and streambanks. The vegetative community provides habitat for many species of plants and animals, many of them dependent on riparian habitat features for survival and many of the ...
Conservation Handbook for the Gopher Tortoise in Georgia
... pine ecosystem that come from active management, such as the use of prescribed fire, you will garner supporters and defenders of sustainable forestry. Ensuring that your family understands your management goals and desires is also important, as the most common reason given for owning forestland in G ...
... pine ecosystem that come from active management, such as the use of prescribed fire, you will garner supporters and defenders of sustainable forestry. Ensuring that your family understands your management goals and desires is also important, as the most common reason given for owning forestland in G ...
A model for evaluating the `habitat potential` of a landscape for
... 2005). Most of these models are based on a comparison between currently inhabited and uninhabited areas and the identification of relevant habitat parameters, followed by the delimitation of potentially suitable habitats. However, for declining species whose habitats are massively influenced by anth ...
... 2005). Most of these models are based on a comparison between currently inhabited and uninhabited areas and the identification of relevant habitat parameters, followed by the delimitation of potentially suitable habitats. However, for declining species whose habitats are massively influenced by anth ...
Indo-Gangetic grasslands
... in India, even inside protected areas (e.g. Valmikinagar Wildlife Sanctuary). Swamp Francolin may be able to survive and even breed in sugarcane fields adjacent to natural grasslands, but in general this conversion results in the almost total loss of specialised grassland birds. In northern India, n ...
... in India, even inside protected areas (e.g. Valmikinagar Wildlife Sanctuary). Swamp Francolin may be able to survive and even breed in sugarcane fields adjacent to natural grasslands, but in general this conversion results in the almost total loss of specialised grassland birds. In northern India, n ...
Managing Grasslands, Shrublands and Young Forests for Wildlife
... little has been done in this regard. It is my hope that this guide will help to fill this void to some extent. Given that more than 73% of forestland in the region is privately owned, it is imperative that landowners and the professionals that provide resource management guidance help to address the ...
... little has been done in this regard. It is my hope that this guide will help to fill this void to some extent. Given that more than 73% of forestland in the region is privately owned, it is imperative that landowners and the professionals that provide resource management guidance help to address the ...
Managing Grasslands - New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
... little has been done in this regard. It is my hope that this guide will help to fill this void to some extent. Given that more than 73% of forestland in the region is privately owned, it is imperative that landowners and the professionals that provide resource management guidance help to address the ...
... little has been done in this regard. It is my hope that this guide will help to fill this void to some extent. Given that more than 73% of forestland in the region is privately owned, it is imperative that landowners and the professionals that provide resource management guidance help to address the ...
SUBMISSION on the
... together, as this has enabled an assessment of slightly different provisions. Structure of this submission This submission first addresses generic issues that apply to all Conservation Management Strategies, with reference to the Auckland CMS, and discusses some of the key legislative responsibiliti ...
... together, as this has enabled an assessment of slightly different provisions. Structure of this submission This submission first addresses generic issues that apply to all Conservation Management Strategies, with reference to the Auckland CMS, and discusses some of the key legislative responsibiliti ...
Wildlife Management Course Outline
... 1. Explain the role of hunting as a management tool 2. Summarize the role of harvest regulations in managing wildlife populations 3. Compare and contrast the official position of various groups and organizations on regulated hunting as a wildlife management tool 4. Discuss the role of hunting as a r ...
... 1. Explain the role of hunting as a management tool 2. Summarize the role of harvest regulations in managing wildlife populations 3. Compare and contrast the official position of various groups and organizations on regulated hunting as a wildlife management tool 4. Discuss the role of hunting as a r ...
Prospects for biodiversity conservation in the Atlantic Forest
... 800 masl, which still concentrate most areas within the major centers of species endemism. Unfortunately, up to 88% of the original forest habitat has been lost, mainly across these low to intermediate elevations, whereas protected areas are clearly skewed towards high elevations above 1200 masl. At ...
... 800 masl, which still concentrate most areas within the major centers of species endemism. Unfortunately, up to 88% of the original forest habitat has been lost, mainly across these low to intermediate elevations, whereas protected areas are clearly skewed towards high elevations above 1200 masl. At ...