Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States

Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States

Author: Therese M. Poland

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 3030453677

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This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ecological and economic damage with ever increasing world trade. This multi-disciplinary book, written by over 100 national experts, presents the latest research on a wide range of natural science and social science fields that explore the ecology, impacts, and practical tools for management of invasive species. It covers species of all taxonomic groups from insects and pathogens, to plants, vertebrates, and aquatic organisms that impact a diversity of habitats in forests, rangelands and grasslands of the United States. It is well-illustrated, provides summaries of the most important invasive species and issues impacting all regions of the country, and includes a comprehensive primary reference list for each topic. This scientific synthesis provides the cultural, economic, scientific and social context for addressing environmental challenges posed by invasive species and will be a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, natural resource managers and practitioners.


Historic Highway Bridges of Oregon

Historic Highway Bridges of Oregon

Author: Dwight A. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 9780875952055

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Handsome illustrations of more than two hundred bridges, including Columbia River Scenic Highway bridges, covered bridges, and magnificent coastal bridges.


Wildlife Habitats in Managed Forests

Wildlife Habitats in Managed Forests

Author: Jack Ward Thomas

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13:

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That is what this book is about. It is a framework for planning, in which habitat is the key to managing wildlife and making forest managers accountable for their actions. This book is based on the collective knowledge of one group of resource professionals and their understanding about how wildlife relate to forest habitats. And it provides a longoverdue system for considering the impacts of changes in forest structure on all resident wildlife.


Income Opportunities in Special Forest Products

Income Opportunities in Special Forest Products

Author: Margaret G. Thomas

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780788112362

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Describes special forest products that represent opportunities for rural entrepreneurs to supplement their incomes. Includes: aromatics, berries & wild fruits, cones & seeds, forest botanicals, honey, mushrooms, nuts, syrup, & weaving & dying materials. Each chapter describes market & competition considerations, distribution & packaging, equipment needs, & resource conservation considerations, & also presents a profile of a rural business marketing the products. Products suitable for small or part-time operators are described. 50 photos.


Soldier Extraordinaire

Soldier Extraordinaire

Author: Alfred E. Cornebise

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781940804538

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"Soldier Extraordinaire explores the colorful life and varied accomplishments of Brig. Gen. Frank "Pinkie" Dorn, an unusual player on the world stage during the 1920s and beyond World War II. Over the course of his 30-year Army career, Dorn manifested probing observations and analyses especially of Asia. He produced writings on subjects ranging from Philippine native tribes to Peking's Forbidden City and the origins of the Sino-Japanese War that began in 1937. Following the end of World War II, he was closely involved in Gen. Douglas MacArthur's brilliant occupation and pacification of Japan. Beyond his military successes, Dorn created world-class art, enjoyed cooking and writing cookbooks, was renowned for his cartography skills, and relished opportunities to comment on the frequent maelstroms and interplay of relevant personalities on social and military scenes."--Provided by publisher.


Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents

Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents

Author: American National Standard

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2007-08-02

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781492379454

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The primary purpose of the Manual of Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents is to promote uniformity and comparability of motor vehicle traffic accident statistics now being developed in Federal, state and local jurisdictions. This manual is divided into two sections, one containing definitions and one containing classification instructions.


Non-Chemical Weed Control

Non-Chemical Weed Control

Author: Khawar Jabran

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-01-03

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0128098821

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Non-Chemical Weed Control is the first book to present an overview of plant crop protection against non-food plants using non-chemical means. Plants growing wild—particularly unwanted plants found in cultivated ground to the exclusion of the desired crop—have been treated with herbicides and chemical treatments in the past. As concern over environmental, food and consumer safety increases, research has turned to alternatives, including the use of cover crops, thermal treatments and biotechnology to reduce and eliminate unwanted plants. This book provides insight into existing and emerging alternative crop protection methods and includes lessons learned from past methodologies. As crop production resources decline while consumer concerns over safety increase, the effective control of weeds is imperative to insure the maximum possible levels of soil, sunlight and nutrients reach the crop plants. - Allows reader to identify the most appropriate solution based on their individual use or case - Provides researchers, students and growers with current concepts regarding the use of modern, environment-friendly weed control techniques - Presents methods of weed management—an important part of integrated weed management in the future - Exploits the knowledge gained from past sustainable weed management efforts


The Environmental Case

The Environmental Case

Author: Judith A. Layzer

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2023-06-05

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 1071870254

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Answers to environmental issues are not black and white. Debates around policy are often among those with fundamentally different values, and the way that problems and solutions are defined plays a central role in shaping how those values are translated into policy. The Environmental Case captures the real-world complexity of creating environmental policy, and this much-anticipated Sixth Edition contains 14 carefully constructed cases, including a new study of the Salton Sea crisis. Through her analysis, Sara Rinfret continues the work of Judith Layzer and explores the background, players, contributing factors, and outcomes of each case, and gives readers insight into some of the most interesting and controversial issues in U.S. environmental policymaking.


101 Hikes in the Majestic Mount Jefferson Region

101 Hikes in the Majestic Mount Jefferson Region

Author: Matt Reeder

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03-21

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9780988912519

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High-resolution topographic maps, detailed directions and suggestions for extending hikes guides hikers to Oregon's Mount Jefferson, a scenic eroded volcanic area in the central Oregon Cascades. Includes appendices listing campgrounds, lookout towers, cabins and resorts, places you can drive to, and top 5 lists (suggestions for best hikes for old grove forests, wildflowers, rushing streams, waterfalls, lakes, panoramic views, fall colors, solitude, rainy days, winter hikes, and for children).