Restoration Goals for Oregon White Oak Habitats in the South Puget Sound Region
Author: Ian Hanna
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 113
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Author: Ian Hanna
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 113
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Published: 2002
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Dean Apostol
Publisher: Island Press
Published: 2012-09-26
Total Pages: 505
ISBN-13: 1610911032
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Pacific Northwest is a global ecological "hotspot" because of its relatively healthy native ecosystems, a high degree of biodiversity, and the number and scope of restoration initiatives that have been undertaken there. Restoring the Pacific Northwest gathers and presents the best examples of state-of-the-art restoration techniques and projects. It is an encyclopedic overview that will be an invaluable reference not just for restorationists and students working in the Pacific Northwest, but for practitioners across North America and around the world.
Author: Constance A. Harrington
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 124
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: David Vesely
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Published: 2004
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The primary purpose of this Guide is to encourage private landowners to conserve, and when appropriate, actively manage Oregon white oaks that already exist on their property, and consider planting additional oaks. In the early chapters of the Guide, we describe some of the uses and benefits of this remarkable tree in hopes of motivating landowners to take action. An introduction to the ecology of the Oregon white oak is included so the reader can better understand how management practices are founded on aspects of the tree's biology. Later chapters are designed to help landowners develop land management goals and understand the process of natural resource planning."--Page 2.
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 974
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Warren Devine
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Published: 2013
Total Pages: 97
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSignificant work has been undertaken to conserve and restore Pacific Northwest Oregon white oak habitats, but this work has almost entirely focused on lands west of the Cascade Range. Much of the historical eastside Oregon white oak savanna and woodland habitat has been lost, and the combined effects of fire suppression, invasive species, grazing, and development threaten significant portions of the remaining extent. This restoration strategy focuses on conservation and preservation of stands that are still structurally and functionally intact, and restoration of degraded stands, to ensure the longevity of this habitat and the species that rely on it. The target audience is managers at the Mt. Hood, Gifford Pinchot, and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The strategy includes a review of the relevant biological and ecological literature, a discussion of restoration issues, tools for prioritizing restoration sites and choosing management actions, and discusson of management activities. Also included are maps, restoration case studies, recommendations for planning and research, and an annotated bibliography of relevant literature.
Author: Eric M. Larsen
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 56
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Published: 2004
Total Pages: 65
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Peter Jay Gould
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 56
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn recent years, interest has increased in restoring Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana Dougl. ex Hook.) and prairie landscapes in the Pacific Northwest, especially where elements of historical plant communities are intact. We evaluated the effect of alternative management scenarios on the extent and condition of Oregon white oak, the extent of prairie, and the harvest and standing volumes of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) within a 2934-ha portion of Fort Lewis, Washington (named the Tenalquot Planning Area for the purpose of the project). A landscape-level analysis of the scenarios was completed using a geographic information system, a forest growth model (ORGANON), and landscape visualization software (EnVision). The scenarios ranged from no active management to restoration of the historical extent of oak and prairies within the planning area. The results indicate that the window of opportunity for restoring oak and prairie landscapes in the Puget Sound lowlands and other regions is small, and aggressive management is needed to maintain or enhance these landscapes. The project demonstrates the value of landscape-level analyses and the use of new technologies for conveying the results of alternative management scenarios.