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Showing 1 to 20 of 64 for “"Human Dimensions"”.
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The human dimensions of restoring degraded forests and lands : case of Cameroon
… forest and land restoration. Understanding the human dimension of restoration, which has been recently dominated by ecological dimension assessments is important for strategic planning. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the human dimension of forest and land restoration in …
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Losing our lakes: an assessment of the human dimensions of lakeshore landowner shoreland management
The fragility of shorelines and the impact of residential development on habitat and water quality led to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's interest in promoting native vegetative buffers. First, I used the Integrative Model (IM) (Fishbein & Yzer, 2003) to evaluate lakeshore …
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Human Dimensions of Habitat Conservation on Western Agricultural Lands: Engaging Producers in the Conservation Conversation
… Given this need to better understand the human dimensions of habitat conservation on agricultural lands, we used two research projects to investigate landowner considerations related to land management decisions as well as how to effectively engage landowners in the conservation process. …
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INVASION DYNAMICS OF FRESHWATER CRAYFISH IN A MAN-DOMINATED LAND: SPATIO-TEMPORAL, ECOLOGICAL AND HUMAN DIMENSIONS
… their impacts remains challenging, especially in human-dominated landscapes where human-aided dispersal is highly possible. This thesis in particular advances understanding of freshwater crayfish invasion dynamics in Lombardy (Northern Italy) by integrating spatio-temporal modelling, impact …
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STAKEHOLDER CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES: APPLYING A SOCIO- ECOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK TO INTEGRATE HUMAN DIMENSIONS WITH U.S. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
… and desired conditions of both wildlife and humans. Current state wildlife practitioners offer a unique perspective into the challenges that exist barring this integration. Through semi-structured interviews with wildlife managers in Maryland and Florida, this research explores current …
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Human Dimensions of Young Forest Conservation Programs: Effects of Outreach, Post-Program Management, and a Coupled Systems Perspective
… intentions. Finally, we applied a coupled human and natural systems lens to investigate the linkage between wildlife outcomes, landowner perceptions, and continued young forest management. Our results demonstrate how in-person outreach can shape positive conservation experiences and …
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The role of human dimensions of natural resources and risk communication in mitigation efforts during flood recovery: a Lyons, Colorado case study
… climate change is a global phenomenon caused by humans that impacts people and will continue to do so (Vitousek, 1997). Until recently, research efforts have focused primarily on identifying human causes of climate change and affecting behaviors that aid in prevention of this phenomenon. There is …
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Characteristics of fishers: a case study of Zeekoevlei, Cape Town
… socio-ecological systems consisting of both human and ecological components. Managing fishery resources has almost always focused on ecological concerns without due consideration being given to the human dimensions. However, increasingly more scholars are recognising the need to integrate the …
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ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIETAL IMPACTS OF SUBURBAN WHITE-TAILED DEER: A CASE STUDY IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA
… populations, deer impacts on vegetation, and human preferences toward deer and deer management to support decision making. My study based in the Chicago Metropolitan Area during 2007-2011, utilized a multi-faceted approach to investigate common obstacles in suburban deer management. In my …
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Characterizing a Hidden Fishery: Setline Fishing in the New River, Virginia
Catfishes Ictaluridae are important food fish that are harvested from the New River, Virginia by multiple methods, yet standard creel survey approaches do not accurately sample setline effort, a popular fishing gear for catfish. I characterized the New River setline fishery by estimating setline …
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What is counted becomes what counts: Measuring the correct learning outcomes in adult literacy.
… creating a new model of assessment integrating human dimensions, based on the initial parameters set by the learner. It was agreed that initial and formative assessment are relevant and useful for lesson planning, but a discursive, purposeful approach to summative assessment should be undertaken …
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Emotional Evidence of Change: Highlanders Experiences with Glacial Retreat in Peru
… environments, with less evidence present in the human dimensions, and particularly less on how it affects individuals who reside in these spaces on an emotional level. An emotional geography lens unveils the need for a deeper understanding of the individualistic ties humans have to people, …
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Applying Theory To Management: Assessing the Practicality of Leopold's Land Ethic and the Risk Information and Processing (RISP) Model for Wildlife Management
… knowledge, community, and behavioral obligation dimensions drawn from Leopold's Land Ethic explained 54% of the variance in farmers' perceived environmental responsibilities. Although these studies focus on unrelated topics, they concern the human dimensions of natural resource management, …
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The effects of invasive alien plants on cultural ecosystem services : tourism and recreation
… identifies the value in combining qualitative, human dimensions, with quantitative data and mapping approaches in ecosystem services research.
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Factors Driving Recreational Disturbance of Waterbirds on the Texas Coast
… to avian species has increased through human development and activities, resulting in a decrease in bird populations. While many recreationists may believe that mortality is the only type of harmful disturbance, direct and indirect anthropogenic activities as well as natural occurrences …
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Inland recreational fisheries: harvest regulation effectiveness and analysis of angling community social factors
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2022-11-11 without embargo terms
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Implications of natural boundaries for placemaking as a collaborative practice between humans and animals
… and spatially. When applied beyond the human scope, "place" takes on new meaning as humans and nonhuman animals each take part in their own placemaking practices. This study evaluates the practice of placemaking as it relates to long-term wildlife-human cohabitation and coexistence. …
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Collaboration within the Puget Sound Marine and Nearshore Scientific Community
… 48% in biology, and 38% in fisheries science. Human dimensions disciplines with the greatest representation of training included policy analysis (12% of all nodes), sociology (4%) and economics (4%). The discussion highlights factors reported to facilitate or inhibit success of collaborative …
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Ring-necked Pheasant and hunter interactions
Hunting has been declining as a pastime throughout the United States for decades. If this trend persists, it could have serious implications for the continuation of some wildlife agency programs that depend on hunters for political, financial, or harvest related support. In response, agencies have …
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