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Showing 1 to 20 of 91 for “"Natural areas"”.
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Applications of aerial imagery in identification of natural areas
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A rationale for maintaining natural and near-natural areas in developing countries
This dissertation seeks to establish that certain natural goods are systematically undervalued and neglected in the decision-making processes of private and public institutions. It is further argued that these natural goods lend security to and enhance the quality of life, hence their continued …
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Teacher Perspectives on Environmental Education Programs Provided By Eastern Kentucky University Division of Natural Areas
… Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Division of Natural Areas has been conducting EE programming for students K-12 for the past 13 years. The areas utilized for EE programming include Maywoods Environmental and Educational Laboratory in Garrard County, KY or Lilley Cornett Woods Appalachian …
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Spatial Tools for Management of Protected Natural Areas: Case Studies in Camping Management and Trail Impact Assessment
… tool for trail impact assessment. Protected natural areas like Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) rely heavily on trails to facilitate visitor access while spatially concentrating environmental impacts to their treads. Assessing the condition of these trails is difficult due to the logistical …
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Evaluation of native bee nesting rates and beetle community assemblages in the presence of clothianidin in the soil of natural areas
… suggest that neonicotinoid contamination of natural habitats can have a number of environmental consequences for arthropods and that these effects are not always consistent between taxa or feeding guild. Further trophic interactions between beetle feeding guilds in conjunction with …
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Environmental education in secondary schools in metropolitan Durban : opportunities and constraints in the use of the natural environment
… requirements of teachers regarding the use of natural areas for environmental/ecological fieldwork were investigated by means of two surveys which used open-ended questions and numerical rating scales. An exploratory postal survey of school principals was used to investigate the current use of …
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Negotiating boundaries : (co)-managing natural and urban areas on the Cape Peninsula
… experienced in managing abutting urban and natural areas represent a microcosm of the issues facing future conservation practices. The focal areas for this study are Kommetjie and Ocean View -- two adjacent but insulated communities, that reflect basic socio-economic characteristics of South …
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Evaluation of anthropogenic disturbance on African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) physiological stress, behaviour, and population density using non-invasive methods
… otters (ACOs) from a transformed area and natural areas using non-invasive techniques. An enzyme-immunoassay for measuring faecal glucocorticoid metabolite (fGCM) concentrations as a measure of stress in ACOs was established by comparing fGCM concentrations from a captive otter before and …
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The effectiveness of urban conservation programs for engaging the public and enhancing wildlife habitat
… Urban residents also have limited access to natural areas, which may limit public support for conservation. Given these challenges, effectively engaging the public in conservation initiatives is increasingly important. The Nature in the City (NIC) initiative was launched in 2014 by the City …
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Wilderness visitor managment and Antarctic tourism
… numbers of tourists who are visiting wilderness areas in Antarctica. Previous research has addressed Antarctic tourism largely as a policy issue. This research looks at Antarctic tourism in the context of the debate on wilderness and focuses on the implications for tourism and on the thinking …
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How land use influences wildlife occupancy and species richness in the City of Cape Town
… is rapidly transforming and fragmenting natural habitat, disrupting ecosystems and negatively impacting biodiversity. The city of Cape Town is situated in a global biodiversity hotspot but sustained anthropogenic activities have resulted in the local extirpation of most medium and large …
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Valuing Chicago’s beaches across race and income
… has estimated the recreational values of natural areas, but that research has largely neglected the values of natural areas in urban environments, and has focused on generating total or median household values rather than exploring how benefits are distributed among racial, ethnic, and …
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How vertebrate communities affect quality and yield of macadamia farms in Levubu, South Africa
… change with landscape and may be supported by natural vegetation. It is hence inevitable to assess them together to uncover their relative value and importance. Habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services. Agricultural intensification can cause …
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Aspects of municipalities associated with occupancy of Chimney Swifts and Common Nighthawks in Illinois
… contributing factor. Both species breed in urban areas. Chimney Swifts historically nested in tree cavities but now primarily nest in masonry chimneys, while nighthawks nest on both gravel rooftops and bare ground in grasslands and woodlands. Suitable chimneys and gravel rooftops are becoming less …
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Elevating Small Town Streetscape
… units without encroaching on surrounding natural areas or sprawling into the outskirts. Through an analysis of existing urban design principles and case studies of proposed vertical cities, the research will investigate the feasibility and benefits of implementing a vertical street …
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Sustainable landscape planting in the Negev Desert
… and aesthetic characteristics as well as their natural growing conditions are analysed. The analysis leads to an evaluation of the Negev plants in terms of suitability for particular uses in the Negev landscape. The conclusion reached is that the main reason for the non-use of the native plants …
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Assessing and Evaluating Recreational Trails on Public Lands
… (visitor created) represent a threat to the natural resources of protected natural areas around the globe. These trails can remove vegetation, displace wildlife, alter hydrology, alter habitat, spread invasive species, and fragment landscapes. The second article (Chapter 3) examines informal …
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Determining the Suitability of Functional Landscapes and Wildlife Corridors Utilizing Conservation GIS Methods in Denton County, Texas.
Denton County's unique cultural and natural landscape has undergone dramatic transformations during the past two centuries due to agricultural, urban and suburban processes which accelerated the loss and removal of native habitat and wildlife. This research sought out to identify the remaining …
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Seeing the city for the forest : the transformation and preservation of New York City's old growth urban forest
… several examples of old growth forests. These natural areas are at risk--from their vulnerability to climate impacts, to development pressures, to a lack of support for and information about managing urban forests. Urban forests will only become more crucial to quality of life in cities into …
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