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Showing 1 to 20 of 101 for “"conservation measures"”.
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Assessing conservation measures for five Southern African endemic shark species
… according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. However, South Africa continues its efforts to protect the marine environment with a network of 42 Marine Protected Areas established; the Second National Plan for the Protection of Sharks was published in …
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Factors Affecting the Adoption of Home Heating Energy Conservation Measures: A Behavioral Approach
… homeowners' adoption of home heating energy conservation measures by analysing a number of factors that are thought to be underlying determinants of adoption behavior. The basic approach is behavioral drawing on the knowledge built up in behavioral geography through studies on natural hazards …
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The Measurement & Verification of Energy Conservation Measures at a Coal-fired Power Plant
… changes attributable to specific energy conservation measures from those changes brought about by other factors, or that would have occurred anyway for other reasons. An extensive literature review was undertaken, firstly into M&V and secondly into CFPP design and performance. The …
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Effects of land tenure on soil and water conservation measures in Tanzania?s Kigoma Region
… these farmers to invest in soil and water conservation (SWC) measures, which can combat land degradation, and consequently improve plot productivity. Studies on the nexus between land tenure and SWC measures in Africa are rare and have yielded mixed results. This paper examines the …
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Up and down the little berg: archaeological resource managment in the Natal Drakensberg
… gather the basic information essential to devise conservation measures. 5. to make recommendations as to the steps necessary to conserve the paintings. This would include identifying 'bench mark' sites with a view to keeping track of the influence of conservation measures, visitor usage, and …
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Water Conservation in Central Texas: Sustainable Water Savings and Future Applications
… to address potential shortages, municipal water conservation is expected to contribute 145,277 acre-feet of water supplies per year in Central Texas (TWDB 2006). The economic and per unit water savings of specific conservation measures are not well documented and few studies have been published …
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ΠΑΡΑΜΕΤΡΟΙ ΣΧΕΔΙΑΣΜΟΥ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΧΡΗΣΗΣ ΤΩΝ ΚΤΙΡΙΩΝ ΠΟΥ ΕΠΗΡΕΑΖΟΥΝ ΤΗΝ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΗ ΤΟΥΣ ΣΥΜΠΕΡΙΦΟΡΑ. ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ ΑΞΙΟΛΟΓΗΣΗ ΜΕ ΣΥΣΧΕΤΙΣΜΟ ΤΗΣ ΔΥΝΑΤΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΕΞΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΗΣΗΣ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΣΘΕΤΩΝ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΩΝ ΔΑΠΑΝΩΝ
A CONTRIBUTION IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY CONSERVATION IN DWELLINGS IS THE RESEARCHIN DEPTH, CARRIED OUT IN GREECE FOR THE PH.D THESIS. IN THIS RESEARCH, THE SPECIAL CLIMATIC CONDITION, THE WAY OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND THE REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS THE ENERGY BEHAVIOUR OF USERS IN THE GREEK CONTEXT …
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Populations studies on two endemic taxa of southwestern Sardinia: Dianthus morisianus Vals. (Caryophyllaceae) and Anchusa littorea Moris (Boraginaceae)
… making it difficult to identify and recommend conservation actions. The thesis provides a detailed investigation of the population ecology of the existing populations of the two species with the aim of identifying the constraints on their viability. Specifically, the aims of the present study …
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Remembering The Church In The Wildwood: The Archival Processing And Digitization Of The Martinsville Baptist Church Collection
… of Martinsville Baptist Church and explains conservation measures taken during the archival processing and digitization of records in the Martinsville Baptist Church Collection.</p>
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Bryophyte diversity patterns in a fragmented landscape : a case study of South African West Coast renosterveld
… nested and evaluate the extent to which existing conservation measures are appropriate for the long-term survival of the bryophyte flora in this vegetation type. Seventy-two bryophyte species were recorded from 23 fragments ranging from 0.1 to 102 hectares.
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A New Approach to Texas Groundwater Management: An Environmental Justice Argument to Challenge the Rule of Capture
… wants to consider the implementation of water conservation measures to reduce per capita water use in order to meet future demands; while the other group wants to spend millions of dollars to build reservoirs and dams along with laying thousands of miles of pipeline to move water around the …
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Relationship of human intrusion on avian body mass: Do recreationists hinder birds’ abilities to acquire fat during migration?
… show increased sensitivity to human presence, conservation measures should focus on reducing pedestrian activity for quality stopover habitats.
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Indicators for Minimizing Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions at Wastewater Treatment Facilities
… areas and optimize by adopting several energy conservation measures (ECMs). This study also involves the quantification of GHG emissions based on the energy consumption. The benefits of the study include minimizing energy and GHG emission.</p>
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A greener plan for public housing: a study of Colorado Housing Authorities' utilization of green built technology
… a limited number of CHAs have undertaken energy conservation measures. This study examines current energy savings program implementation among CHAs. More specifically, the study will investigate how CHAs incorporate energy efficient technologies into existing facility maintenance as well as new …
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Testing the accuracy of machine learning methods to predict deforestation
… lead to specific policy responses promoting conservation measures. Common deforestation patterns are fish-bone, radial, geometric, and diffuse. This thesis aims to explore the predictive power of machine learning techniques to predict spatial patterns of human activities and compare their …
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South Africa's implementation of the European community regulation to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
… effect of undermining existing management and conservation measures at a national, regional or international level. In addition, IUU also defeats the purpose of stock rebuilding initiatives, thereby resulting in untold economic, social and ecological losses, making sustainable use an impossible …
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Decision process for energy efficient building retrofits : the owner's perspective
Energy consumption and conservation is an important consideration for commercial building owners. The commercial building sector consumes a great deal of energy. Energy reduction for commercial buildings can result in operations cost savings and reduction in environmentally harmful emissions. The …
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Fisheries management and flags of convenience
… the need for effective fisheries management and conservation measures. Many states have adopted international instruments or have participated in regional conservation committees to regulate and control fishing activities within their jurisdiction as well as on the high seas. However, compliance …
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Antarctic Protected Areas
… is examined - protection of sites is one of the measures available to Contracting Parties to the Treaty for the preservation and conservation of the Antarctic Environment. Protected sites are categorised: site designations are described and weaknesses are identified in terms of site selection …
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Effects of riparian buffer width on stream salamander populations in the southern Appalachian Mountains
… My results indicate that current riparian forest conservation measures are inadequate to preserve either larval or adult salamander populations.
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