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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"natural resources conservation"”.
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Assessment of Environmental Awareness, Sensitivity and Concerns of local communities towards natural Resources Conservation Surrounding Ngorongoro Forest Reserve
Awareness of local people who live in or adjacent conservation areas are of vital significance in determining the conservation of natural resources. This is because local people are the stewards of resources found near or within the areas they live. The important thing is that, awareness does …
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Texas Beef Cattle Producers' Behavioral Intention to Adopt Recommended Stocking Rates: Implications for Water and Land Quality
… knowledge of stocking rates and awareness of the Natural Resources Conservation Services and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board on behavioral intention to adopt grazing management practices. A regression analysis found three items, based on county appraisal district recommendations, …
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Using Bioretention Retrofits to Achieve the Goals of Virginia's New Stormwater Management Regulations
… required to meet the RRM and the sub-watershed's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) curve number. However, the required size for some of the cells is much larger than those typically seen. With the RRM applied for all of the sub-watersheds, the resulting hydrograph at the watershed …
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Developing and Evaluating the Composite Runoff Index Geographic Model for Urban Rainfall-Runoff Modeling
… techniques: the curve number (CN) for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Curve-Number (NRCS-CN) method and the runoff coefficient (C) for the rational method. The RIc geographic model, as developed using Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and demonstrated in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides an …
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Runoff Impacts And Lid Mitigation Techniques For Mansionization Based Stormwater Effects In Fairfax County, Va
This study uses the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) TR-55 method to quantify the increase in stormwater runoff volume from infill residential redevelopment, or mansionization, in a 34-acre residential subwatershed of Fairfax County, Virginia. Analysis of 10 redeveloped lots in the …
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Human Dimensions of Young Forest Conservation Programs: Effects of Outreach, Post-Program Management, and a Coupled Systems Perspective
Achieving long-term conservation gains through the framework of conservation incentive programs requires an understanding of both the ecological and social components of these programs. Landowner program experiences and management decisions after program participation are important for long-term …
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In Situ Ksat Measurements of Five Fragipan Soils
… design of on-site septic systems. The present Natural Resources Conservation Service permeability ratings are educated estimates based on soil morphological properties, that is, these permeability ratings have not been determined under field conditions. Five representative fragipan soils …
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Using SLEUTH Land Cover Predictions to Estimate Changes in Runoff Quality and Quantity in the Delmarva Peninsula
… the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Services' TR-20 which estimated the peak flows for each watershed based on watershed's size, land cover, soils, and slope. Evaluating the magnitude of these potential changes in the Delmarva Peninsula provides an …
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Documentation and evaluation of medicinal plants with potential for breast cancer therapy as used by Jakun Community of Kampung Peta, Mersing, Johor
… TK is perishing due to socialisation and lack of natural resources conservation. The research aimed to document the TK of medicinal plants used for the treatment of breast cancer by Jakun community of Kampung Peta, Mersing Johor; to examine the secondary metabolites, the antioxidant and cytotoxic …
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Have the National Resources Inventories advanced conservation policy?
… Over the last three decades, the USDA's conservation policy has changed dramatically. Not only has the number of programs multiplied and the scope of issues expanded, but a once-casual link between commodity programs and conservation activities has been formalized. One reason for the …
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Connecting Youth to Public Lands Through the Social Change Model of Leadership Development: The Yosemite Leadership Program
… partnerships are important because they provide resources, networking, and motivation for participants. Finally, a sense of community and belonging among the participants is crucial for building safe spaces and friendships. Participants were particularly grateful for the cohort family dynamics …
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The applicability of recycled waste paper as lightweight building materials
… construction, environmental issues pertaining to natural resources depletion, global warming, energy crisis, waste pollution and greenhouse gas emission have been major issues of concern throughout the world and most especially in the construction industry. This research was conducted to …
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Wetlands Area and Embankment Design for Stimulating Duck Nesting Habitat and Success in Sioux County, North Dakota
… will be constructed will be collected from the Natural Resources Conservation Service county soil survey website. These data will help in deciding if the area can support a wetlands area successfully. The main concern for the project design is to increase the nesting and habitat areas for ducks. …
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RECENT TIMBERING ACTIVITY AS A VARIABLE IN PREDICTIVE MODELING
… to assess the likelihood of identifying cultural resources in a given area for decades. A county-wide predictive model has not been created for any county in the state of Georgia. This research applies what is known about predictive modeling to Henry County, Georgia and assesses its accuracy. It …
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Comparison of topographic information from various sources for engineering design
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) collaborates with many organizations in the state of Illinois to remediate the eutrophication problem in the Gulf of Mexico. To design the projects needed to combat eutrophication efficiently, topographic data will need to be readily available with …
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An analysis of Uukwaluudhi communal conservancy
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Laws
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Development of Soil Survey Methods for Urban Areas
… carbon need to be assessed. Conventional USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) methods take considerable time for full characterization of collected soil samples. This limitation could be overcome by geophysical tools such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic …
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Comparative assessment of flood resilience in urban and rural environments: a case study of Chennai City and Wardha River Sub-basin, India
Flooding is one of the most destructive natural disasters, with devastating impacts on human lives, infrastructure, and economies. The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, as highlighted by the 2024 Global Risks Report, emphasize the need for effective flood management …
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Assessing the role of probiotics for the enhancement of soil quality under cover crops
… studies. This research was conducted at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Health Demonstration Farm, Chariton County, Missouri to quantify probiotic effects on soil biology and enzyme activity. Prior to 2012, the site was comprised of conventional corn (Zea mays …
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'It Should've Never Been Broke Out': Understanding Participation in the Conservation Reserve Program in Southwest Kansas and Southeast Colorado
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) plays a vital role in restoring grasslands by removing highly erodible land from production; however, landscape-scale conservation success depends on participation. Fluctuating trends in participation suggest a need to better understand landowners' motivations …
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