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• 1. [Article] Regional biodiversity monitoring partnership workshop : final report

  The Biodiversity Monitoring Workgroup (Appendix 1)—which consists of federal, state, university, NGO’s, and private landowner stakeholders who are involved in aspects of monitoring biodiversity in the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Regional biodiversity monitoring partnership workshop : final report Author: Institute for Natural Resources The Biodiversity Monitoring Workgroup (Appendix 1)—which consists of federal, state, university, NGO’s, and private landowner stakeholders who are involved in aspects of monitoring biodiversity in the states of Oregon and Washington—conceived of the idea of exploring the possibilities of creating a Regional Biodiversity Monitoring Partnership. The Workgroup’s idea of hosting a workshop to explore such possibilities is grounded in a shared vision that recognizes the underlying value of biodiversity and relies on the compiling, managing, and sharing of biodiversity information in the region that will ultimately inform management and conservation efforts and decisions, and identify gaps where new efforts might be needed. The overall effort is sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station as part of the Focused Sciences Delivery Program’s Biodiversity Initiative and facilitated by the Institute for Natural Resources at OSU. Workshop participants greeted the idea and need of having a partnership with warm regard. Many regarded it as an essential component to extending and elevating the presence of monitoring regional biodiversity efforts. While participants spoke well on behalf of a partnership, this document focuses on the issues that individual participants and break-out groups thought needed to be addressed to create a viable, accessible, and sustainable regional biodiversity monitoring partnership. The issues and recommendations listed throughout the document reflect the range of views of individuals and break-out groups and do not reflect a consensus by all participants. Title: Regional biodiversity monitoring partnership workshop : final report Author: Institute for Natural Resources The Biodiversity Monitoring Workgroup (Appendix 1)—which consists of federal, state, university, NGO’s, and private landowner stakeholders who are involved in aspects of monitoring biodiversity in the states of Oregon and Washington—conceived of the idea of exploring the possibilities of creating a Regional Biodiversity Monitoring Partnership. The Workgroup’s idea of hosting a workshop to explore such possibilities is grounded in a shared vision that recognizes the underlying value of biodiversity and relies on the compiling, managing, and sharing of biodiversity information in the region that will ultimately inform management and conservation efforts and decisions, and identify gaps where new efforts might be needed. The overall effort is sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station as part of the Focused Sciences Delivery Program’s Biodiversity Initiative and facilitated by the Institute for Natural Resources at OSU. Workshop participants greeted the idea and need of having a partnership with warm regard. Many regarded it as an essential component to extending and elevating the presence of monitoring regional biodiversity efforts. While participants spoke well on behalf of a partnership, this document focuses on the issues that individual participants and break-out groups thought needed to be addressed to create a viable, accessible, and sustainable regional biodiversity monitoring partnership. The issues and recommendations listed throughout the document reflect the range of views of individuals and break-out groups and do not reflect a consensus by all participants. Close

• 2. [Article] The Evolution Fish Biodiversity: A Time Series Aproach

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Evolution Fish Biodiversity: A Time Series Aproach Author: Del Valle Erkiaga, Ikerne, Astorkiza, Inma, Astorkiza, Kepa Abstract only. Title: The Evolution Fish Biodiversity: A Time Series Aproach Author: Del Valle Erkiaga, Ikerne, Astorkiza, Inma, Astorkiza, Kepa Abstract only. Close

• 3. [Article] A Regional Biodiversity Monitoring Framework

  A draft monitoring framework that identifies the pieces of a technical plan for biodiversity monitoring, collaboration, and information sharing. The draft sets out to define some general parameters that ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Regional Biodiversity Monitoring Framework Author: Molina, Randy, Pacific Northwest Research Station, United States. Forest Service A draft monitoring framework that identifies the pieces of a technical plan for biodiversity monitoring, collaboration, and information sharing. The draft sets out to define some general parameters that will answer these questions: How do we create partnerships?, What should we measure?, and How do we manage information? Title: A Regional Biodiversity Monitoring Framework Author: Molina, Randy, Pacific Northwest Research Station, United States. Forest Service A draft monitoring framework that identifies the pieces of a technical plan for biodiversity monitoring, collaboration, and information sharing. The draft sets out to define some general parameters that will answer these questions: How do we create partnerships?, What should we measure?, and How do we manage information? Close

• 4. [Article] Mental and biophysical terrains of biodiversity : conservation of oak woodland on family forest

  This research analyzes how family forest owners conceptualize biodiversity in one high-conservation value area of oak woodland in the Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. Oregon white oak (Quercus garyanna) ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Mental and biophysical terrains of biodiversity : conservation of oak woodland on family forest Author: Fischer, Alexandra Paige This research analyzes how family forest owners conceptualize biodiversity in one high-conservation value area of oak woodland in the Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. Oregon white oak (Quercus garyanna) woodland, one of the most biologically diverse ecotypes in the state of Oregon, is in decline. Much of the oak ecotype occurs on the lands of family forest owners. Understanding owners' conceptions of biodiversity is important for the conservation of this important resource. Theories from sociology, social psychology, and policy analysis argue that information about people's knowledge and beliefs is important for understanding and influencing their behavior. This research explores the mental and biophysical terrains of owners' relationships with biodiversity. Through interdisciplinary methods - including concept mapping, in-depth interviews, property mapping and field reconnaissance - it explores the meanings that people give to biodiversity on their family properties. Findings indicate that 1) owners are knowledgeable about the key elements of biodiversity, and 2) their use of this knowledge in management reflects their beliefs about human relationships with nature and external market constraints. Title: Mental and biophysical terrains of biodiversity : conservation of oak woodland on family forest Author: Fischer, Alexandra Paige This research analyzes how family forest owners conceptualize biodiversity in one high-conservation value area of oak woodland in the Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. Oregon white oak (Quercus garyanna) woodland, one of the most biologically diverse ecotypes in the state of Oregon, is in decline. Much of the oak ecotype occurs on the lands of family forest owners. Understanding owners' conceptions of biodiversity is important for the conservation of this important resource. Theories from sociology, social psychology, and policy analysis argue that information about people's knowledge and beliefs is important for understanding and influencing their behavior. This research explores the mental and biophysical terrains of owners' relationships with biodiversity. Through interdisciplinary methods - including concept mapping, in-depth interviews, property mapping and field reconnaissance - it explores the meanings that people give to biodiversity on their family properties. Findings indicate that 1) owners are knowledgeable about the key elements of biodiversity, and 2) their use of this knowledge in management reflects their beliefs about human relationships with nature and external market constraints. Close

• 5. [Article] Heirarachial framework for conserving biodiversity

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Heirarachial framework for conserving biodiversity Author: Kiester, Ross, Corvallis Environmental Research Laboratory, White, Denis, Preston, Eric, Freemark, Kathryn EPA/600/A-98/134. Title: Heirarachial framework for conserving biodiversity Author: Kiester, Ross, Corvallis Environmental Research Laboratory, White, Denis, Preston, Eric, Freemark, Kathryn EPA/600/A-98/134. Close

• 6. [Article] Biodiversity Conservation in a Game Theoretic Model of a Fishery

  This paper proposes a game theoretic modeling framework for the assessment of the trade-off between economic efficiency gains and biodiversity conservation in a fishery. It introduces a biodiversity index, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Biodiversity Conservation in a Game Theoretic Model of a Fishery Author: Sumaila, Ussif Rashid Year: 2001 This paper proposes a game theoretic modeling framework for the assessment of the trade-off between economic efficiency gains and biodiversity conservation in a fishery. It introduces a biodiversity index, and develops an application of the method couched on Namibian hake fisheries. Results from the illustrative example show that the opportunity cost of achieving a “near perfect” level of biodiversity conservation is high. On a more positive note, however, the results also indicate that it is possible (through appropriate management action) to achieve reasonably high biodiversity levels without losing most of the potential economic gains. Title: Biodiversity Conservation in a Game Theoretic Model of a Fishery Author: Sumaila, Ussif Rashid Year: 2001 This paper proposes a game theoretic modeling framework for the assessment of the trade-off between economic efficiency gains and biodiversity conservation in a fishery. It introduces a biodiversity index, and develops an application of the method couched on Namibian hake fisheries. Results from the illustrative example show that the opportunity cost of achieving a “near perfect” level of biodiversity conservation is high. On a more positive note, however, the results also indicate that it is possible (through appropriate management action) to achieve reasonably high biodiversity levels without losing most of the potential economic gains. Close

• 7. [Article] Economic incentives for the conservation of biodiversity with multiple decision-makers

  This thesis investigates the incentives for the conservation of biodiversity with multiple decision-makers by comparing the market equilibrium solution to the social optimum under different assumptions. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Economic incentives for the conservation of biodiversity with multiple decision-makers Author: Bergeron, Nancy This thesis investigates the incentives for the conservation of biodiversity with multiple decision-makers by comparing the market equilibrium solution to the social optimum under different assumptions. Geographic land areas are modeled to permit two conflicting uses: conservation of biodiversity or conversion of the land for some economic activity. Two main models are developed The first model makes use of a downward-sloping demand curve for biodiversity. This demand can represent the partial or total economic value of biodiversily, or more tangibly, the harvest demand for a given rare species. The market equilibrium will provide less of the species than would be socially optimal because of the oligopolistic structure of the supply side of the market. The second model assumes a "blueprint" demand function for biodiversity where species are seen as genetic and chemical "lead" or "blueprint" resources for industrial use. In the static model, rent can be obtained only f a unique landowner possesses the species of value, otherwise the demanding industry will bid the price down until no rent is captured In this case, the market equilibrium of conservation is socially optimal. In a dynamic model, however, this result is not obtained The multiple stage model reveals a dynamic externality. Further modeling and comparison with real world data are needed to appreciate the importance of this divergence of results. The problem of imperfect substitute species is investigated, and too much conservation can occur in the "blueprint" case from society's point of view. Title: Economic incentives for the conservation of biodiversity with multiple decision-makers Author: Bergeron, Nancy This thesis investigates the incentives for the conservation of biodiversity with multiple decision-makers by comparing the market equilibrium solution to the social optimum under different assumptions. Geographic land areas are modeled to permit two conflicting uses: conservation of biodiversity or conversion of the land for some economic activity. Two main models are developed The first model makes use of a downward-sloping demand curve for biodiversity. This demand can represent the partial or total economic value of biodiversily, or more tangibly, the harvest demand for a given rare species. The market equilibrium will provide less of the species than would be socially optimal because of the oligopolistic structure of the supply side of the market. The second model assumes a "blueprint" demand function for biodiversity where species are seen as genetic and chemical "lead" or "blueprint" resources for industrial use. In the static model, rent can be obtained only f a unique landowner possesses the species of value, otherwise the demanding industry will bid the price down until no rent is captured In this case, the market equilibrium of conservation is socially optimal. In a dynamic model, however, this result is not obtained The multiple stage model reveals a dynamic externality. Further modeling and comparison with real world data are needed to appreciate the importance of this divergence of results. The problem of imperfect substitute species is investigated, and too much conservation can occur in the "blueprint" case from society's point of view. Close

• 8. [Article] Tradeoffs associated with managing forested landscapes for multiple-uses

  This study focuses on the tradeoffs that exist for managing forested landscapes for biodiversity and timber production. Tradeoff evaluation is important to natural resource managers so they can understand ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Tradeoffs associated with managing forested landscapes for multiple-uses Author: Lichtenstein, Mark E. This study focuses on the tradeoffs that exist for managing forested landscapes for biodiversity and timber production. Tradeoff evaluation is important to natural resource managers so they can understand the benefits and costs of alternative management prescriptions. The study examines three watersheds in the Oregon Coast Range and 166 terrestrial vertebrate species to determine the productive capacity of the site in terms of biodiversity and timber revenue. Two points are identified that maximize biodiversity and maximize timber revenue that serve as corner solutions for the production possibilities frontier for biodiversity and timber revenue. The frontier identifies all combinations of outputs that are equal in productive efficiency and the slope of the frontier identifies the marginal cost of biodiversity in terms of foregone timber revenue. A special case is then examined that reenacts the proposed management intentions of each ownership group in the study area. The special case model is used to examine the level of efficiency that exists with respect to the productive possibilities frontier. The results of the study indicate that there is a high level of inefficiency in the proposed management intentions of the various ownership groups. Higher levels of revenues can be achieved at the same level of biodiversity. Conversely more biodiversity can be produced at the same level of revenue. Marginal cost analysis also showed that biodiversity comes at an increasingly high cost at the extreme end of the productive capability of the study area. Results also indicate the species that are most affected by management activities are those that require large home ranges (> 200 acres) and species that are the most taxonomically unique. Title: Tradeoffs associated with managing forested landscapes for multiple-uses Author: Lichtenstein, Mark E. This study focuses on the tradeoffs that exist for managing forested landscapes for biodiversity and timber production. Tradeoff evaluation is important to natural resource managers so they can understand the benefits and costs of alternative management prescriptions. The study examines three watersheds in the Oregon Coast Range and 166 terrestrial vertebrate species to determine the productive capacity of the site in terms of biodiversity and timber revenue. Two points are identified that maximize biodiversity and maximize timber revenue that serve as corner solutions for the production possibilities frontier for biodiversity and timber revenue. The frontier identifies all combinations of outputs that are equal in productive efficiency and the slope of the frontier identifies the marginal cost of biodiversity in terms of foregone timber revenue. A special case is then examined that reenacts the proposed management intentions of each ownership group in the study area. The special case model is used to examine the level of efficiency that exists with respect to the productive possibilities frontier. The results of the study indicate that there is a high level of inefficiency in the proposed management intentions of the various ownership groups. Higher levels of revenues can be achieved at the same level of biodiversity. Conversely more biodiversity can be produced at the same level of revenue. Marginal cost analysis also showed that biodiversity comes at an increasingly high cost at the extreme end of the productive capability of the study area. Results also indicate the species that are most affected by management activities are those that require large home ranges (> 200 acres) and species that are the most taxonomically unique. Close

• 9. [Article] Biodiversity : illustrations of some concepts, causes, and consequences

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Biodiversity : illustrations of some concepts, causes, and consequences Author: Russell, Roland B. Title: Biodiversity : illustrations of some concepts, causes, and consequences Author: Russell, Roland B. Close

• 10. [Article] Biological diversity and third world development : a study of the transformation of an ecological concept into natural resource policy

  This work examined the transformation of the concept of biodiversity into natural resource policies of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Bank through 1988. The study identified ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Biological diversity and third world development : a study of the transformation of an ecological concept into natural resource policy Author: Vincent, Robert Montgomery This work examined the transformation of the concept of biodiversity into natural resource policies of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Bank through 1988. The study identified several groups as playing key roles in the transformation process. These were nongovernmental environmental organizations, the scientific community, and the U.S. Congress. As a framework for analysis, a Process Model is presented which depicts the process that transforms a scientific concept into natural resource policy. As a result of this research, modifications to the original Process Model are proposed. Though this study focuses on the scientific concept of biological diversity, it is suggested that the Process Model may be more broadly applied to other resource issues which follow the model's general steps of concept formulation, value identification, legislation development, and policy formulation. Several conclusions are reached from this study. One is that though there was little agreement about the concept of biodiversity within the scientific community, three broad themes evolved. These themes are ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. Second, NGEO members did not adopt scientific concepts of biodiversity, but rather developed value positions with respect to biodiversity. These positions were presented to lawmakers the result being that biodiversity legislation was narrowly focused and did not fully reflect the three major diversity themes developed within the scientific community. Finally, policies developed by agencies responsible for implementing biodiversity legislation reflected Congressional intent and were equally narrowly focused. One consequence is that only selected major biodiversity themes are dealt with in agency policy, and this is reflected in agency funded programs to conserve biological diversity. Title: Biological diversity and third world development : a study of the transformation of an ecological concept into natural resource policy Author: Vincent, Robert Montgomery This work examined the transformation of the concept of biodiversity into natural resource policies of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Bank through 1988. The study identified several groups as playing key roles in the transformation process. These were nongovernmental environmental organizations, the scientific community, and the U.S. Congress. As a framework for analysis, a Process Model is presented which depicts the process that transforms a scientific concept into natural resource policy. As a result of this research, modifications to the original Process Model are proposed. Though this study focuses on the scientific concept of biological diversity, it is suggested that the Process Model may be more broadly applied to other resource issues which follow the model's general steps of concept formulation, value identification, legislation development, and policy formulation. Several conclusions are reached from this study. One is that though there was little agreement about the concept of biodiversity within the scientific community, three broad themes evolved. These themes are ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. Second, NGEO members did not adopt scientific concepts of biodiversity, but rather developed value positions with respect to biodiversity. These positions were presented to lawmakers the result being that biodiversity legislation was narrowly focused and did not fully reflect the three major diversity themes developed within the scientific community. Finally, policies developed by agencies responsible for implementing biodiversity legislation reflected Congressional intent and were equally narrowly focused. One consequence is that only selected major biodiversity themes are dealt with in agency policy, and this is reflected in agency funded programs to conserve biological diversity. Close

• 11. [Article] Regional Biodiversity Monitoring: Partnership Workshop

  Oregon's perspectives, differences, and objectives as they pertain to monitoring biodiversity. Presented at the Regional Biodiversity Monitoring: Partnership Workshop on May 18, 2006.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Regional Biodiversity Monitoring: Partnership Workshop Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Oregon's perspectives, differences, and objectives as they pertain to monitoring biodiversity. Presented at the Regional Biodiversity Monitoring: Partnership Workshop on May 18, 2006. Title: Regional Biodiversity Monitoring: Partnership Workshop Author: Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Oregon's perspectives, differences, and objectives as they pertain to monitoring biodiversity. Presented at the Regional Biodiversity Monitoring: Partnership Workshop on May 18, 2006. Close

• 12. [Article] Systematic Temporal Patterns in the Relationship Between Housing Development and Forest Bird Biodiversity

  To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The article is copyrighted by the Society for Conservation ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Systematic Temporal Patterns in the Relationship Between Housing Development and Forest Bird Biodiversity Author: Keuler, Nicholas S., Lepczyk, Christopher A., Hammer, Roger B., Pidgeon, Anna M., Radeloff, Volker C., Wood, Eric M., Flather, Curtis H., Stewart, Susan I. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The article is copyrighted by the Society for Conservation Biology and published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. It can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/%28ISSN%291523-1739. Title: Systematic Temporal Patterns in the Relationship Between Housing Development and Forest Bird Biodiversity Author: Keuler, Nicholas S., Lepczyk, Christopher A., Hammer, Roger B., Pidgeon, Anna M., Radeloff, Volker C., Wood, Eric M., Flather, Curtis H., Stewart, Susan I. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The article is copyrighted by the Society for Conservation Biology and published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. It can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/%28ISSN%291523-1739. Close

• 13. [Article] Evaluating Temporal Consistency in Marine Biodiversity Hotspots

  This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Public Library of Science. The published article can be found at: http://www.plosone.org/.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluating Temporal Consistency in Marine Biodiversity Hotspots Author: Ingeman, Kurt E., Lindsley, Amy J., Piacenza, Susan E., Barner, Allison K., Reimer, Jessica N., Rowe, Jennifer C., Heppell, Selina S., Thompson, Kevin A., Thurman, Lindsey L., Kindinger, Tye L., Cerny-Chipman, Elizabeth B., Benkwitt, Cassandra E., Boersma, Kate S., Nelson, Jake, Shen, Chenchen This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Public Library of Science. The published article can be found at: http://www.plosone.org/. Title: Evaluating Temporal Consistency in Marine Biodiversity Hotspots Author: Ingeman, Kurt E., Lindsley, Amy J., Piacenza, Susan E., Barner, Allison K., Reimer, Jessica N., Rowe, Jennifer C., Heppell, Selina S., Thompson, Kevin A., Thurman, Lindsey L., Kindinger, Tye L., Cerny-Chipman, Elizabeth B., Benkwitt, Cassandra E., Boersma, Kate S., Nelson, Jake, Shen, Chenchen This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Public Library of Science. The published article can be found at: http://www.plosone.org/. Close

• 14. [Article] Biodiversity of river Ganga (India): An Environmental Economist Perspective

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Biodiversity of river Ganga (India): An Environmental Economist Perspective Author: Shrivastava, Rama Shanker Abstract only. Title: Biodiversity of river Ganga (India): An Environmental Economist Perspective Author: Shrivastava, Rama Shanker Abstract only. Close

• 15. [Article] Key areas for conserving United States’ biodiversity likely threatened by future land use change

  This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Ecological Society of America. The published article can be found at: http://www.esajournal...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Key areas for conserving United States’ biodiversity likely threatened by future land use change Author: Martinuzzi, S., Helmers, D. P., Higgins, J. V., Radeloff, V. C., Plantinga, A. J., Lewis, D. J. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Ecological Society of America. The published article can be found at: http://www.esajournals.org/loi/ecsp. Title: Key areas for conserving United States’ biodiversity likely threatened by future land use change Author: Martinuzzi, S., Helmers, D. P., Higgins, J. V., Radeloff, V. C., Plantinga, A. J., Lewis, D. J. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Ecological Society of America. The published article can be found at: http://www.esajournals.org/loi/ecsp. Close

• 16. [Article] Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity

  Increasing rates of species imperilment and the loss of biological diversity in naturally functioning ecosystems can be directly linked to accelerated urban development and the conversion of natural habitats ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity Author: Shunk, Neal J. Increasing rates of species imperilment and the loss of biological diversity in naturally functioning ecosystems can be directly linked to accelerated urban development and the conversion of natural habitats to satisfy the needs of man. In combating this loss of biodiversity, scientists and policy makers alike recognize the relevance of habitat conservation. This research, funded by a cooperative grant with USDA Forest Service, relies on a framework for modeling wildlife diversity presented by Montgomery et al (1999), to reveal cost effective habitat conservation strategies. Building on this earlier model, alternative forest management strategies are introduced: information that is vital to timber-based economies. 196 mammalian, reptilian, amphibian, and avian species were used to construct a biodiversity index relevant to the Muddy Creek Watershed, Benton County, Oregon. This index, comprised of a taxonomic diversity measure (May 1990) and a classic logistic viability function, measured gains in biodiversity scaled against the opportunity costs of reallocating lands to meet conservation goals. These index values and associated opportunity costs were calculated and reserved across the full range of land allocation possibilities for the watershed, and formed a marginal cost curve for biodiversity. The wildlife diversity index ranges in value from 296.19, corresponding to a high development market value maximizing solution, to 310.18 at a cost of nearly 460 million dollars, the highest attainable biodiversity index for this watershed. Forest management played an integral role in the conservation of biodiversity, whereby biodiversity maximizing solutions allocated an overwhelming percentage of forested lands to non-harvested forested reserves. Two supplementary analyses were undertaken. The first tracked changes in the biodiversity index when management strategies targeting imperiled species were specifically optimized. Land allocations favoring these species had drastic implications on the predicted populations of the remaining non-imperiled species, indicative of the need to consider a broader set of species and their related needs in future land management planning efforts. The second, examined the efficiency of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment's (ISE) high conservation land allocation projections for the year 2025, and verified the necessity of biological indicators in land planning. Title: Choosing efficient land allocations and forest management regimes for biodiversity Author: Shunk, Neal J. Increasing rates of species imperilment and the loss of biological diversity in naturally functioning ecosystems can be directly linked to accelerated urban development and the conversion of natural habitats to satisfy the needs of man. In combating this loss of biodiversity, scientists and policy makers alike recognize the relevance of habitat conservation. This research, funded by a cooperative grant with USDA Forest Service, relies on a framework for modeling wildlife diversity presented by Montgomery et al (1999), to reveal cost effective habitat conservation strategies. Building on this earlier model, alternative forest management strategies are introduced: information that is vital to timber-based economies. 196 mammalian, reptilian, amphibian, and avian species were used to construct a biodiversity index relevant to the Muddy Creek Watershed, Benton County, Oregon. This index, comprised of a taxonomic diversity measure (May 1990) and a classic logistic viability function, measured gains in biodiversity scaled against the opportunity costs of reallocating lands to meet conservation goals. These index values and associated opportunity costs were calculated and reserved across the full range of land allocation possibilities for the watershed, and formed a marginal cost curve for biodiversity. The wildlife diversity index ranges in value from 296.19, corresponding to a high development market value maximizing solution, to 310.18 at a cost of nearly 460 million dollars, the highest attainable biodiversity index for this watershed. Forest management played an integral role in the conservation of biodiversity, whereby biodiversity maximizing solutions allocated an overwhelming percentage of forested lands to non-harvested forested reserves. Two supplementary analyses were undertaken. The first tracked changes in the biodiversity index when management strategies targeting imperiled species were specifically optimized. Land allocations favoring these species had drastic implications on the predicted populations of the remaining non-imperiled species, indicative of the need to consider a broader set of species and their related needs in future land management planning efforts. The second, examined the efficiency of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment's (ISE) high conservation land allocation projections for the year 2025, and verified the necessity of biological indicators in land planning. Close

• 17. [Article] The PREDICTS database: a global database of how local terrestrial biodiversity responds to human impacts

  To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The PREDICTS database: a global database of how local terrestrial biodiversity responds to human impacts Author: Reid, J. Leighton, Contu, Sara, Newbold, Tim, et al., Hudson, Lawrence N. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. The published article can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%292045-7758. Title: The PREDICTS database: a global database of how local terrestrial biodiversity responds to human impacts Author: Reid, J. Leighton, Contu, Sara, Newbold, Tim, et al., Hudson, Lawrence N. To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. The published article can be found at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%292045-7758. Close

• 18. [Article] The ecological consequences of the reduction of species diversity : experimental approaches

  The influence of loss of diversity on community dynamics and ecosystem functioning has recently received considerable attention. Although study of biodiversity has a long history within ecology, empirical ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The ecological consequences of the reduction of species diversity : experimental approaches Author: Allison, Gary William The influence of loss of diversity on community dynamics and ecosystem functioning has recently received considerable attention. Although study of biodiversity has a long history within ecology, empirical investigations exploring consequences of loss have been rare. Because many factors confound diversity comparisons, experimental manipulations of diversity offer the most direct way of attributing cause to diversity loss. The effects of reduction in number of species will depend on the strength and sign of species interactions affected by loss of diversity. An experiment performed on a high zone, rocky intertidal community in which macroalgal diversity was manipulated demonstrated that effects of diversity loss will be highly dependent on which species are removed. However, effects of diversity reductions were strongest at the harsh end of a stress gradient where interactions were more positive. Thus, factors that affect the strength and sign of species interactions such as the degree of physical stress may serve as a rough guide to where the effects of diversity loss will be most severe. An assessment of the influence of diversity on community response to a strong physical perturbation was performed using an experimentally-induced thermal stress. Higher diversity treatments were most strongly affected directly by the stress because such treatments had higher abundance and therefore more biomass to lose. However, those same treatments recovered more quickly from the stress. Community recovery of initially low diversity treatments was slowed by persistence of non-typical states or slow recovery of dominant species. A simulation study was performed to assess the ability of different experimental designs to detect biodiversity effects. Our ability to predict consequences of changes in diversity will be dependent on our ability to distinguish the most influential biodiversity "components" within a system. This study uncovered a phenomenon that will be common in biodiversity studies: misidentification of one biodiversity component (e. g., an effect of a keystone species) as a different component (e. g., an effect of the number of species). I call this phenomenon "aliasing." Because of the complexity of biodiversity, experiments and observational studies will be highly susceptible to aliasing and, thus, results will require careful interpretation. Title: The ecological consequences of the reduction of species diversity : experimental approaches Author: Allison, Gary William The influence of loss of diversity on community dynamics and ecosystem functioning has recently received considerable attention. Although study of biodiversity has a long history within ecology, empirical investigations exploring consequences of loss have been rare. Because many factors confound diversity comparisons, experimental manipulations of diversity offer the most direct way of attributing cause to diversity loss. The effects of reduction in number of species will depend on the strength and sign of species interactions affected by loss of diversity. An experiment performed on a high zone, rocky intertidal community in which macroalgal diversity was manipulated demonstrated that effects of diversity loss will be highly dependent on which species are removed. However, effects of diversity reductions were strongest at the harsh end of a stress gradient where interactions were more positive. Thus, factors that affect the strength and sign of species interactions such as the degree of physical stress may serve as a rough guide to where the effects of diversity loss will be most severe. An assessment of the influence of diversity on community response to a strong physical perturbation was performed using an experimentally-induced thermal stress. Higher diversity treatments were most strongly affected directly by the stress because such treatments had higher abundance and therefore more biomass to lose. However, those same treatments recovered more quickly from the stress. Community recovery of initially low diversity treatments was slowed by persistence of non-typical states or slow recovery of dominant species. A simulation study was performed to assess the ability of different experimental designs to detect biodiversity effects. Our ability to predict consequences of changes in diversity will be dependent on our ability to distinguish the most influential biodiversity "components" within a system. This study uncovered a phenomenon that will be common in biodiversity studies: misidentification of one biodiversity component (e. g., an effect of a keystone species) as a different component (e. g., an effect of the number of species). I call this phenomenon "aliasing." Because of the complexity of biodiversity, experiments and observational studies will be highly susceptible to aliasing and, thus, results will require careful interpretation. Close

• 19. [Article] Least-Cost Bycatch Reduction Through the Biodiversity Mitigation Hierarchy

  Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Least-Cost Bycatch Reduction Through the Biodiversity Mitigation Hierarchy Author: Garcia, Serge, Squires, Dale Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Title: Least-Cost Bycatch Reduction Through the Biodiversity Mitigation Hierarchy Author: Garcia, Serge, Squires, Dale Suggested Bibliographic Reference: NAAFE Forum 2017 Proceedings, March 22-24, 2017. Compiled by Ann L. Shriver with assistance from Stefani Evers. North American Association of Fisheries Economists (NAAFE), Corvallis, 2017. Close

• 20. [Article] Incentives for biodiversity conservation: an ecological and economic assessment

  This report is an economic and policy assessment of the biological effectiveness and economic efficiency of incentive mechanisms for private landowners to conserve U.S. biodiversity. Its focus is on rural ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Incentives for biodiversity conservation: an ecological and economic assessment Author: Defenders of Wildlife This report is an economic and policy assessment of the biological effectiveness and economic efficiency of incentive mechanisms for private landowners to conserve U.S. biodiversity. Its focus is on rural lands that tend to be used for forestry, agriculture and residential purposes. Title: Incentives for biodiversity conservation: an ecological and economic assessment Author: Defenders of Wildlife This report is an economic and policy assessment of the biological effectiveness and economic efficiency of incentive mechanisms for private landowners to conserve U.S. biodiversity. Its focus is on rural lands that tend to be used for forestry, agriculture and residential purposes. Close

• 21. [Article] Caribbean_larval_fish_project_Eric_Post.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Caribbean_larval_fish_project_Eric_Post.pdf Author: Post, Eric J. Title: Caribbean_larval_fish_project_Eric_Post.pdf Author: Post, Eric J. Close

• 22. [Article] Caribbean_larval_fish_project_Eric_Post.pptx

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Caribbean_larval_fish_project_Eric_Post.pptx Author: Post, Eric J. Title: Caribbean_larval_fish_project_Eric_Post.pptx Author: Post, Eric J. Close

• 23. [Article] Backbones of evolutionary history test biodiversity theory for microbes

  Freely available online through the PNAS open access option.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Backbones of evolutionary history test biodiversity theory for microbes Author: Kembel, Steven W., Sharpton, Thomas J., O'Dwyer, James P. Freely available online through the PNAS open access option. Title: Backbones of evolutionary history test biodiversity theory for microbes Author: Kembel, Steven W., Sharpton, Thomas J., O'Dwyer, James P. Freely available online through the PNAS open access option. Close

• 24. [Article] Habitat quality and assessing risks to avian biodiversity

  Models that assess the risk to biodiversity from landscape change can help communities prioritize planning decisions. Accurate representation of the ecology and life history traits of species is necessary. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Habitat quality and assessing risks to avian biodiversity Author: Barczak, Mary J. Models that assess the risk to biodiversity from landscape change can help communities prioritize planning decisions. Accurate representation of the ecology and life history traits of species is necessary. This study introduces the use of habitat quality in a biodiversity risk model to determine the significance of habitat quality when predicting risks to biodiversity due to landscape change. The difference between residential and forest habitats in terms of habitat quality for breeding birds was used to test the significance of habitat quality to the risk model. Relative habitat quality was estimated from population densities for 62 bird species associated with both forest and residential habitats. The effect of habitat quality was tested using two possible future landscapes: Buildout and Spine. Predicted risk for the 62 bird species due to landscape change increased by 74% in the Buildout Landscape and 31% in the Spine Landscape when habitat quality was considered. The life history traits of species most at risk were compared to the traits of species that benefited from the landscape change. Life history traits considered included foraging strategy, nest type and placement, migratory status, and area sensitivity. Species at high risk included ground nesters, foliage and tree trunk gleaners, neotropical migrants, and area sensitive species. Title: Habitat quality and assessing risks to avian biodiversity Author: Barczak, Mary J. Models that assess the risk to biodiversity from landscape change can help communities prioritize planning decisions. Accurate representation of the ecology and life history traits of species is necessary. This study introduces the use of habitat quality in a biodiversity risk model to determine the significance of habitat quality when predicting risks to biodiversity due to landscape change. The difference between residential and forest habitats in terms of habitat quality for breeding birds was used to test the significance of habitat quality to the risk model. Relative habitat quality was estimated from population densities for 62 bird species associated with both forest and residential habitats. The effect of habitat quality was tested using two possible future landscapes: Buildout and Spine. Predicted risk for the 62 bird species due to landscape change increased by 74% in the Buildout Landscape and 31% in the Spine Landscape when habitat quality was considered. The life history traits of species most at risk were compared to the traits of species that benefited from the landscape change. Life history traits considered included foraging strategy, nest type and placement, migratory status, and area sensitivity. Species at high risk included ground nesters, foliage and tree trunk gleaners, neotropical migrants, and area sensitive species. Close

• 25. [Article] Multiple perspectives on biodiversity in the Mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Multiple perspectives on biodiversity in the Mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon Author: Hummon, Cheryl Title: Multiple perspectives on biodiversity in the Mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon Author: Hummon, Cheryl Close

• 26. [Article] The Valuation of Marine Ecosystems in West Africa: A tool for Decision-Making in Ecosystems Management and MPA Governance

  Abstract only.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Valuation of Marine Ecosystems in West Africa: A tool for Decision-Making in Ecosystems Management and MPA Governance Author: Failler, Pierre, Binet, Thomas Abstract only. Title: The Valuation of Marine Ecosystems in West Africa: A tool for Decision-Making in Ecosystems Management and MPA Governance Author: Failler, Pierre, Binet, Thomas Abstract only. Close

• 27. [Article] Fishing induced environmental change and the value of biodiversity in a multi-species fishery

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fishing induced environmental change and the value of biodiversity in a multi-species fishery Author: Akpalu, Wisdom Abstract only. Title: Fishing induced environmental change and the value of biodiversity in a multi-species fishery Author: Akpalu, Wisdom Abstract only. Close

• 28. [Article] Issues in the design of GIS databases for biodiversity assessments

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Issues in the design of GIS databases for biodiversity assessments Author: Minotti, Priscilla Gail Title: Issues in the design of GIS databases for biodiversity assessments Author: Minotti, Priscilla Gail Close

• 29. [Article] BriggsJohnFisheriesWildlifeMarineSpeciesInvasions.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BriggsJohnFisheriesWildlifeMarineSpeciesInvasions.pdf Author: Briggs, John C. Title: BriggsJohnFisheriesWildlifeMarineSpeciesInvasions.pdf Author: Briggs, John C. Close

• 30. [Article] BriggsJohnFisheriesWildlifeMarineSpeciesInvasions(AM).pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BriggsJohnFisheriesWildlifeMarineSpeciesInvasions(AM).pdf Author: Briggs, John C. Title: BriggsJohnFisheriesWildlifeMarineSpeciesInvasions(AM).pdf Author: Briggs, John C. Close

• 31. [Article] Integrating land use planning & biodiversity

  Bounding coordinates: West Bounding Coordinate: -130; East Bounding Coordinate: -64; North Bounding Coordinate: 50; South Bounding Coordinate: 24.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Integrating land use planning & biodiversity Author: Lerner, Jeffrey A., Cohn, Jeffrey P. Bounding coordinates: West Bounding Coordinate: -130; East Bounding Coordinate: -64; North Bounding Coordinate: 50; South Bounding Coordinate: 24. Title: Integrating land use planning & biodiversity Author: Lerner, Jeffrey A., Cohn, Jeffrey P. Bounding coordinates: West Bounding Coordinate: -130; East Bounding Coordinate: -64; North Bounding Coordinate: 50; South Bounding Coordinate: 24. Close

• 32. [Article] Toward a Positive Feedback between Fish Abundance and Dense Forest to Enhance Biodiversity: Responsible Fisheries from a Viewpoint of Nutrient Cycling

  Research Paper

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Toward a Positive Feedback between Fish Abundance and Dense Forest to Enhance Biodiversity: Responsible Fisheries from a Viewpoint of Nutrient Cycling Author: Murota, Takeshi Research Paper Title: Toward a Positive Feedback between Fish Abundance and Dense Forest to Enhance Biodiversity: Responsible Fisheries from a Viewpoint of Nutrient Cycling Author: Murota, Takeshi Research Paper Close

• 33. [Article] Effects of scale properties on biodiversity mapping in Oregon

  The effect of scale is an important concern in mapping of biodiversity. Scale issues include the grid cell size used for analysis and the effect of the extent and internal boundaries. Because biodiversity ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Effects of scale properties on biodiversity mapping in Oregon Author: Kennelly, Patrick J., (Patrick Joseph) The effect of scale is an important concern in mapping of biodiversity. Scale issues include the grid cell size used for analysis and the effect of the extent and internal boundaries. Because biodiversity analysis involves combinatorial processes, determining the proper scale is data dependent and cannot be predicted from the initial data values and their distribution. Biodiversity analysis often samples combinations of species within geopolitical boundaries. The effects of ecoregion boundaries on prioritization analysis was analyzed in two ways. This study determined that prioritization hexagons for Oregon do not fall preferentially on ecoregion boundaries. This research also concluded that results of prioritization analysis are geographically stable with the elimination of hexagons on ecoregion boundaries from analysis. Species maps based on the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) grid were analyzed. Grid cells 7 times as large result in species richness maps statistically similar to maps made with the EMAP grid. Patterns of localized variation between grid cells indicate no one area is contributing to the overall variation. Prioritization maps, however, show different patterns of selected hexagons. Grid cells 49 times as large show a loss of species richness variation and a different pattern of prioritization hexagons. Richness maps based on wildlife habitat relations were used to map species richness at seven different three-fold compositions and decompositions of the EMAP grid. Analysis of statistics indicates that no scale shows a small relative decrease in coefficient of variation(CV), indicating no scale is relatively superior for richness mapping. Prioritization analysis was performed on the new combinations of species lists for five grid cell sizes ranging from 1/9 to 9X's the size of the EMAP grid. Efficiency of prioritization and map patterns of prioritization areas indicate that grid cells 1/3 the size of the EMAP hexagons are optimal. Comparisons can be made between the two biodiversity analyses at the EMAP scale for wildlife habitat vs. EMAP grid based species range maps. CV values have increased and the efficiency of prioritization is enhanced. This can be attributed to finer resolution sampling capturing additional information. Title: Effects of scale properties on biodiversity mapping in Oregon Author: Kennelly, Patrick J., (Patrick Joseph) The effect of scale is an important concern in mapping of biodiversity. Scale issues include the grid cell size used for analysis and the effect of the extent and internal boundaries. Because biodiversity analysis involves combinatorial processes, determining the proper scale is data dependent and cannot be predicted from the initial data values and their distribution. Biodiversity analysis often samples combinations of species within geopolitical boundaries. The effects of ecoregion boundaries on prioritization analysis was analyzed in two ways. This study determined that prioritization hexagons for Oregon do not fall preferentially on ecoregion boundaries. This research also concluded that results of prioritization analysis are geographically stable with the elimination of hexagons on ecoregion boundaries from analysis. Species maps based on the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) grid were analyzed. Grid cells 7 times as large result in species richness maps statistically similar to maps made with the EMAP grid. Patterns of localized variation between grid cells indicate no one area is contributing to the overall variation. Prioritization maps, however, show different patterns of selected hexagons. Grid cells 49 times as large show a loss of species richness variation and a different pattern of prioritization hexagons. Richness maps based on wildlife habitat relations were used to map species richness at seven different three-fold compositions and decompositions of the EMAP grid. Analysis of statistics indicates that no scale shows a small relative decrease in coefficient of variation(CV), indicating no scale is relatively superior for richness mapping. Prioritization analysis was performed on the new combinations of species lists for five grid cell sizes ranging from 1/9 to 9X's the size of the EMAP grid. Efficiency of prioritization and map patterns of prioritization areas indicate that grid cells 1/3 the size of the EMAP hexagons are optimal. Comparisons can be made between the two biodiversity analyses at the EMAP scale for wildlife habitat vs. EMAP grid based species range maps. CV values have increased and the efficiency of prioritization is enhanced. This can be attributed to finer resolution sampling capturing additional information. Close

• 34. [Article] General management principles and a checklist of strategies to guide forest biodiversity conservation

  Many indicators and criteria have been proposed to assess the sustainable management of forests but their scientific validity remains uncertain. Because the effects of forest disturbances (such as logging) ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: General management principles and a checklist of strategies to guide forest biodiversity conservation Author: Fischer, J., Lindenmayer, D.B., Franklin, J.F. Many indicators and criteria have been proposed to assess the sustainable management of forests but their scientific validity remains uncertain. Because the effects of forest disturbances (such as logging) are often specific to particular species, sites, landscapes, regions and forest types, management ‘‘shortcuts’’ such as indicator species, focal species and threshold levels of vegetation cover may be of limited generic value. We propose an alternative approach based on a set of five guiding principles for biodiversity conservation that are broadly applicable to any forested area: (1) the maintenance of connectivity; (2) the maintenance of landscape heterogeneity; (3) the maintenance of stand structural complexity; and (4) the maintenance of aquatic ecosystem integrity; (5) the use of natural disturbance regimes to guide human disturbance regimes. We present a checklist of measures for forest biodiversity conservation that reflects the multi-scaled nature of conservation approaches on forested land. At the regional scale, management should ensure the establishment of large ecological reserves. At the landscape scale, off-reserve conservation measures should include: (1) protected areas within production forests; (2) buffers for aquatic ecosystems; (3) appropriately designed and located road networks; (4) the careful spatial and temporal arrangement of harvest units; and (5) appropriate fire management practices. At the stand level, off-reserve conservation measures should include: (1) the retention of key elements of stand structural complexity (e.g., large living and dead trees with hollows, understorey thickets, and large fallen logs); (2) long rotation times (coupled with structural retention at harvest); (3) silvicultural systems alternative to traditional high impact ones (e.g., clearcutting in some forest types); and (4) appropriate fire management practices and practices for the management of other kinds of disturbances. Although the general ecological principles and associated checklist are intuitive, data to evaluate the effectiveness of many specific on-the-ground management actions are limited. Considerable effort is needed to adopt adaptive management ‘‘natural experiments’’ and monitoring to: (1) better identify the impacts of logging operations and other kinds of management activities on biodiversity, and; (2) quantify the effectiveness of impact mitigation strategies; and (3) identify ways to improve management practices. Title: General management principles and a checklist of strategies to guide forest biodiversity conservation Author: Fischer, J., Lindenmayer, D.B., Franklin, J.F. Many indicators and criteria have been proposed to assess the sustainable management of forests but their scientific validity remains uncertain. Because the effects of forest disturbances (such as logging) are often specific to particular species, sites, landscapes, regions and forest types, management ‘‘shortcuts’’ such as indicator species, focal species and threshold levels of vegetation cover may be of limited generic value. We propose an alternative approach based on a set of five guiding principles for biodiversity conservation that are broadly applicable to any forested area: (1) the maintenance of connectivity; (2) the maintenance of landscape heterogeneity; (3) the maintenance of stand structural complexity; and (4) the maintenance of aquatic ecosystem integrity; (5) the use of natural disturbance regimes to guide human disturbance regimes. We present a checklist of measures for forest biodiversity conservation that reflects the multi-scaled nature of conservation approaches on forested land. At the regional scale, management should ensure the establishment of large ecological reserves. At the landscape scale, off-reserve conservation measures should include: (1) protected areas within production forests; (2) buffers for aquatic ecosystems; (3) appropriately designed and located road networks; (4) the careful spatial and temporal arrangement of harvest units; and (5) appropriate fire management practices. At the stand level, off-reserve conservation measures should include: (1) the retention of key elements of stand structural complexity (e.g., large living and dead trees with hollows, understorey thickets, and large fallen logs); (2) long rotation times (coupled with structural retention at harvest); (3) silvicultural systems alternative to traditional high impact ones (e.g., clearcutting in some forest types); and (4) appropriate fire management practices and practices for the management of other kinds of disturbances. Although the general ecological principles and associated checklist are intuitive, data to evaluate the effectiveness of many specific on-the-ground management actions are limited. Considerable effort is needed to adopt adaptive management ‘‘natural experiments’’ and monitoring to: (1) better identify the impacts of logging operations and other kinds of management activities on biodiversity, and; (2) quantify the effectiveness of impact mitigation strategies; and (3) identify ways to improve management practices. Close

• 35. [Article] Economic Incentives For Wetland Biodiversity and Fish Conservation: The Case of Chalan Beel (Wetland)

  This is a research paper originally presented at the conference as a poster.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Economic Incentives For Wetland Biodiversity and Fish Conservation: The Case of Chalan Beel (Wetland) Author: Rahman, Aminur This is a research paper originally presented at the conference as a poster. Title: Economic Incentives For Wetland Biodiversity and Fish Conservation: The Case of Chalan Beel (Wetland) Author: Rahman, Aminur This is a research paper originally presented at the conference as a poster. Close

• 36. [Article] Decision support systems for forest biodiversity management : a review of tools and an analytical-deliberative framework for understanding their successful application

  The complexity of forest management has increased with the scope of resources of concern and the level of scrutiny from stakeholders. The design and use of specialized computer software, often referred ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Decision support systems for forest biodiversity management : a review of tools and an analytical-deliberative framework for understanding their successful application Author: Gordon, Sean N. The complexity of forest management has increased with the scope of resources of concern and the level of scrutiny from stakeholders. The design and use of specialized computer software, often referred to as “decision support systems” (DSS), is one method for helping managers deal with this complexity. DSS have proven helpful in a wide range of fields, including business planning, medical diagnosis, and transportation. In the forestry sector, they have been used intensively for timber supply modeling, but their application to the more diverse and nebulous goals of ecosystem management and sustainable forestry has not been as straightforward. This study investigates the availability and utility of such DSS in relation to questions about forest biodiversity. Part one of this research was based on a written survey of the capabilities of existing decision support systems relevant to forest biodiversity issues (FBDSS). The primary objectives of the survey were to (1) help potential FBDSS users find systems which meet their needs and (2) help FBDSS designers and funders identify unmet needs. Thirty systems met the screening criteria from a pool of over 100 tools generated from previous reviews and other sources. These systems were reviewed against three themes: (1) classes of forest biodiversity indicators used, (2) major forest influences addressed, and (3) abilities to tackle complex political decisions. The results show only one system appears to address the full suite of biodiversity indicator classes based on the Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators. While there are a number of forest modeling tools that evaluate the influences of fire and biological threats on forest ecosystems, these systems do not generally deal with related biodiversity effects, and only one system was found which attempts to integrate the influence of climate change. Very few FBDSS appear to have capabilities explicitly designed to address the often value-based, political nature of forest biodiversity decisions. Part two comprises four in depth case studies on how FBDSS were actually used in different problem solving situations. Participant interviews and available documentation were reviewed using a four-part, qualitative framework. First, participants’ were asked how they judged success of the efforts (success measures) and what factors contributed the most to the outcome (success factors). Contrary to the analytical view of FBDSS, social measures of “stakeholder evaluations” and “contribution to consensus building” were found to be the most popular measures of success. The second part of the framework compared and contrasted the applicability of success factors taken from existing analytical and social theories on these cases. Three analytical factors were drawn from information systems theory (system quality, information quality, and service quality), and four social factors were taken from the environmental assessment literature (participation, communication, translation, and mediation). These factors covered participants’ explanations well and helped reveal additional aspects of the cases not directly expressed. Third, the cases were examined for a “mutual and recursive” pattern of analysis and deliberation. The least successful case also had the most difficulty in realizing this pattern. Fourth, it was hypothesized that participants in less conflicted situations would use fewer social indicators of success, and that as social complexity increased, simpler tools would be more successful. Neither of these expectations were supported by this group of cases. Part three of the study brought together information from the written survey, four in depth case studies, ten more cursory cases, and the literature to construct a framework help practicioners think about the “why, when, what, how, and who” of adoption and use of FBDSS. Important threads through these considerations include the question(s) of interest, the decision context, and the available capacity and time. The social and political uses of FBDSS should be explicitly considered because, as shown in the Part II case studies, these uses can be as important as the more traditionally recognized analytical benefits. A number of authors have suggested guidelines for choosing decision making methods (e.g. computation, expert judgment, stakeholder negotiation, integrated deliberation) best suited to different types of decision contexts. Lack of value agreement on and a dearth of knowledge about biodiversity means that these guidelines will rarely recommend a purely analytical approach. Therefore, I argue that if a DSS is used, it should be explicitly structured to serve the more preferred decision method. Reviewing the cases in this study has also provided some more specific suggestions on DSS use, such as understanding the (not necessarily scientific) information credibility demands of decision makers, the importance of incorporating local information, and how DSS can help structure group work and accumulate results. Finally, further research is suggested in the taxonomy of biodiversity decisions, the ability of DSS to address the more unique aspects of ecosystem management, and ways to gauge compatibility between different analytic and deliberative methods. Title: Decision support systems for forest biodiversity management : a review of tools and an analytical-deliberative framework for understanding their successful application Author: Gordon, Sean N. The complexity of forest management has increased with the scope of resources of concern and the level of scrutiny from stakeholders. The design and use of specialized computer software, often referred to as “decision support systems” (DSS), is one method for helping managers deal with this complexity. DSS have proven helpful in a wide range of fields, including business planning, medical diagnosis, and transportation. In the forestry sector, they have been used intensively for timber supply modeling, but their application to the more diverse and nebulous goals of ecosystem management and sustainable forestry has not been as straightforward. This study investigates the availability and utility of such DSS in relation to questions about forest biodiversity. Part one of this research was based on a written survey of the capabilities of existing decision support systems relevant to forest biodiversity issues (FBDSS). The primary objectives of the survey were to (1) help potential FBDSS users find systems which meet their needs and (2) help FBDSS designers and funders identify unmet needs. Thirty systems met the screening criteria from a pool of over 100 tools generated from previous reviews and other sources. These systems were reviewed against three themes: (1) classes of forest biodiversity indicators used, (2) major forest influences addressed, and (3) abilities to tackle complex political decisions. The results show only one system appears to address the full suite of biodiversity indicator classes based on the Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators. While there are a number of forest modeling tools that evaluate the influences of fire and biological threats on forest ecosystems, these systems do not generally deal with related biodiversity effects, and only one system was found which attempts to integrate the influence of climate change. Very few FBDSS appear to have capabilities explicitly designed to address the often value-based, political nature of forest biodiversity decisions. Part two comprises four in depth case studies on how FBDSS were actually used in different problem solving situations. Participant interviews and available documentation were reviewed using a four-part, qualitative framework. First, participants’ were asked how they judged success of the efforts (success measures) and what factors contributed the most to the outcome (success factors). Contrary to the analytical view of FBDSS, social measures of “stakeholder evaluations” and “contribution to consensus building” were found to be the most popular measures of success. The second part of the framework compared and contrasted the applicability of success factors taken from existing analytical and social theories on these cases. Three analytical factors were drawn from information systems theory (system quality, information quality, and service quality), and four social factors were taken from the environmental assessment literature (participation, communication, translation, and mediation). These factors covered participants’ explanations well and helped reveal additional aspects of the cases not directly expressed. Third, the cases were examined for a “mutual and recursive” pattern of analysis and deliberation. The least successful case also had the most difficulty in realizing this pattern. Fourth, it was hypothesized that participants in less conflicted situations would use fewer social indicators of success, and that as social complexity increased, simpler tools would be more successful. Neither of these expectations were supported by this group of cases. Part three of the study brought together information from the written survey, four in depth case studies, ten more cursory cases, and the literature to construct a framework help practicioners think about the “why, when, what, how, and who” of adoption and use of FBDSS. Important threads through these considerations include the question(s) of interest, the decision context, and the available capacity and time. The social and political uses of FBDSS should be explicitly considered because, as shown in the Part II case studies, these uses can be as important as the more traditionally recognized analytical benefits. A number of authors have suggested guidelines for choosing decision making methods (e.g. computation, expert judgment, stakeholder negotiation, integrated deliberation) best suited to different types of decision contexts. Lack of value agreement on and a dearth of knowledge about biodiversity means that these guidelines will rarely recommend a purely analytical approach. Therefore, I argue that if a DSS is used, it should be explicitly structured to serve the more preferred decision method. Reviewing the cases in this study has also provided some more specific suggestions on DSS use, such as understanding the (not necessarily scientific) information credibility demands of decision makers, the importance of incorporating local information, and how DSS can help structure group work and accumulate results. Finally, further research is suggested in the taxonomy of biodiversity decisions, the ability of DSS to address the more unique aspects of ecosystem management, and ways to gauge compatibility between different analytic and deliberative methods. Close

• 37. [Article] How is biodiversity affected by cheatgrass invasion : a preliminary survey of terrestrial arthropods

  Poster from 2006 Cascades student poster session.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: How is biodiversity affected by cheatgrass invasion : a preliminary survey of terrestrial arthropods Author: Elliott, Stacie Poster from 2006 Cascades student poster session. Title: How is biodiversity affected by cheatgrass invasion : a preliminary survey of terrestrial arthropods Author: Elliott, Stacie Poster from 2006 Cascades student poster session. Close

• 38. [Article] LeviQuantifyingDilutionAmplification.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: LeviQuantifyingDilutionAmplification.pdf Author: Ostfeld, Richard S., Keesing, Felicia, Holt, Robert D., Levi, Taal, Barfield, Michael Title: LeviQuantifyingDilutionAmplification.pdf Author: Ostfeld, Richard S., Keesing, Felicia, Holt, Robert D., Levi, Taal, Barfield, Michael Close

• 39. [Article] LeviQuantifyingDilutionAmplificationAppendixS1.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: LeviQuantifyingDilutionAmplificationAppendixS1.pdf Author: Barfield, Michael, Keesing, Felicia, Holt, Robert D., Levi, Taal, Ostfeld, Richard S. Title: LeviQuantifyingDilutionAmplificationAppendixS1.pdf Author: Barfield, Michael, Keesing, Felicia, Holt, Robert D., Levi, Taal, Ostfeld, Richard S. Close

• 40. [Article] MorrissetteBrettForestryManagingEarlySuccession.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: MorrissetteBrettForestryManagingEarlySuccession.pdf Author: Little, Susan N., Homann, Peter S., Bormann, Bernard T., Darbyshire, Robyn L., Morrissette, Brett A. Title: MorrissetteBrettForestryManagingEarlySuccession.pdf Author: Little, Susan N., Homann, Peter S., Bormann, Bernard T., Darbyshire, Robyn L., Morrissette, Brett A. Close

• 41. [Article] MorrissetteBrettForestryManagingEarlySuccession_SupplementaryMaterial.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: MorrissetteBrettForestryManagingEarlySuccession_SupplementaryMaterial.pdf Author: Little, Susan N., Homann, Peter S., Bormann, Bernard T., Darbyshire, Robyn L., Morrissette, Brett A. Title: MorrissetteBrettForestryManagingEarlySuccession_SupplementaryMaterial.pdf Author: Little, Susan N., Homann, Peter S., Bormann, Bernard T., Darbyshire, Robyn L., Morrissette, Brett A. Close

• 42. [Article] MyroldDavidCropSoilScienceEcologicalConsequencesExpansion.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: MyroldDavidCropSoilScienceEcologicalConsequencesExpansion.pdf Author: Aerts, Rien, Myrold, David D., et al., Bühlmann, Tobias, Hiltbrunner, Erika Title: MyroldDavidCropSoilScienceEcologicalConsequencesExpansion.pdf Author: Aerts, Rien, Myrold, David D., et al., Bühlmann, Tobias, Hiltbrunner, Erika Close

• 43. [Article] MyroldDavidCropSoilScienceEcologicalConsequencesExpansion_FiguresS1-S2.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: MyroldDavidCropSoilScienceEcologicalConsequencesExpansion_FiguresS1-S2.pdf Author: Aerts, Rien, Myrold, David D., et al., Bühlmann, Tobias, Hiltbrunner, Erika Title: MyroldDavidCropSoilScienceEcologicalConsequencesExpansion_FiguresS1-S2.pdf Author: Aerts, Rien, Myrold, David D., et al., Bühlmann, Tobias, Hiltbrunner, Erika Close

• 44. [Article] BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Close

• 45. [Article] BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationFigureS1.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationFigureS1.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationFigureS1.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Close

• 46. [Article] BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS1.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS1.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS1.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Close

• 47. [Article] BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS2.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS2.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS2.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Close

• 48. [Article] BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS3.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS3.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationTableS3.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Close

• 49. [Article] BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationAppendixS1.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationAppendixS1.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Title: BlausteinAndrewZoologyHostSpeciesComposition_SupportingInformationAppendixS1.pdf Author: Han, Barbara A., Storfer, Andrew, Blaustein, Andrew R., Searle, Catherine L., Kerby, Jacob L. Close

• 50. [Article] MaguireChristineForestryInfluenceForestStructure.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: MaguireChristineForestryInfluenceForestStructure.pdf Author: Gitzen, Robert A., West, Stephen D., Holloway, Gillian L., Maguire, Christine C., Smith, Winston P., Halpern, Charles B. Title: MaguireChristineForestryInfluenceForestStructure.pdf Author: Gitzen, Robert A., West, Stephen D., Holloway, Gillian L., Maguire, Christine C., Smith, Winston P., Halpern, Charles B. Close

• 51. [Article] MaguireChristineForestryInfluenceForestStructure_Corrigendum.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: MaguireChristineForestryInfluenceForestStructure_Corrigendum.pdf Author: Gitzen, Robert A., West, Stephen D., Holloway, Gillian L., Maguire, Christine C., Smith, Winston P., Halpern, Charles B. Title: MaguireChristineForestryInfluenceForestStructure_Corrigendum.pdf Author: Gitzen, Robert A., West, Stephen D., Holloway, Gillian L., Maguire, Christine C., Smith, Winston P., Halpern, Charles B. Close

• 52. [Article] GreerPopulationsofAspen.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: GreerPopulationsofAspen.pdf Author: Roberts, Dar A., Howe, Glenn T., Still, Christopher, Greer, Burke T., Tague, Christina Title: GreerPopulationsofAspen.pdf Author: Roberts, Dar A., Howe, Glenn T., Still, Christopher, Greer, Burke T., Tague, Christina Close

• 53. [Article] GreerPopulationsofAspenAppendixS1-S4.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: GreerPopulationsofAspenAppendixS1-S4.pdf Author: Roberts, Dar A., Howe, Glenn T., Still, Christopher, Greer, Burke T., Tague, Christina Title: GreerPopulationsofAspenAppendixS1-S4.pdf Author: Roberts, Dar A., Howe, Glenn T., Still, Christopher, Greer, Burke T., Tague, Christina Close

• 54. [Article] NelsonSFishWildlifeBuildingTwoDecades.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: NelsonSFishWildlifeBuildingTwoDecades.pdf Author: DellaSala, Dominick A., Baker, Rowan, Heiken, Doug, Nelson, S. Kim, et al. Title: NelsonSFishWildlifeBuildingTwoDecades.pdf Author: DellaSala, Dominick A., Baker, Rowan, Heiken, Doug, Nelson, S. Kim, et al. Close

• 55. [Article] DellaSalaBuildingTwoDecades(Correction).pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: DellaSalaBuildingTwoDecades(Correction).pdf Author: DellaSala, Dominick A., Baker, Rowan, Heiken, Doug, Nelson, S. Kim, et al. Title: DellaSalaBuildingTwoDecades(Correction).pdf Author: DellaSala, Dominick A., Baker, Rowan, Heiken, Doug, Nelson, S. Kim, et al. Close

• 56. [Article] SharptonThomasMicrobiologyBackbonesEvolutionaryHistory(IncludesCorrection).pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: SharptonThomasMicrobiologyBackbonesEvolutionaryHistory(IncludesCorrection).pdf Author: Kembel, Steven W., Sharpton, Thomas J., O'Dwyer, James P. Title: SharptonThomasMicrobiologyBackbonesEvolutionaryHistory(IncludesCorrection).pdf Author: Kembel, Steven W., Sharpton, Thomas J., O'Dwyer, James P. Close

• 57. [Article] SharptonThomasMicrobiologyBackbonesEvolutionaryHistory(SupplementaryMaterial).pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: SharptonThomasMicrobiologyBackbonesEvolutionaryHistory(SupplementaryMaterial).pdf Author: Kembel, Steven W., Sharpton, Thomas J., O'Dwyer, James P. Title: SharptonThomasMicrobiologyBackbonesEvolutionaryHistory(SupplementaryMaterial).pdf Author: Kembel, Steven W., Sharpton, Thomas J., O'Dwyer, James P. Close

• 58. [Article] BakerCScottFisheriesWildlifeSpeciesIdentityHuman_SupportingInformation.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BakerCScottFisheriesWildlifeSpeciesIdentityHuman_SupportingInformation.pdf Author: Brownell, R. L., Jr., Robins, J., Baker, C. Scott, Thompson, K., Stone, G. S., Hutt, A., Dalebout, M. L. Title: BakerCScottFisheriesWildlifeSpeciesIdentityHuman_SupportingInformation.pdf Author: Brownell, R. L., Jr., Robins, J., Baker, C. Scott, Thompson, K., Stone, G. S., Hutt, A., Dalebout, M. L. Close

• 59. [Article] BakerCScottFisheriesWildlifeSpeciesIdentityHuman.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: BakerCScottFisheriesWildlifeSpeciesIdentityHuman.pdf Author: Brownell, R. L., Jr., Robins, J., Baker, C. Scott, Thompson, K., Stone, G. S., Hutt, A., Dalebout, M. L. Title: BakerCScottFisheriesWildlifeSpeciesIdentityHuman.pdf Author: Brownell, R. L., Jr., Robins, J., Baker, C. Scott, Thompson, K., Stone, G. S., Hutt, A., Dalebout, M. L. Close

• 60. [Article] RoeverCEOARCCattleGrazingSemiarid.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: RoeverCEOARCCattleGrazingSemiarid.pdf Author: DelCurto, T., Rowland, M., Roever, C. L., Vavra, M., Wisdom, M. Title: RoeverCEOARCCattleGrazingSemiarid.pdf Author: DelCurto, T., Rowland, M., Roever, C. L., Vavra, M., Wisdom, M. Close

• 61. [Article] RoeverCEOARCCattleGrazingSemiaridSupplementalData.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: RoeverCEOARCCattleGrazingSemiaridSupplementalData.pdf Author: DelCurto, T., Rowland, M., Roever, C. L., Vavra, M., Wisdom, M. Title: RoeverCEOARCCattleGrazingSemiaridSupplementalData.pdf Author: DelCurto, T., Rowland, M., Roever, C. L., Vavra, M., Wisdom, M. Close

• 62. [Article] Linking Sustainable Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Governance

  Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Linking Sustainable Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Governance Author: Garcia, Serge, Charles, Anthony, Rice, Jake Year: 2016 Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 11-15, 2016. Compiled by Stefani J. Evers and Ann L. Shriver. International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Corvallis, 2016. Title: Linking Sustainable Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Governance Author: Garcia, Serge, Charles, Anthony, Rice, Jake Year: 2016 Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 11-15, 2016. Compiled by Stefani J. Evers and Ann L. Shriver. International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Corvallis, 2016. Close

• 63. [Article] Creation of Marine Reserve and Incentives for Biodiversity Conservation

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Creation of Marine Reserve and Incentives for Biodiversity Conservation Author: Quach, Thi Khanh Ngoc Abstract only. Title: Creation of Marine Reserve and Incentives for Biodiversity Conservation Author: Quach, Thi Khanh Ngoc Abstract only. Close

• 64. [Article] Sources and perceptions of controversy in establishing a protected area for biodiversity : a case study in the New River Area of Oregon

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Sources and perceptions of controversy in establishing a protected area for biodiversity : a case study in the New River Area of Oregon Author: Erickson, Dana C. Title: Sources and perceptions of controversy in establishing a protected area for biodiversity : a case study in the New River Area of Oregon Author: Erickson, Dana C. Close

• 65. [Article] Mitigation of Ecosystem-Level Impacts of Fisheries Bycatch on Marine Megafauna: Conservation Policy, Economic Instruments, and Technical Change

  presentation

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Mitigation of Ecosystem-Level Impacts of Fisheries Bycatch on Marine Megafauna: Conservation Policy, Economic Instruments, and Technical Change Author: Squires, Dale, Bull, Joe presentation Title: Mitigation of Ecosystem-Level Impacts of Fisheries Bycatch on Marine Megafauna: Conservation Policy, Economic Instruments, and Technical Change Author: Squires, Dale, Bull, Joe presentation Close

• 66. [Article] A choice experiment analysis of public preferences for conservation of biological diversity in the Oregon Coast Range

  Ecosystem management has become an increasingly mainstream paradigm for natural resource management. Nowhere is this more evident than on the public and private forestland of the Pacific Northwest. While ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A choice experiment analysis of public preferences for conservation of biological diversity in the Oregon Coast Range Author: Garber-Yonts, Brian E. Ecosystem management has become an increasingly mainstream paradigm for natural resource management. Nowhere is this more evident than on the public and private forestland of the Pacific Northwest. While ecosystem management has become a widely accepted principle of resource management, substantial questions remain about its implementation. A case in point is the conservation of biological diversity: within both the scientific literature and the policy debate, it is unclear what are the best methods for its conservation. In addition, the public goods nature of biological diversity limits the ability of managers and policy makers to use economic information to prioritize biodiversity policy goals in making resource management decisions. This study uses a choice experiment (CE) framework to produce utility theoretic estimates of the welfare effects of changes in the level of biodiversity protection under different conservation programs. The sample frame for the study spans Oregon households, with three regional strata (Eastern, Willamette Valley, and Coastal), allowing measurement of regional preference heterogeneity. We present biodiversity policy as an amalgam of four different conservation programs: aquatic habitat conservation, forest rotation management, endangered species protection, and large-scale conservation reserves. The study results indicate substantial support for conservation programs. While WTP is positive for initial increases above baseline levels of protection, results indicate that WTP for large increases fall to zero or become negative, requiring monetary compensation for further increases, substantial increases over the current baseline would generate increased consumer surplus, though overall location of land resources to biodiversity is perceived on average as a welfare loss. The survey instrument included a dichotomous choice contingent valuation WTP elicitation for the purpose of methodological comparison to the CE approach. Results tentatively support the conclusion that the CE approach produces more conservative (lower) estimates of consumer surplus. The study also indicated a strong bias toward the management status quo, though the basis for this preference, and its importance in the context of policy analysis, remains an important subject for further research. Title: A choice experiment analysis of public preferences for conservation of biological diversity in the Oregon Coast Range Author: Garber-Yonts, Brian E. Ecosystem management has become an increasingly mainstream paradigm for natural resource management. Nowhere is this more evident than on the public and private forestland of the Pacific Northwest. While ecosystem management has become a widely accepted principle of resource management, substantial questions remain about its implementation. A case in point is the conservation of biological diversity: within both the scientific literature and the policy debate, it is unclear what are the best methods for its conservation. In addition, the public goods nature of biological diversity limits the ability of managers and policy makers to use economic information to prioritize biodiversity policy goals in making resource management decisions. This study uses a choice experiment (CE) framework to produce utility theoretic estimates of the welfare effects of changes in the level of biodiversity protection under different conservation programs. The sample frame for the study spans Oregon households, with three regional strata (Eastern, Willamette Valley, and Coastal), allowing measurement of regional preference heterogeneity. We present biodiversity policy as an amalgam of four different conservation programs: aquatic habitat conservation, forest rotation management, endangered species protection, and large-scale conservation reserves. The study results indicate substantial support for conservation programs. While WTP is positive for initial increases above baseline levels of protection, results indicate that WTP for large increases fall to zero or become negative, requiring monetary compensation for further increases, substantial increases over the current baseline would generate increased consumer surplus, though overall location of land resources to biodiversity is perceived on average as a welfare loss. The survey instrument included a dichotomous choice contingent valuation WTP elicitation for the purpose of methodological comparison to the CE approach. Results tentatively support the conclusion that the CE approach produces more conservative (lower) estimates of consumer surplus. The study also indicated a strong bias toward the management status quo, though the basis for this preference, and its importance in the context of policy analysis, remains an important subject for further research. Close

• 67. [Article] Biodiversity Conservation: The Key Is Reducing Meat Consumption

  Access to this item has been restricted by repository administrators at the request of the publisher, Elsevier, until July 29, 2017.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Biodiversity Conservation: The Key Is Reducing Meat Consumption Author: Machovina, Brian, Feeley, Kenneth J., Ripple, William J. Access to this item has been restricted by repository administrators at the request of the publisher, Elsevier, until July 29, 2017. Title: Biodiversity Conservation: The Key Is Reducing Meat Consumption Author: Machovina, Brian, Feeley, Kenneth J., Ripple, William J. Access to this item has been restricted by repository administrators at the request of the publisher, Elsevier, until July 29, 2017. Close

• 68. [Article] AlbertDennisHorticultureBiomassHarvestInvasiveTypha.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: AlbertDennisHorticultureBiomassHarvestInvasiveTypha.pdf Author: Lishawa, Shane C., Tuchman, Nancy C., Lawrence, Beth A., Albert, Dennis A. Title: AlbertDennisHorticultureBiomassHarvestInvasiveTypha.pdf Author: Lishawa, Shane C., Tuchman, Nancy C., Lawrence, Beth A., Albert, Dennis A. Close

• 69. [Article] AlbertDennisHorticultureBiomassHarvestInvasiveTypha(SupplementaryTables1-2).pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: AlbertDennisHorticultureBiomassHarvestInvasiveTypha(SupplementaryTables1-2).pdf Author: Lishawa, Shane C., Tuchman, Nancy C., Lawrence, Beth A., Albert, Dennis A. Title: AlbertDennisHorticultureBiomassHarvestInvasiveTypha(SupplementaryTables1-2).pdf Author: Lishawa, Shane C., Tuchman, Nancy C., Lawrence, Beth A., Albert, Dennis A. Close

• 70. [Article] Fishermen's Values Concerning the Queen Conch and Lobster in Boca de Yuma, East National Park, Dominican Republic

  Research Paper

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fishermen's Values Concerning the Queen Conch and Lobster in Boca de Yuma, East National Park, Dominican Republic Author: Ruiz, Victor Research Paper Title: Fishermen's Values Concerning the Queen Conch and Lobster in Boca de Yuma, East National Park, Dominican Republic Author: Ruiz, Victor Research Paper Close

• 71. [Article] Patterns and Variation in Benthic Biodiversity in a Large Marine Ecosystem

  Supporting information can be located at: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0135135#sec014

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Patterns and Variation in Benthic Biodiversity in a Large Marine Ecosystem Author: Ingeman, Kurt E., Lindsley, Amy J., Piacenza, Susan E., Barner, Allison K., Reimer, Jessica N., Rowe, Jennifer C., Heppell, Selina S., Thompson, Kevin A., Boersma, Kate S., Kindinger, Tye L., Cerny-Chipman, Elizabeth B., Benkwitt, Cassandra E., Lee, Jonathan D., Thurman, Lindsey L., Shen, Chenchen Supporting information can be located at: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0135135#sec014 Title: Patterns and Variation in Benthic Biodiversity in a Large Marine Ecosystem Author: Ingeman, Kurt E., Lindsley, Amy J., Piacenza, Susan E., Barner, Allison K., Reimer, Jessica N., Rowe, Jennifer C., Heppell, Selina S., Thompson, Kevin A., Boersma, Kate S., Kindinger, Tye L., Cerny-Chipman, Elizabeth B., Benkwitt, Cassandra E., Lee, Jonathan D., Thurman, Lindsey L., Shen, Chenchen Supporting information can be located at: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0135135#sec014 Close

• 72. [Article] Ecological consequences of the expansion of N₂‑fixing plants in cold biomes

  To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Springer ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ecological consequences of the expansion of N₂‑fixing plants in cold biomes Author: Aerts, Rien, Myrold, David D., et al., Bühlmann, Tobias, Hiltbrunner, Erika To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/442. Title: Ecological consequences of the expansion of N₂‑fixing plants in cold biomes Author: Aerts, Rien, Myrold, David D., et al., Bühlmann, Tobias, Hiltbrunner, Erika To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/442. Close

• 73. [Article] Initial experimental effects of intensive forest management on avian abundance

  This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found at: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-ecology-a...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Initial experimental effects of intensive forest management on avian abundance Author: Giovanini, Jack, Kroll, Andrew J., Verschuyl, Jake, Stokely, Thomas, Betts, Matthew G. This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found at: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-ecology-and-management/. Title: Initial experimental effects of intensive forest management on avian abundance Author: Giovanini, Jack, Kroll, Andrew J., Verschuyl, Jake, Stokely, Thomas, Betts, Matthew G. This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Elsevier and can be found at: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/forest-ecology-and-management/. Close

• 74. [Article] The effects of pathogens, UV-B radiation, and introduced species on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

  I examined two amphibian communities to assess factors that may impact amphibian biodiversity. The results suggest that the potential factors which influence the maintenance of amphibian biodiversity are ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The effects of pathogens, UV-B radiation, and introduced species on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest Author: Kiesecker, Joseph Michael I examined two amphibian communities to assess factors that may impact amphibian biodiversity. The results suggest that the potential factors which influence the maintenance of amphibian biodiversity are multi-faceted and thus, attempts to understand these factors must reflect these complexities. I investigated factors that influenced the susceptibility of western toad (Bufo boreas), Cascades frog (Rana cascadae), and Pacific treefrog (Hyla regilla) embryos to infection with the fungal pathogen Saprolegnia ferax. I found that there were considerable interspecific differences in susceptibility of anuran embryos to infection with Saprolegnia. Interspecific differences can be attributed to differences in egg-laying behavior and sensitivity to ambient levels of ultraviolet radiation. I studied the effect of Saprolegnia on competitive interactions between larval R. cascadae and H. regilla. The presence of Saprolegnia differentially affected larval recruitment of the two species and mediated competitive interactions. These results suggest that pathogens may have strong effects on species interactions and thus, when present may have strong influences on community composition. I examined population differences in response of native red-legged frogs (R. aurora) to introduced bullfrogs (R. catesbeiana). Syntopic R. aurora tadpoles reduced their activity and increased their refuge-use when presented with the chemical cues of R. catesbeiana, whereas allotopic R. aurora did not. Predation by R. catesbeiana was lower for syntopic R. aurora compared with animals from allotopic populations. Individuals that are unfamiliar with novel, introduced organisms may not possess adaptations that would prevent a negative encounter. In field experiments I demonstrated that introduced R. catesbeiana, and smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieui, influenced the microhabitat use, growth, and survival of larval and metamorphic R. aurora. These results illustrate the potential complexities of interactions between native and exotic species. These results also stress the importance of understanding the mechanisms of interactions between native and exotic species to allow for the persistence of native biodiversity. Title: The effects of pathogens, UV-B radiation, and introduced species on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest Author: Kiesecker, Joseph Michael I examined two amphibian communities to assess factors that may impact amphibian biodiversity. The results suggest that the potential factors which influence the maintenance of amphibian biodiversity are multi-faceted and thus, attempts to understand these factors must reflect these complexities. I investigated factors that influenced the susceptibility of western toad (Bufo boreas), Cascades frog (Rana cascadae), and Pacific treefrog (Hyla regilla) embryos to infection with the fungal pathogen Saprolegnia ferax. I found that there were considerable interspecific differences in susceptibility of anuran embryos to infection with Saprolegnia. Interspecific differences can be attributed to differences in egg-laying behavior and sensitivity to ambient levels of ultraviolet radiation. I studied the effect of Saprolegnia on competitive interactions between larval R. cascadae and H. regilla. The presence of Saprolegnia differentially affected larval recruitment of the two species and mediated competitive interactions. These results suggest that pathogens may have strong effects on species interactions and thus, when present may have strong influences on community composition. I examined population differences in response of native red-legged frogs (R. aurora) to introduced bullfrogs (R. catesbeiana). Syntopic R. aurora tadpoles reduced their activity and increased their refuge-use when presented with the chemical cues of R. catesbeiana, whereas allotopic R. aurora did not. Predation by R. catesbeiana was lower for syntopic R. aurora compared with animals from allotopic populations. Individuals that are unfamiliar with novel, introduced organisms may not possess adaptations that would prevent a negative encounter. In field experiments I demonstrated that introduced R. catesbeiana, and smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieui, influenced the microhabitat use, growth, and survival of larval and metamorphic R. aurora. These results illustrate the potential complexities of interactions between native and exotic species. These results also stress the importance of understanding the mechanisms of interactions between native and exotic species to allow for the persistence of native biodiversity. Close

• 75. [Article] Fisheries and the Coastal Marine and Island Biodiversity of the Eritrean Red Rea

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fisheries and the Coastal Marine and Island Biodiversity of the Eritrean Red Rea Author: Afewerki, Yonas No poster available. Title: Fisheries and the Coastal Marine and Island Biodiversity of the Eritrean Red Rea Author: Afewerki, Yonas No poster available. Close

• 76. [Article] Spatial and temporal effects of atmospheric deposition, climate, and land management on forest nutrient cycling and biodiversity

  Emissions largely associated with the combustion of fossil fuels and agriculture has caused elevated atmospheric deposition of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) throughout much of the developed world. Increased ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Spatial and temporal effects of atmospheric deposition, climate, and land management on forest nutrient cycling and biodiversity Author: McDonnell, Todd C. Emissions largely associated with the combustion of fossil fuels and agriculture has caused elevated atmospheric deposition of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) throughout much of the developed world. Increased atmospheric deposition of N and S can lead to soil and surface water acidification and affect forest soil nutrient supply. The critical load (CL) of atmospheric deposition is the level of deposition below which significant harm to ecosystems is not likely to occur. The critical load provides an understanding of the extent to which terrestrial and aquatic systems may be affected by air pollution at present or in the future. This research implements novel methods for generating CL estimates of N and S deposition and evaluates spatial and temporal trends in soil chemistry and plant biodiversity with respect to future climate and land management scenarios. Results are presented in the context of chemical thresholds known to be associated with adverse impacts to terrestrial and aquatic biota of the southern Appalachian Mountains and high elevation Colorado Rocky Mountains. Title: Spatial and temporal effects of atmospheric deposition, climate, and land management on forest nutrient cycling and biodiversity Author: McDonnell, Todd C. Emissions largely associated with the combustion of fossil fuels and agriculture has caused elevated atmospheric deposition of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) throughout much of the developed world. Increased atmospheric deposition of N and S can lead to soil and surface water acidification and affect forest soil nutrient supply. The critical load (CL) of atmospheric deposition is the level of deposition below which significant harm to ecosystems is not likely to occur. The critical load provides an understanding of the extent to which terrestrial and aquatic systems may be affected by air pollution at present or in the future. This research implements novel methods for generating CL estimates of N and S deposition and evaluates spatial and temporal trends in soil chemistry and plant biodiversity with respect to future climate and land management scenarios. Results are presented in the context of chemical thresholds known to be associated with adverse impacts to terrestrial and aquatic biota of the southern Appalachian Mountains and high elevation Colorado Rocky Mountains. Close

• 77. [Article] Introduction of New Fish Species for Improved Aquaculture Production in Malawi: Policy Implications for Fish Biodiversity Preservation and Management

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Introduction of New Fish Species for Improved Aquaculture Production in Malawi: Policy Implications for Fish Biodiversity Preservation and Management Author: Kapute, Fanuel Poster Session Title: Introduction of New Fish Species for Improved Aquaculture Production in Malawi: Policy Implications for Fish Biodiversity Preservation and Management Author: Kapute, Fanuel Poster Session Close

• 78. [Article] Non-random biodiversity loss underlies predictable increases in viral disease prevalence

  This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by The Royal Society. It can be found at: http://rsif.royals...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Non-random biodiversity loss underlies predictable increases in viral disease prevalence Author: Mitchell, Charles E., Power, Alison G., Lacroix, Christelle, Borer, Elizabeth T., Seabloom, Eric W., Jolles, Anna This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by The Royal Society. It can be found at: http://rsif.royalsocietypublishing.org/. Title: Non-random biodiversity loss underlies predictable increases in viral disease prevalence Author: Mitchell, Charles E., Power, Alison G., Lacroix, Christelle, Borer, Elizabeth T., Seabloom, Eric W., Jolles, Anna This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by The Royal Society. It can be found at: http://rsif.royalsocietypublishing.org/. Close

• 79. [Article] Ecosystem-based Management of Marine Capture Fisheries

  Research Paper

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ecosystem-based Management of Marine Capture Fisheries Author: Short, Katherine Research Paper Title: Ecosystem-based Management of Marine Capture Fisheries Author: Short, Katherine Research Paper Close

• 80. [Article] Design of an automated system for imaging and sorting soil mesofauna

  Identification and population counts of soil mesofauna can be an important tool for soil ecologists to determine the soil biodiversity. Information provided from population counts can give insight to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Design of an automated system for imaging and sorting soil mesofauna Author: Chamblin, Mike A. Identification and population counts of soil mesofauna can be an important tool for soil ecologists to determine the soil biodiversity. Information provided from population counts can give insight to soil ecologists about the effects of human land use, monitoring soil and water health, benefits of soil biodiversity in agriculture, and the impact of global climate change. The process of performing population counts, which includes classifying and sorting specimens, is very time consuming because of the large diversity and quantities of specimens in soil samples. A mechanical system was designed and developed to automate this process. The system features automated imaging, a pair of linear stages for automated positioning, and a six-axis robot with a pipette end effector for sorting. Images acquired with the system will be used by pattern recognition software to classify specimens from a soil sample. The final system was successful in creating high quality images of 19 species of soil mesofauna and sorting them. Title: Design of an automated system for imaging and sorting soil mesofauna Author: Chamblin, Mike A. Identification and population counts of soil mesofauna can be an important tool for soil ecologists to determine the soil biodiversity. Information provided from population counts can give insight to soil ecologists about the effects of human land use, monitoring soil and water health, benefits of soil biodiversity in agriculture, and the impact of global climate change. The process of performing population counts, which includes classifying and sorting specimens, is very time consuming because of the large diversity and quantities of specimens in soil samples. A mechanical system was designed and developed to automate this process. The system features automated imaging, a pair of linear stages for automated positioning, and a six-axis robot with a pipette end effector for sorting. Images acquired with the system will be used by pattern recognition software to classify specimens from a soil sample. The final system was successful in creating high quality images of 19 species of soil mesofauna and sorting them. Close

• 81. [Article] Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar

  Madagascar, home to a high degree of endemic species and has been subject to numerous programs and organizations intent on preserving its biodiversity, which is currently pressured largely by anthropogenic ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar Author: Bucht, Karin R. Madagascar, home to a high degree of endemic species and has been subject to numerous programs and organizations intent on preserving its biodiversity, which is currently pressured largely by anthropogenic causes. Protected areas, including national parks, make up a central part of these conservation efforts, combining ecotourism and restricting access for locals. This study looked to see how local people and conservation efforts interact, and how villagers view the concept of conservation at one site of one of Madagascar’s National Parks (Malio, at Andohahela National Park). In looking at viewpoints and opinions about conservation, park management and related factors, locals revealed a varying depth of knowledge about conservation and the systems supporting the park’s function. While the feelings of villagers regarding the park varied as well, it was largely considered problematic and many villagers expressed frustrations with limitations of the park impacting livelihoods, problems with park management, inadequate compensation and an inability to express their own needs regarding park planning and management. This localized study reflected challenges of a larger problem, coordinating the needs for livelihoods and conservation of Madagascar’s biodiversity, complicated by differential actions of interacting systems and organizations, cultural undercurrents, as well as systemic problems. Title: Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar Author: Bucht, Karin R. Madagascar, home to a high degree of endemic species and has been subject to numerous programs and organizations intent on preserving its biodiversity, which is currently pressured largely by anthropogenic causes. Protected areas, including national parks, make up a central part of these conservation efforts, combining ecotourism and restricting access for locals. This study looked to see how local people and conservation efforts interact, and how villagers view the concept of conservation at one site of one of Madagascar’s National Parks (Malio, at Andohahela National Park). In looking at viewpoints and opinions about conservation, park management and related factors, locals revealed a varying depth of knowledge about conservation and the systems supporting the park’s function. While the feelings of villagers regarding the park varied as well, it was largely considered problematic and many villagers expressed frustrations with limitations of the park impacting livelihoods, problems with park management, inadequate compensation and an inability to express their own needs regarding park planning and management. This localized study reflected challenges of a larger problem, coordinating the needs for livelihoods and conservation of Madagascar’s biodiversity, complicated by differential actions of interacting systems and organizations, cultural undercurrents, as well as systemic problems. Close

• 82. [Article] The Role of Mpas in the Development of Northwest Mexico Fisheries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Role of Mpas in the Development of Northwest Mexico Fisheries Author: Vaca-Rodríguez, Juan Guillermo, Almanza-Heredia, Eliseo, Villarreal-Chávez, Guillermo, Montaño-Moctezuma, Gabriela, Almanza-Heredia, José Antonio, Enríquez-Andrade, Roberto R. Abstract only. Title: The Role of Mpas in the Development of Northwest Mexico Fisheries Author: Vaca-Rodríguez, Juan Guillermo, Almanza-Heredia, Eliseo, Villarreal-Chávez, Guillermo, Montaño-Moctezuma, Gabriela, Almanza-Heredia, José Antonio, Enríquez-Andrade, Roberto R. Abstract only. Close

• 83. [Article] Wolves and the Ecology of Fear: Can Predation Risk Structure Ecosystems?

  We investigated how large carnivores, herbivores, and plants may be linked to the maintenance of native species biodiversity through trophic cascades. The extirpation of wolves (Canis lupus) from Yellowstone ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Wolves and the Ecology of Fear: Can Predation Risk Structure Ecosystems? Author: Beschta, Robert L., Ripple, William J. We investigated how large carnivores, herbivores, and plants may be linked to the maintenance of native species biodiversity through trophic cascades. The extirpation of wolves (Canis lupus) from Yellowstone National Park in the mid-1920s and their reintroduction in 1995 provided the opportunity to examine the cascading effects of carnivore–herbivore interactions on woody browse species, as well as ecological responses involving riparian functions, beaver (Castor canadensis) populations, and general food webs. Our results indicate that predation risk may have profound effects on the structure of ecosystems and is an important constituent of native biodiversity. Our conclusions are based on theory involving trophic cascades, predation risk, and optimal foraging; on the research literature; and on our own recent studies in Yellowstone National Park. Additional research is needed to understand how the lethal effects of predation interact with its nonlethal effects to structure ecosystems. Title: Wolves and the Ecology of Fear: Can Predation Risk Structure Ecosystems? Author: Beschta, Robert L., Ripple, William J. We investigated how large carnivores, herbivores, and plants may be linked to the maintenance of native species biodiversity through trophic cascades. The extirpation of wolves (Canis lupus) from Yellowstone National Park in the mid-1920s and their reintroduction in 1995 provided the opportunity to examine the cascading effects of carnivore–herbivore interactions on woody browse species, as well as ecological responses involving riparian functions, beaver (Castor canadensis) populations, and general food webs. Our results indicate that predation risk may have profound effects on the structure of ecosystems and is an important constituent of native biodiversity. Our conclusions are based on theory involving trophic cascades, predation risk, and optimal foraging; on the research literature; and on our own recent studies in Yellowstone National Park. Additional research is needed to understand how the lethal effects of predation interact with its nonlethal effects to structure ecosystems. Close

• 84. [Article] An introduction to the analysis of shotgun metagenomic data

  This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Frontiers Research Foundation. The published article can be found at: http://www.frontiersi...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An introduction to the analysis of shotgun metagenomic data Author: Sharpton, Thomas J. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Frontiers Research Foundation. The published article can be found at: http://www.frontiersin.org/Plant_Science. Title: An introduction to the analysis of shotgun metagenomic data Author: Sharpton, Thomas J. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Frontiers Research Foundation. The published article can be found at: http://www.frontiersin.org/Plant_Science. Close

• 85. [Article] Existing Vegetation and Site Observations at Killin Wetland, Washington County, Oregon

  Report produced by The Wetlands Conservancy and Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, Institute for Natural Resources, Portland State University, submitted August 2015 to Metro.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Existing Vegetation and Site Observations at Killin Wetland, Washington County, Oregon Author: Garvey, Megan, Christy, John A. Report produced by The Wetlands Conservancy and Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, Institute for Natural Resources, Portland State University, submitted August 2015 to Metro. Title: Existing Vegetation and Site Observations at Killin Wetland, Washington County, Oregon Author: Garvey, Megan, Christy, John A. Report produced by The Wetlands Conservancy and Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, Institute for Natural Resources, Portland State University, submitted August 2015 to Metro. Close

• 86. [Article] Unpublished wetland plot data recorded in southwestern Oregon. Interim report.

  As of September 2017, most information about wetland plant associations in southwestern Oregon can only be found in unpublished reports that are not available in libraries or on the Internet. Jon Titus's ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Unpublished wetland plot data recorded in southwestern Oregon. Interim report. Author: Titus, Jonathan As of September 2017, most information about wetland plant associations in southwestern Oregon can only be found in unpublished reports that are not available in libraries or on the Internet. Jon Titus's unpublished summaries of plot data from vernal pools, serpentine fens, and other wetlands that he sampled in the 1990s are presented here as a temporary measure to help make some of this information available. Titus' original field notes and spreadsheet data are stored in the files of Portland State University's Oregon Biodiversity Information Center. Titus analyzed the data using TWINSPAN and Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA). Edits made by John Christy in 2017 are given in square brackets. Nomenclature follows the Oregon Flora Project's checklist of vascular plants (June 2017, version 1-7), which in most cases follows Flora of North America. Title: Unpublished wetland plot data recorded in southwestern Oregon. Interim report. Author: Titus, Jonathan As of September 2017, most information about wetland plant associations in southwestern Oregon can only be found in unpublished reports that are not available in libraries or on the Internet. Jon Titus's unpublished summaries of plot data from vernal pools, serpentine fens, and other wetlands that he sampled in the 1990s are presented here as a temporary measure to help make some of this information available. Titus' original field notes and spreadsheet data are stored in the files of Portland State University's Oregon Biodiversity Information Center. Titus analyzed the data using TWINSPAN and Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA). Edits made by John Christy in 2017 are given in square brackets. Nomenclature follows the Oregon Flora Project's checklist of vascular plants (June 2017, version 1-7), which in most cases follows Flora of North America. Close

• 87. [Article] Joint Production, Biodiversity Markets, and PES and Stacking

  Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Joint Production, Biodiversity Markets, and PES and Stacking Author: Squires, Dale Year: 2016 Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 11-15, 2016. Compiled by Stefani J. Evers and Ann L. Shriver. International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Corvallis, 2016. Title: Joint Production, Biodiversity Markets, and PES and Stacking Author: Squires, Dale Year: 2016 Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 11-15, 2016. Compiled by Stefani J. Evers and Ann L. Shriver. International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Corvallis, 2016. Close

• 88. [Article] Informing Management Strategies for a Reserve: Results from Valuation Surveys

  Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Informing Management Strategies for a Reserve: Results from Valuation Surveys Author: Bui, Xuan, Sandorf, Erlend, Aanesen, Margrethe Year: 2016 Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 11-15, 2016. Compiled by Stefani J. Evers and Ann L. Shriver. International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Corvallis, 2016. Title: Informing Management Strategies for a Reserve: Results from Valuation Surveys Author: Bui, Xuan, Sandorf, Erlend, Aanesen, Margrethe Year: 2016 Suggested Bibliographic Reference: Challenging New Frontiers in the Global Seafood Sector: Proceedings of the Eighteenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 11-15, 2016. Compiled by Stefani J. Evers and Ann L. Shriver. International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Corvallis, 2016. Close

• 89. [Article] Marine species invasions in estuaries and harbors

  The version of record is embargoed until 03-08-2016. The final peer reviewed, accepted manuscript is available without an embargo. The published article is copyrighted by Inter-Research and can be found ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Marine species invasions in estuaries and harbors Author: Briggs, John C. The version of record is embargoed until 03-08-2016. The final peer reviewed, accepted manuscript is available without an embargo. The published article is copyrighted by Inter-Research and can be found at: http://www.int-res.com/journals/meps/meps-home/. Title: Marine species invasions in estuaries and harbors Author: Briggs, John C. The version of record is embargoed until 03-08-2016. The final peer reviewed, accepted manuscript is available without an embargo. The published article is copyrighted by Inter-Research and can be found at: http://www.int-res.com/journals/meps/meps-home/. Close

• 90. [Article] Assessing ecological integrity across jurisdictions and scales

  This paper is the product of a series of workshops that occurred between 2011 and 2014. They were hosted by the Institute for Natural Resources - Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, U.S. Geological ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assessing ecological integrity across jurisdictions and scales Author: Kagan, James S., Vickerman, Sara This paper is the product of a series of workshops that occurred between 2011 and 2014. They were hosted by the Institute for Natural Resources - Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Defenders of Wildlife, and NatureServe, and attended by a wide variety of staff from resource agencies, non-profit organizations, universities and the private sector. Many of the participants reviewed and/or contributed to the content of the paper. Final editing decisions were made by the primary authors and do not necessarily reflect unanimous agreement from all parties. Title: Assessing ecological integrity across jurisdictions and scales Author: Kagan, James S., Vickerman, Sara This paper is the product of a series of workshops that occurred between 2011 and 2014. They were hosted by the Institute for Natural Resources - Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Defenders of Wildlife, and NatureServe, and attended by a wide variety of staff from resource agencies, non-profit organizations, universities and the private sector. Many of the participants reviewed and/or contributed to the content of the paper. Final editing decisions were made by the primary authors and do not necessarily reflect unanimous agreement from all parties. Close

• 91. [Article] Larval fish diversity at Little Cayman Island, Caribbean Sea

  MS Power Point presentation. Presented during OSU Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Team Seminar.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Larval fish diversity at Little Cayman Island, Caribbean Sea Author: Post, Eric J. MS Power Point presentation. Presented during OSU Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Team Seminar. Title: Larval fish diversity at Little Cayman Island, Caribbean Sea Author: Post, Eric J. MS Power Point presentation. Presented during OSU Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Team Seminar. Close

• 92. [Article] Can humans coexist with fishes?

  This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/10641.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Can humans coexist with fishes? Author: Noakes, David L. G., Evans, Allison, Li, Hiram W., Pusack, Timothy, Neilsen, Brian, Schemmel, Eva, Albins, Mark A., Ismail, Gladys, Smith, Wade, Stoike, Susanne This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/10641. Title: Can humans coexist with fishes? Author: Noakes, David L. G., Evans, Allison, Li, Hiram W., Pusack, Timothy, Neilsen, Brian, Schemmel, Eva, Albins, Mark A., Ismail, Gladys, Smith, Wade, Stoike, Susanne This is an author's peer-reviewed final manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/10641. Close

• 93. [Article] Invasive mammal eradication on islands results in substantial conservation gains

  To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the National ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Invasive mammal eradication on islands results in substantial conservation gains Author: Howald, Gregg R., Miskelly, Colin M., Burbidge, Andrew A., Campbell, Karl, Rauzon, Mark J., Cowan, Philip E., Seddon, Philip J., Corkery, Ilse, Ebbert, Steve, Oppel, Steffen, Kappes, Peter J., Butchart, Stuart H. M., Courchamp, Franck, Jones, Holly P., Keitt, Bradford S., Russell, James C., Tershy, Bernie R., Kress, Stephen W., Samaniego-Herrera, Araceli, Cuthbert, Richard J., Aguirre-Muñoz, Alfonso, Spatz, Dena R., Genovesi, Piero, Armstrong, Doug P., Holmes, Nick D., Croll, Donald A., Bonnaud, Elsa, Towns, David R., Poncet, Sally, Rocamora, Gérard To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences and can be found at: http://www.pnas.org/ Title: Invasive mammal eradication on islands results in substantial conservation gains Author: Howald, Gregg R., Miskelly, Colin M., Burbidge, Andrew A., Campbell, Karl, Rauzon, Mark J., Cowan, Philip E., Seddon, Philip J., Corkery, Ilse, Ebbert, Steve, Oppel, Steffen, Kappes, Peter J., Butchart, Stuart H. M., Courchamp, Franck, Jones, Holly P., Keitt, Bradford S., Russell, James C., Tershy, Bernie R., Kress, Stephen W., Samaniego-Herrera, Araceli, Cuthbert, Richard J., Aguirre-Muñoz, Alfonso, Spatz, Dena R., Genovesi, Piero, Armstrong, Doug P., Holmes, Nick D., Croll, Donald A., Bonnaud, Elsa, Towns, David R., Poncet, Sally, Rocamora, Gérard To the best of our knowledge, one or more authors of this paper were federal employees when contributing to this work. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences and can be found at: http://www.pnas.org/ Close

• 94. [Article] KennedyFlowManagementHydropower.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: KennedyFlowManagementHydropower.pdf Author: Lytle, David A., Baxter, Colden V., Muehlbauer, Jeffrey D., Kortenhoeven, Eric W., Kennedy, Theodore A., Metcalfe, Anya N., Miller, Scott W., Dibble, Kimberly L., Yackulic, Charles B. Title: KennedyFlowManagementHydropower.pdf Author: Lytle, David A., Baxter, Colden V., Muehlbauer, Jeffrey D., Kortenhoeven, Eric W., Kennedy, Theodore A., Metcalfe, Anya N., Miller, Scott W., Dibble, Kimberly L., Yackulic, Charles B. Close

• 95. [Article] KennedyFlowManagementHydropowerSupplement.pdf

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: KennedyFlowManagementHydropowerSupplement.pdf Author: Lytle, David A., Baxter, Colden V., Muehlbauer, Jeffrey D., Kortenhoeven, Eric W., Kennedy, Theodore A., Metcalfe, Anya N., Miller, Scott W., Dibble, Kimberly L., Yackulic, Charles B. Title: KennedyFlowManagementHydropowerSupplement.pdf Author: Lytle, David A., Baxter, Colden V., Muehlbauer, Jeffrey D., Kortenhoeven, Eric W., Kennedy, Theodore A., Metcalfe, Anya N., Miller, Scott W., Dibble, Kimberly L., Yackulic, Charles B. Close

• 96. [Article] Biodiversity on the Rocks: Macrofauna Inhabiting Authigenic Carbonate at Costa Rica Methane Seeps

  This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Public Library of Science. The published article can be found at: http://www.plosone.org/.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Biodiversity on the Rocks: Macrofauna Inhabiting Authigenic Carbonate at Costa Rica Methane Seeps Author: Grupe, Benjamin M., Mendoza, Guillermo F., et al., Thurber, Andrew R., Levin, Lisa A. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Public Library of Science. The published article can be found at: http://www.plosone.org/. Title: Biodiversity on the Rocks: Macrofauna Inhabiting Authigenic Carbonate at Costa Rica Methane Seeps Author: Grupe, Benjamin M., Mendoza, Guillermo F., et al., Thurber, Andrew R., Levin, Lisa A. This is the publisher’s final pdf. The published article is copyrighted by the author(s) and published by the Public Library of Science. The published article can be found at: http://www.plosone.org/. Close

• 97. [Article] Methodology for Measuring Environmental Efficiency in Aquaculture

  Extended abstract.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Methodology for Measuring Environmental Efficiency in Aquaculture Author: Srtivastava, Alpana Extended abstract. Title: Methodology for Measuring Environmental Efficiency in Aquaculture Author: Srtivastava, Alpana Extended abstract. Close

• 98. [Article] Ecosystem Based Management of MPA - Case study from Nha Trang Bay

  Extended abstract.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ecosystem Based Management of MPA - Case study from Nha Trang Bay Author: Chu, Tien Vinh, Callaghan, Bernard, Bui, Thu Hien Extended abstract. Title: Ecosystem Based Management of MPA - Case study from Nha Trang Bay Author: Chu, Tien Vinh, Callaghan, Bernard, Bui, Thu Hien Extended abstract. Close

• 99. [Article] Management & biological conservation

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Management & biological conservation Author: Higuchi, Niro, Wilkinson, Charles, Jensen, Deborah B., Shelby, Bo, 1948-, Libby, William J., Oregon State University. College of Forestry, Arbogast, Sandie Title: Management & biological conservation Author: Higuchi, Niro, Wilkinson, Charles, Jensen, Deborah B., Shelby, Bo, 1948-, Libby, William J., Oregon State University. College of Forestry, Arbogast, Sandie Close

• 100. [Article] Natural resources & the 21st century: where are we headed?

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Natural resources & the 21st century: where are we headed? Author: Bunnell, Fred, Moore, Patrick, Liberty, Robert, Shelby, Bo, 1948-, Oregon State University. College of Forestry, Arbogast, Sandie, Chapman, Don Title: Natural resources & the 21st century: where are we headed? Author: Bunnell, Fred, Moore, Patrick, Liberty, Robert, Shelby, Bo, 1948-, Oregon State University. College of Forestry, Arbogast, Sandie, Chapman, Don Close