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A Feasibility Study for Increasing Educational Programming and Services for Underserved Minority Groups at Treehaven Environmental Learning Center
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2013-05)As minority populations continue to grow throughout the United States and in the state of Wisconsin, it is essential for environmental educators to take special efforts to provide programming specifically targeting local ... -
Feral Pigeon Ecology and Zoonoses in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1982-08)Feral pigeons (Columba livia) in Stevens Point, Wisconsin were monitored for ecological parameters and zoonoses from June 1976 through September 1977. A relatively stationary population of 900 pigeons was found to use 112 ... -
The Ferraro Persona : A Fantasy Theme Analysis
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Fire History and Woody Plant Responses to Prescribed Burning and Thinning in Mixed Pine Hardwoods of Northern Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2015-12)Red pine (Pinus resinosa) woodlands have been influenced by lightning ignited fires and fires of indigenous peoples for thousands of years. However, little is known about historic frequency and seasonality of fire in red ... -
The First Haploid Linkage Map in a Coregonid (Coregonus artedi) Improves Knowledge of Chromosomal Evolution and Rediploidization across Salmonids
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2019-05)Whole genome duplication (WGD) is an important evolutionary mechanism that can facilitate adaptation and speciation. The salmonid family represents an ideal model to study the effect of WGDs because of the extensive ... -
Floral and Faunal Composition, Phenology, and Fire in the Aripo Savannas Scientific Reserve, Trinidad, West Indies
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1988-03)This study was designed to update and expand our knowledge of the proposed Aripo Savannas Scientific Reserve. The information provided by this study is requisite for any management plan which encourages preservation of ... -
Food Habits, Growth, and Cover Types Used by Northern Wisconsin Black Bears
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1981-12)Black bear (Ursus americanus) food habits were determined by examining 630 scats collected during May through August 1976 and 1977. Seasonally important food items were grasses (Gramineae), sweet cicely (Osmorhiza Claytonii), ... -
A Food Web Analysis of the Fishery in Chequamegon Bay, Lake Superior
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2002-08)I modeled prey consumption by coolwater and coldwater predators in Chequamegon Bay, an important and productive sport fishery on the southwestern shore of Lake Superior, to determine the impact of predators on the fish ... -
Food Web Interactions Among Walleye, Lake Whitefish, and Yellow Perch in Green Bay, Lake Michigan
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2020-08)Green Bay supports important fisheries for walleye Sander vitreus, lake whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis, and yellow perch Perca flavescens. While walleye and lake whitefish populations have expanded in Green Bay, yellow ... -
Forecasting Recruitment of Coarse Woody Structure from the Riparian Area to the Littoral Zone of a North Temperate Lake in Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2006-05)Riparian forests and littoral zones of lakes are inextricably linked creating a unique ecotone used by a variety of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. Riparian forests act as filters, retainers, and suppliers of nutrients ... -
Forest Habitat Classification of the Extreme Northwest Region of Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1998-05)Methods of classifying forest habitats based on potential climax vegetation have been developed in the Western States such as Washington and Oregon. More recently a system was developed for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan ... -
Forest Management Plan for the City of Stevens Point Water Department Lands
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1985-12)A forest management plan data base was obtained from a timber inventory conducted on the 228 acre City of Stevens Point Water Department property in Portage County, Wisconsin. One-tenth and 0.05 acre fixed radius plots ... -
Forest Vegetation : Inventory and Management Recommendations, Outer Island, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1984-09)The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (AINL), Wisconsin, was established as a unit of the National Park System on 26 September 1970 (PL 91-424). Since the establishment of the AINL, the development of resource management ... -
Formative Evaluation of Heritage Interpretation Career Recruitment Media Targeting Teenagers
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2019-05)Many fields, including heritage interpretation, are faced with a changing labor force, a lack of public awareness, and reduced university enrollment. Combined, these problems result in a smaller pool of qualified ... -
Fostering Responsible Waste Disposal Habits and an Environmental Ethic in High School Students
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2007-08)This study endeavored to provide evidence that high school students' active participation in recycling will lead to responsible waste disposal attitudes and habits. Within a quasi-experimental method, the researcher used ... -
Freeze-Frame Videoconferencing : An Explanation and Case Study of the University of Wisconsin-Extension's Statewide Extension Education Network (SEEN)
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Frequency of the Use and Survival of Selected Street Tree Taxa in Three Wisconsin Cities
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1989-01)Planting records for Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Stevens Point Wisconsin were examined to determine frequency of taxa use. Records indicated homogeneity emphasizing Norway maple, green ash, littleleaf linden and honeylocust. ... -
Functional Motivations of Interpretive Volunteers at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2015-04)Interpretation is an important part of education at zoos and aquariums, and volunteers are frequently a part of those interpretive programs. Understanding the motivations of those volunteers helps to increase volunteer ... -
Furbearer Activity Relative to Habitat in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 1991-08)Occurrence of furbearers, habitat use, and movements relative to weather were studied from winter trail counts and scent stations in northern Michigan in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, January 1989-August 1990. ... -
The Future of Nature Centers: A View from the Profession
(University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources, 2016-05)The purpose of this project was to explore what leaders in the nature center profession view as the societal and economic future of nature centers over the next 25 years. The project identified significant trends and ...