14 research outputs found
The Vehicle, 1965, Vol. 7
Vol. 7
Table of Contents
CommentaryElaine Lancepage 3
Lost Island and The Unseen SeaDaun Alan Leggpage 5
ElegyWilliam Mosierpage 6
AwayDavid Dixpage 7
DulceyRoberta Mathewspage 8
Alarum Tuam JonneDavid Walkerpage 11
Little BrotherSteve Gibbspage 13
River RunningDaun Alan Leggpage 15
PortraitRobert D. Thomaspage 16
The RockRoger Lewis Hudsonpage 17
Jarman HospitalElaine Lancepage 18
Of Domes and DiamondsDwight Ashbypage 19
Friday NightRoger J. Barrypage 20
MurderHelen Coxpage 23
Vigil SongDaun Alan Leggpage 24
Had You But Been the OneDavid Helmpage 25
To A Useless WeaponDarlene Brewerpage 25
Out of the NightPat Hartpage 26
La MortAdrian Beardpage 28
Mrs. Milton\u27s LamentBob Millerpage 30
Cockle CoveSusan McCabepage 31
Loss of VirtueJim Rinnertpage 32
The KeepsakeDwight Ashbypage 33
The RuinsRoger Lewis Hudsonpage 35
Ante Major OdysseyDaun Alan Leggpage 38
ReligionAnthony Barrettepage 39
All JoyJim Rinnertpage 40
SesameElaine Lancepage 40
CenterpieceDwight Ashbypage 41
A Great White WaveJohn Rhodespage 42
QueryElaine Lancepage 44
PistachioRita Salyerspage 45
FacadeKathleen McCormackpage 46
Winter Wisp AwaySteve Gibbspage 46
ScenarioDavid Dixpage 47
Damn-GodSteve Gibbspage 48
AccidentElaine Lancepage 48https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1013/thumbnail.jp
The changing culture of silviculture
Changing climates are altering the structural and functional components of forest ecosystems at an unprecedented rate. Simultaneously, we are seeing a diversification of public expectations on the broader sustainable use of forest resources beyond timber production. As a result, the science and art of silviculture needs to adapt to these changing realities. In this piece, we argue that silviculturists are gradually shifting from the application of empirically derived silvicultural scenarios to new sets of approaches, methods and practices, a process that calls for broadening our conception of silviculture as a scientific discipline. We propose a holistic view of silviculture revolving around three key themes: observe, anticipate and adapt. In observe, we present how recent advances in remote sensing now enable silviculturists to observe forest structural, compositional and functional attributes in near-real-time, which in turn facilitates the deployment of efficient, targeted silvicultural measures in practice that are adapted to rapidly changing constraints. In anticipate, we highlight the importance of developing state-of-the-art models designed to take into account the effects of changing environmental conditions on forest growth and dynamics. In adapt, we discuss the need to provide spatially explicit guidance for the implementation of adaptive silvicultural actions that are efficient, cost-effective and socially acceptable. We conclude by presenting key steps towards the development of new tools and practical knowledge that will ensure meeting societal demands in rapidly changing environmental conditions. We classify these actions into three main categories: re-examining existing silvicultural trials to identify key stand attributes associated with the resistance and resilience of forests to multiple stressors, developing technological workflows and infrastructures to allow for continuous forest inventory updating frameworks, and implementing bold, innovative silvicultural trials in consultation with the relevant communities where a range of adaptive silvicultural strategies are tested. In this holistic perspective, silviculture can be defined as the science of observing forest condition and anticipating its development to apply tending and regeneration treatments adapted to a multiplicity of desired outcomes in rapidly changing realities
The changing culture of silviculture
Changing climates are altering the structural and functional components of forest ecosystems at an unprecedented rate. Simultaneously, we are seeing a diversification of public expectations on the broader sustainable use of forest resources beyond timber production. As a result, the science and art of silviculture needs to adapt to these changing realities. In this piece, we argue that silviculturists are gradually shifting from the application of empirically derived silvicultural scenarios to new sets of approaches, methods and practices, a process that calls for broadening our conception of silviculture as a scientific discipline. We propose a holistic view of silviculture revolving around three key themes: observe, anticipate and adapt. In observe, we present how recent advances in remote sensing now enable silviculturists to observe forest structural, compositional and functional attributes in near-real-time, which in turn facilitates the deployment of efficient, targeted silvicultural measures in practice that are adapted to rapidly changing constraints. In anticipate, we highlight the importance of developing state-of-the-art models designed to take into account the effects of changing environmental conditions on forest growth and dynamics. In adapt, we discuss the need to provide spatially explicit guidance for the implementation of adaptive silvicultural actions that are efficient, cost-effective and socially acceptable. We conclude by presenting key steps towards the development of new tools and practical knowledge that will ensure meeting societal demands in rapidly changing environmental conditions. We classify these actions into three main categories: reexamining existing silvicultural trials to identify key stand attributes associated with the resistance and resilience of forests to multiple stressors, developing technological workflows and infrastructures to allow for continuous forest inventory updating frameworks, and implementing bold, innovative silvicultural trials in consultation with the relevant communities where a range of adaptive silvicultural strategies are tested. In this holistic perspective, silviculture can be defined as the science of observing forest condition and anticipating its development to apply tending and regeneration treatments adapted to a multiplicity of desired outcomes in rapidly changing realities
Open Access Acute injury in the peripheral nervous system triggers an alternative macrophage response
Background: The activation of the immune system in neurodegeneration has detrimental as well as beneficial effects. Which aspects of this immune response aggravate the neurodegenerative breakdown and which stimulate regeneration remains an open question. To unravel the neuroprotective aspects of the immune system we focused on a model of acute peripheral nerve injury, in which the immune system was shown to be protective. Methods: To determine the type of immune response triggered after axotomy of the sciatic nerve, a model for Wallerian degeneration in the peripheral nervous system, we evaluated markers representing the two extremes of a type I and type II immune response (classical vs. alternative) using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), western blot, and immunohistochemistry. Results: Our results showed that acute peripheral nerve injury triggers an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive response, rather than a pro-inflammatory response. This was reflected by the complete absence of classical macrophage markers (iNOS, IFNγ, and IL12p40), and the strong up-regulation of tissue repair markers (arginase-1, Ym1, and Trem2). The signal favoring the alternative macrophage environment was induced immediately after nerve damage and appeared to be established within the nerve, well before the infiltration of macrophages. In addition, negative regulators of the innate immune response, as well as the anti-inflammator