Examining Methodologies to Assess Abrasion in Tree Crowns

New methodologies were explored to determine if crown abrasion affects shoot elongation of preformed and sustained growth form species during stand development. Bud growth form differences can influence which species’ buds are abraded or broken upon impact with adjoining crowns affecting crown growth. Analysis of branch elongation, apical bud toughness and tree sway were investigated in this study. Branch elongation was measured on crowns where growth was inhibited by crowns of adjacent trees and on crowns where growth is uninhibited. Bud mass was also measured. Bud toughness by species’ shoot growth form was evaluated using a pendulum impact tester for the dormant and growing seasons. Crown movement was assessed by using 3-axial accelerometers in outermost points of crowns. Accelerometers logged the movement of branches in the tree crown over a period of time and were evaluated using local wind data during leaf-off and leaf-on. By using both the crown sway acceleration and associated bud toughness and mass data, possible force was calculated to evaluate the influence of crown friction. Branch elongation was greater for most species sampled on the exterior of the stand. Preformed buds are generally tougher in the dormant and growing season than sustained growth buds. Acceleration from wind gusts increased more rapidly as wind speed intensifies in the growing season when leaves are on the trees. Under the conditions of this study, more crown damage can occur with lower wind speeds during leaf-on. Crown friction and abrasion are contributors to crown and stand development patterns in mixed species stands, often allowing species with determinate shoot growth to stratify above trees with indeterminate growth

Managing farmed landscapes for pollinating insects

Increasing floral resources and improving habitat conditions can benefit pollinating insect species, wildflowers and crop production

Temporary Housing Alternatives: Economic Analysis

In this report, we are aiming to find the best construction alternative to provide housing to the homeless community of Multnomah County in Oregon. The goal is to identify the most beneficial construction process through an economic analysis. In conjunction with existing projects such as “Safe Rest Villages” that are working on offering services and solutions, the plan is to reduce the county’s houseless population by 50% over a time period of 10 years. The analysis includes gathering data about the community, but also calculating the costs and benefits of three alternatives - 3D Printed houses, tiny homes, and prefabricated houses -, as well as identifying funding opportunities and budgets, and calculating and comparing the present worth value of our alternative under different circumstances and scenarios

School IPM Outreach and Research Activities, NYS IPM Program, 2017

NYS IPM Type: Project ReportNYS schools need assistance in reducing risks to children and others from both pests and the overuse of pesticides. In 2017, NYS IPM Program activities have resulted in school personnel becoming better informed and able to implement IPM in their school districts. Managing geese on school grounds was the focus of a demonstration project and associated outreach. A school IPM assessment tool was developed and began to be piloted. A phone survey of BOCES health & safety officers is providing input into school IPM outreach and implementation. The NYS IPM Program made several blogs and tweets throughout the year with IPM stories of relevance to the state’s schools and childcare facilities. NYS IPM Program staff made visits to several schools trouble shooting specific pest-related situations, collaborated with Cornell faculty on research of relevance to school IPM, and were involved in statewide, regional, and national collaborations involving school IPM outreach

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Fuquay-Varina, Wake County : an action-oriented community diagnosis : Latinos in Fuquay-Varina : findings and next steps of action

Five students from the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, conducted a community diagnosis of the Latino community of Fuquay-Varina, under the guidance of a preceptor from Wake County Human Services, during the 2001-2002 academic year. The aim of this document is to describe this process and its results. The students gathered data about the community through examination of secondary data and through field observations, interviews, and focus group discussions with the insiders (Latino community members) and outsiders (service providers and non- Latino community members). The document provides a brief introduction and history of the community, followed by an overview of pertinent secondary data. Primary data is then presented by describing the frequently mentioned issues or themes pertaining to community life from both outsiders' and insiders' perspectives. The main topics discussed are access to public services, transportation, housing, issues pertaining to youth, and language and cultural barriers. A description of the methodology, including secondary data collection, methods of key informant selection, primary data collection, and data analysis, is then presented. This is followed by a report on the community forum, an event organized by both the students and a committee of concerned community members and service providers (called Uniting Communities Toward Change), that provided an opportunity for both presentation of the project findings to the community and dialogue between diverse groups. A summary of planned steps of action based on discussions at the forum is presented. Conclusions and additional recommendations for future community actions bring the document to a close. While the Latino community of Fuquay-Varina faces many challenges, it is clear that numerous strengths lie within its members. As these assets are tapped, and as people from diverse groups continue to show a willingness to work together toward improving community life, a strong multicultural community in Fuquay-Varina will develop. It is the student team's hope that this document will serve as a useful resource to Uniting Communities Toward Change and other individuals and organizations working toward making Fuquay-Varina a better place for everyone to live.Master of Public Healt

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