Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Department "Forestry and Wildlife Science"
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Adaptive Governance of Coral Reefs: Cases of Florida and the Caribbean
(2023-04-13)
Coral reefs are one of the most imperiled yet one of the most valuable ecosystems on the planet, providing food, medicine, and property protection to hundreds of millions of coastal people all over the world. Coral reefs ...
Advancing Mapping and Monitoring of Forest Structure and Aboveground Biomass using Multisource Earth Observation Data
(2026-04-23)
Accurate estimation of forest aboveground biomass (AGB) is essential for understanding forest carbon dynamics and informing climate change mitigation strategies. The availability of spaceborne light detection and ranging ...
Advancing methods for estimating and modeling breeding bird distributions for conservation and management
(2026-04-23)
Effective conservation depends on reliable inference about where species occur and how they respond to environmental change, yet both goals are often undermined by limitations in monitoring design and the scale-dependence ...
Advancing Water Cycle Prediction and Projections: An Investigation of the Effects of Model Resolution, Meteorological Forcing Uncertainty, and Land-Use Change Feedback
(2025-05-07)
Accurate predictions of water cycle components, including evapotranspiration, runoff, and soil moisture, are vital for sustainable water resource management, risk mitigation, and ecological preservation, particularly in ...
Alabama Pilot Survey for a New National Outdoor Recreation Survey Focusing on Minority Access and Views
(2022-09-19)
Since 2014, the agencies tasked with managing our outdoor recreation sites have experienced a knowledge gap caused by the discontinuation of the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NSRE), which was previously ...
Anthropogenic and Natural Disturbances of the Nitrogen Cycle at Multiple Scales from Local to Global: A Modeling Investigation of Nitrous Oxide and Ammonia Emissions
(2019-04-18)
Nitrogen (N) is an essential element that affects natural vegetation and crop growth in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Meanwhile, N is tightly coupled with carbon and other nutrients (e.g., phosphorous) that influence ...
Assessing family forest landowners interest in forest carbon programs in the southern United States and predicting carbon content in loblolly pine using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
(2023-04-26)
Over the past few decades, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have increased from 300 to 416 ppm. Increased concentrations of atmospheric CO2 affect forests and create an imbalance of carbon exchange between the ...
Assessing Fine Particulate Matter Emissions and the Impact of Its Regulatory Revisions on the Forest Industries of Alabama
(2026-04-22)
Alabama has 23 million acres of timberland and leading forest industries that significantly contribute to the United States (U.S.) economy and employment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) tightened the ...
Assessing hurricane-driven forest changes using satellite-based lidar and multispectral imagery
(2025-07-17)
Coastal forests in Alabama and Florida are increasingly vulnerable to storms and hurricanes, which can cause widespread canopy loss, decline in forest structure, and long-term disruption of ecosystem services. Accurate and ...
Assessing Input Uncertainty and Sensitivity of the Process-Based Wetland Water Quality Model, WetQual
(2019-06-03)
Wetlands are among the most important natural ecosystems having numerous benefits to people and wildlife. One of the key functions of wetlands is water purification. Wetlands are known to improve water quality and act as ...
Assessing Occurrence and Habitat Characteristics of the Southeastern Pocket Gopher (Geomys pinetis)
(2018-01-10)
The southeastern pocket gopher (Geomys pinetis), a species of conservation concern in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, is of increasing conservation concern due to a range wide decline believed to be due to habitat loss and ...
Assessment and Synthetization of Extension Needs Encompassing the Economic and Ecological Impacts of Wild Pigs Among Young Pine Plantations
(2017-12-18)
The southeastern United States has recently seen its first increases in Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) acreage after more than four centuries of decline thanks to ongoing restoration efforts. Connecting existing ...
Avian Predation on Low-Salinity Shrimp Aquaculture
(2023-07-28)
Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is the most commonly produced shrimp in the world and prominent in the seafood industry in the United States. Aquaculture producers in the United States raise >2,000 metric tons ...
Beyond the timberline: Assessment of Supplemental Income Opportunities, Forest Management Practices, and Attributes of Southern Pine Straw Types
(2020-07-22)
Of Alabama’s 23 million acres of timberland, over 13 million acres of it is owned by family forest landowners. Therefore, they play a pivotal role in the future of Alabama’s forest. Due to a combination of shift in ownership ...
Bio-based Polymer Assemblies for Insecticide Delivery
(2025-12-09)
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as malaria present a significant global health concern, leading to chronic health complications and mortality, particularly among children and pregnant women. Fortunately, there are several ...
Bio-Based Regenerated Cellulose Beads: Sustainable Carriers for Controlled Agrochemical Delivery
(2025-12-17)
Driven by the need for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials, cellulose has emerged as a promising renewable platform for advanced regenerated systems. However, its processability remains limited by its ...
Biochar-/Lignin-containing Microfibrillated Cellulose Fiber Bio-composites for Horticultural Container Applications
(2026-04-29)
Production activities in the horticulture industry mainly rely on petroleum-based plastic containers for cultivating and propagating plants because they are low-cost, absorb little water, and are structurally durable. ...
A Bird's-Eye View of Young Longleaf Pine
(2021-01-11)
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) forests are an endangered ecosystem and a primary focus for restoration in the US. Through the cost-share program Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...
Bridging the divide: Movement and disease ecology of free-roaming domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) across ecological and anthropogenic interfaces
(2025-05-06)
Animal movement is a process which can connect otherwise distinct communities. When moving across ecosystem boundaries, animals have distinct behavioral responses, and decisions along these interfaces can affect ecosystem ...
Bridging the Gap: Developing and Studying the Effects of Educational Resources to Increase Environmental Awareness, Science Proficiency, and Sustainability in Alabama’s Schools and Communities
(2024-08-01)
This study addresses the critical need for sustainable practices amidst rising global temperatures and increasing environmental risks. Recognizing human behavior as a primary contributor to these challenges, it emphasizes ...