Browsing by Department "Forestry and Wildlife Science"
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Population response of eastern wild turkeys and white-tailed deer to removal of wild pigs
(2023-01-11)
Recently, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) have expanded their range and have the potential to greatly impact ecosystems in North America. Wild pig’s generalist diets and high fecundity make them a strong competitor with native ...
Potential Predictability of Streamflow and Soil Moisture in a Humid Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin using the National Water Model
(2019-11-25)
This study investigates predictability of daily streamflow and soil moisture in the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa (ACT) river basin in southeastern United States. The study employs the state-of-the-art National Water Model ...
Predicting Saltwater Intrusion Effects on Tidal Freshwater Wetlands of the Lower Apalachicola River
(2017-05-04)
Tidal freshwater forested wetlands are found between terrestrial and aquatic zones and are common near the outlets of the coastal rivers (Mitsch and Gosselink 2007). These wetlands are valuable resources due to the ecological ...
Prescribed Fire Interval and Economic Tradeoffs on Forage and Nutrient Availability During Stress Periods for White-tailed Deer
(2016-07-25)
Prescribed fire is an effective habitat management tool that enhances the production of quality forage for white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), but its effectiveness is largely dependent upon return interval. We ...
Production and Characterization of Bio-oil and Its Utilization in the Synthesis of Bio-based Epoxy Resin
(2016-12-07)
Epoxy resins (ERs) are one of the most versatile thermoset polymers which are widely used in variety of applications from electrical and electronics (insulation and circuit boards) to construction and civil engineering ...
Reactive Nitrogen and Climate Change in the Terrestrial Biosphere: Data-Model Integration
(2022-08-04)
The addition of excess reactive nitrogen (N) compounds to terrestrial ecosystems has largely stimulated the emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), the most important depleting substance of stratospheric ozone and a potent ...
Reducing Uncertainties in Coupled Carbon-water Cycle Predictions in the Southeastern United States Using Perturbed Parameter Experiments and Machine Learning Approaches
(2023-11-28)
Carbon-water cycle interactions are considerably uncertain in the climate models. Parameter sensitivity studies are extensively utilized to reduce uncertainty in hydrological predictions. However, because of its high ...
Regional-scale Mapping of Canopy Height and Aboveground Biomass using ICESat-2 and Landsat-8 Data
(2022-12-02)
The Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite- 2 (ICESat-2), launched in September 2018, is a follow-on mission to ICESat, which operated from 2003 to 2009. While ICESat-2 observations do not provide full coverage, integrating ...
Reproductive success in white-tailed deer: using structural equation modeling to understand the causal relationships of MHC, age, and morphology
(2019-08-14)
Understanding factors that influence reproductive success is of utmost importance to the study of wildlife population dynamics. There are a multitude of factors that can influence a male’s ability to acquire mates, such ...
Resource Selection and Bait Response by Female Eastern Wild Turkey in Alabama
(2019-08-19)
A key element for the successful management of a wildlife species is understanding the
specific resources an animal is using and at what time of the year. Resource selection by animals is typically addressed in the terms ...
Resource Selection at Different Spatial Scales by Black Bears in Alabama
(2021-04-13)
Black bears are native throughout Alabama; however, historic populations have diminished, in part from decreased connectivity and habitat degradation. At present, only two small populations of black bears occur in Alabama. ...
Response of Pinus taeda L. Families to Root-Inhabiting Ophiostomatoid Fungi
(2017-07-25)
Pinus taeda (loblolly pine), a most widely cultivated timber species in the southern U.S., creates 110,000 job opportunities and contributes 30 billion dollars per year to the economy. However, insect-vectored root-infecting ...
The role of intra-watershed processes in improving the understanding of physical processes, hydrologic trends, and restoration measures across the Mobile Bay watershed-AL
(2024-04-30)
The southeast United States (SE-US) stands out as a global hotspot of aquatic biodiversity, with the Alabama being a beacon within this rich ecosystem. The Mobile Bay-AL, an expansive estuarine system along the Gulf of ...
The Scales of Ocean and Coastal Governance: How International, National, and Local Governments are Preparing for Global Environmental Change and a Growing Population
(2023-08-02)
Coastal and ocean governance is a complex topic that requires an equally complex management structure. Governments around the world and at every scale have varying degrees of authority and resources to effectively manage ...
Spatiotemporal Impacts of Invasive Species Removal and Reinvasion
(2020-08-14)
Invasive species are a major driver of native species declines and reduce ecosystem function. Though eradication of invasive species is often beneficial, it can create other ecological issues and if not implemented correctly, ...
Spray-dried Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
(2023-12-06)
Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC), a nano-scale structure with unique properties such as high crystallinity, Young’s modulus, and strength, is dominantly extracted from lignocellulosic materials and primarily dispersed in aqueous ...
Stakeholder Perspectives on Wild Pig Management in Alabama
(2018-11-15)
The wild pig (Sus scrofa) is a globally detrimental invasive species with negative economic, ecological, and public health impacts. Despite the well-known negative impacts associated with wild pigs, little is known about ...
Stopover ecology and population dynamics of migratory shorebirds
(2019-04-04)
Migratory animals are declining worldwide, and for many species there are multiple threats to population stability from throughout the annual cycle. Animals performing long-distance migrations use stopover sites en route ...
Study of interactions and stability of pyrethroids and cellulose allomorphs for controlled release applications
(2022-11-29)
The study of controlled release materials is a growing field for applications like agricultural, biomedical, and insecticidal fibers. Cellulose, because of its abundance and ability to be modified and regenerated into many ...
Survey of Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by Four Ophiostomatoid Fungi
(2022-04-19)
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) is an important commercial timber species in the southeastern United States. It contributes to the growth of the economy by serving as raw material for the forest product industry in the ...