doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.109pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.111pmid: N/A
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Maleque, M. Abdul; Ishii, Hiroaki T.; Maeto, Kaoru
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.113pmid: N/A
Arthropods play vital roles in various ecosystem functions and respond acutely to habitat manipulation. Diversity and community dynamics of arthropods are strongly correlated with ecosystem functioning. Arthropod community structure reflects habitat heterogeneity, as well as development and recovery of forest ecosystems after natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Arthropod community structure also reflects the degree of fragmentation and isolation of forest ecosystems on the landscape. Arthropods are good indicators of the overall biodiversity and ecosystem integrity of forests and can be used for evaluating and designing sound ecosystem management plans.
Poland, Therese M.; McCullough, Deborah G.
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.118pmid: N/A
The emerald ash borer (EAB), a phloem-feeding beetle native to Asia, was discovered killing ash trees in southeastern Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, in 2002. Like several other invasive forest pests, the EAB likely was introduced and became established in a highly urbanized setting, facilitated by international trade and abundant hosts. Up to 15 million ash trees in urban and forested settings have been killed by the EAB. Quarantines in the United States and Canada restrict the movement of ash trees, logs, and firewood to prevent new introductions. Research studies are underway to assist managers leading eradication and containment efforts. Long-term efforts will be needed to protect ash in urban and forested settings across North America.
Lemoine, Derek; Evans, Jonathan P.; Smith, C. Ken
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.125pmid: N/A
In this study, we developed and tested a geographic information system methodology to measure the width and slope of streamside management zones (SMZs). We also assessed the compliance of SMZs on the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee with the quantitative portions of state best management practices and the sustainable forestry standards used by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). We found that using different standards greatly affected overall SMZ compliance and that FSC-level compliance varied as a function of type and resident status of forest owner.
Roth, Paul A.; Finley, James C.; Zobrist, Kevin W.; Baumgartner, David M.
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.132pmid: N/A
The use of computer technology in managing family forestlands is increasing. Growth, treatment, and visualization models can facilitate better understanding and communication of sustainable forest management concepts. Learning to use these tools can be challenging, and the technology has not been widely adopted at the landowner level. The Landscape Management System and associated Inventory Wizard have made these technologies easier to use and more accessible to landowners. Programs in Pennsylvania and Washington are promoting the use of this system by family forest owners.
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.136pmid: N/A
This article was prompted by the 2003 space shuttle Columbia disaster response. Twenty-one type 1 and 2 Incident Management Teams (IMT) performed a central role in the operation by directing a ground search of 680,000 ac. This article draws on the broad experiences of the IMTs that participated in the Columbia shuttle recovery to inform the future of all-risk incident management. It reports the findings of a systematic analysis of the perspectives of senior IMT members on the question: What is the capacity of the wildland IMTs to direct major all-risk responses?
Rickenbach, Mark; Overdevest, Christine
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.143pmid: N/A
In this study, we compared US Forest Stewardship Council forest management certified enterprises as to their perceptions of certification’s effectiveness across three policy mechanisms: (1) market based, (2) signaling, and (3) learning. Signaling to stakeholders provided the highest satisfaction; however, there were differences across enterprise type. Small private enterprises reported lower satisfaction than public and large private enterprises for all mechanisms. Our findings also indicate that certification, for those already certified, likely will be an expectation into the future.
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.148pmid: N/A
Bangladesh houses a substantial amount of forests. People extract a range of goods and services from the forests. Although the accounted contribution of the forests in the national economy is reasonable, the social and ecological importance is immense. Although the Bangladesh government has taken several initiatives to protect them, the forests are being depleted due to many reasons. It is believed that in future, the degradation will be aggravated because of increasing population and persistent poverty. Demand for environmental goods will rise but will not be met because of continued forest degradation. In such situations multistakeholder-based conservation and forest extension activities are necessary to better manage the sector.
Tynon, Joanne F.; Chavez, Deborah J.
doi: 10.1093/jof/104.3.154pmid: N/A
The aim of this article is to explain why research focusing on crime and violence on national forests is necessary and overdue. Four questions are offered to frame future research. First, how much crime is occurring on national forests, and how can the effects of crime and violence best be measured? Second, how is crime spatially distributed across national forests? Third, what actions are effective in mitigating crime in a recreation setting and what should we adopt for a successful crime-stopping arsenal? Finally, how do crime and violence affect recreation behavior and decisionmaking?
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