Natural Area Preserves

Design of Natural Area Preserves in Hawai'i

Preserves, especially in Hawai!, must be protectable and manageable. Elements in preserve design include defining objectives, determining minimal area requirements, identifying external threats, and identifying management activities to be conducted. Biological, economic, and social priorities must be considered. There is no substitute for detailed ecological knowledge and practical experience, ...

Natural mummification of the human gut preserves bacteriophage DNA.

The natural mummification process of the human gut represents a unique opportunity to study the resulting microbial community structure and composition. While results are providing insights into the preservation of bacteria, fungi, pathogenic eukaryotes and eukaryotic viruses, no studies have demonstrated that the process of natural mummification also results in the preservation of bacteriophag...

Nitidulidae ( Coleoptera ) Diversity in Three Natural Preserves in Portage County

A comparative study was initiated to determine if habitat influences the abundance and richness of nitidulid beetle fauna at three sites (Kent Bog, Tinkers Creek, and Gott Fen) managed by the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. These sites in Portage County were sampled from early May through late October of 1990. Six sampling techniques were use...

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Visitor Survey

In order for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to comply with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and better meet the needs of the public; a visitor satisfaction survey was conducted at 23 BLM recreation sites in 11 states during fiscal year 2009 (FY09). The survey was developed to measure each site's performance related to BLM GPRA Goal 3.1 Provide for a quality recreation exp...

Herbicides for Natural Area Weed Management