Dr. Fred Rich Summary

In another report by Kessler et al., (2013) the possibility of analyzing a variety of restoration methods will help to determine a cost effective plan. This means that the restoration of roosting and feeding grounds for the sandhill cranes can be achieved if numerous methods are first explored. In addition to exploring a variety of restoration methods the combination of public agencies and private individuals will promote restoration and conservation efforts. A restoration project along the Dolores River in southwestern Colorado and eastern Utah that combined the public and private sectors created a program that could share ideas, finances, and other vital planning decisions (Oppenheimer et al.,

The soil and biotic/abiotic features of the park vary greatly depending on the area of park being studied. The volcanic rock that underlies the

North Stradbroke Island (NSI), also known as Minjerribah to its indigenous people, the Quandamooka people, is the second-largest island in the world, covering an area of 275.2 km2. The island has a wide range of ecosystems including open beaches, frontal dunes, rocky headlands, mangroves, and tidal swamps (Stradbrokeisland.com, 2018). On the island, the sand mining company, Sibelco, are to close their operation on NSI in 1919. This decision has been made through the exploration of advantages and disadvantages of undertaking sand mining on NSI, as well as alternative sources of economic income and planning replacement employment. When making the decision to close Sibelco’s sand mining on the island, it was important to remain mindful to the natives of the island and their ideals, traditions and sacred land. In considering all of these factors, it is most ideal for Sibelco’s sand mining operations on NSI to close.

By the end of this report you should have a better perception on the geological landscape of Silver Creek Wetland Complex, and further in-depth knowledge on what stewardship responsibilities fall on you and your relationship with the land you use.

At Nudgee Beach, erosion was found to have occurred on the edges of the mangrove forest and along the mudflat shorelines. Erosion is typically influenced by natural factors and occurs when pieces of weathered rock or soil are moved – typically by wind and water – from one place to another. Shorelines with lots of sediment and sand are more inclined to be effected by erosional progression. Erosion may also be provoked and accelerated by human interference. For example, if the decision to clear trees and plants from an area is made, erosion is likely to occur as the root systems of plants work to hold the soil in place. If these root systems are removed and erosion does occur, environmental conditions – such as; landslides and flooding – are more likely to take place. Erosion may also cause other plants to tip over, have their underground roots exposed and damaged and contribute to the pollution of local waters; as a result of mud and soil runoff [26]. Erosion at Nudgee Beach was likely to have been influenced by natural factors; however, the development and extension of the Kedron Brook golfing course may contribute to the acceleration of erosional processes and further damage the mangrove

By comparing the topography, soil moisture levels, relative humidity, and wind speed of the upland Savanna and Bottomland forest we will be able to compare and contrast between these two vegetation zones. The data collected in the investigation will be used to test the hypothesis that the bottomland forest has a higher degree of shrub layer cover than the savanna. The higher level of shrubs in the bottomland forest might be attributed to the space available for shrub layer species. In addition, the data collected will confirm that the bottomland forest has a higher tree density than the

At Wanda Beach, the tall trees and scrubs act as a windbreaker which further protects the sand formation. According to the field work results collected using the anemometer (see figure 3), the Aeolian processes at the front and the top of the primary dune is where the wind speed is highest. So it is important to plant plants such as the hairy spinifex to stabilise the sand due to its expansive root system and its ability to survive low water conditions.

tides. There are also many programs which help to ensure the stabilization of dunes, these include the planting of new vegetation to combat erosion, fencing and designated

Students at Amherst County High who say teachers lack personality have yet to meet Dr. McFaden. Dr. McFaden is the supervisor for equity assurance and online learning at Amherst County High. Dr. McFaden has a doctorate in Concentration and in MultiCultural Education. She earned her Master's degree from Lynchburg College, two bachelor's degrees from CVCC and her doctorate from UVA. Out of all the colleges she attended, which total twenty four years, Dr. McFaden only paid for one. She said her secret was earning the best grades possible and applying for many scholarships. In fact, Dr. McFaden said that throughout her time at college she only earned one B, and the rest of her grades were A’s.

Earlier that day, the speaker was assigned to drive Mr. Norton around town and show him the sights. Naturally, the speaker asked Mr. Norton what he wanted to see and visit instead of deciding for Mr. Norton. Unfortunately, Mr. Norton saw and heard some unexpected things that shocked him. Dr. Bledsoe heard of this and is now scolding the speaker for seeing all this happen and doing nothing to stop it. Dr. Bledsoe wishes that the speaker had instead not given Mr. Norton a choice and just driven him around to the nice, polished part of town. However, the speaker did what was socially acceptable at that time period which was for blacks to listen and respect whites. Dr. Bledsoe wanted it the other way around and blames the fact that this

One of Indiana's great state parks is the Indiana Dunes. I have been going to the Dunes since I was a little kid. It’s a fun experience and even a learning experience because there’s so much that makes up the dunes. Ever since I was a kid, I’d always remember running up and down the sand dunes along the beach and swimming in Lake Michigan. I’m sure some of you can even relate to this. One of the sand hills I remember running up is Mt. Baldy at 123 feet tall, the largest sand dune along the southern shores of Lake Michigan (“Indiana Dunes”). Behind all the fun of the sand dunes, it’s interesting to know the geology of the Indiana Dunes State Park.

The Piedmont is located between the Coastal Plain and the Mountain regions, in the middle region of the state. The origins of Piedmont are French, meaning “foot of the mountain”, because it’s located at the base of the Appalachians Mountains. From the western Coastal Plane to the mountains, the elevations range from about 300 feet to near 1,500 feet (Seaman 2006). The fall line, or fault zone, lies between the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont. The rivers that flow along the fault line are formed from shoals, low waterfalls and rapids. As the rivers flow from the Piedmont to the coastal Plain the rocks become younger and softer. The streams below the fall line are usually lethargic and smooth-flowing. The streams above the fall line are gravelly and shallow, making boating difficult. As for the land, the Piedmont is called a plateau because it is high and mostly flat. Most geologist separate the Piedmont into two different areas because the rock suites are so different. The eastern part, known as the Carolina Slate Belt and then the western part, known as the Inner piedmont. My main area of focus will be the Carolina Slate Belt, with attention to the ancient

Scrubby flatwoods are a functional intermediate between scrub and mesic flatwoods and are often (though not always) found as an ecotone connecting them. The scrubby flatwoods savanna is characterized by an open overstory of widely-spaced pines, sparse understory of scrub oaks and ground cover consisting of scattered grasses, forbs and dwarf shrubs situated among small openings of bare sand. Compared to scrub, scrubby flatwoods relic dune soils are less well drained, however, they are sufficiently drained to preclude ponding, even during heavy rain. In order to maintain open structure, scrubby flatwoods require relatively frequent (5 to 15 years), low intensity surface

The Deciduous Bottomland Complex is made up of bottomland containing silver maple and bur oak that are resistant to heavy floods, river levee containing basswood and hackberry forests, bur aak, and American elm, and marshes located in the Bottomland Complex that contain cattails and bur-reed. The Glacial Lake Shoreline is made up of deciduous forest of the Nippissing Bluff containing beech, white birch, and sugar maple, which is the most important, and gently sloping Lake Payette Terrace containing cedar or balsam fir forests where scattered pools are present. These different complexes all help with flooding and erosion. The roots of these plants stabilize the soil preventing erosion. Also, the presence of the plants affects the hydrology of the water. This includes the water level, water flow, and water chemistry. The velocity of the water flowing through the Swamp determines how much erosion occurs for the water cutting into the soil, but with trees and other different plants present the water is slowed reducing erosion. The chemistry of the water is influenced by the plants by seeing how much nutrients is present, or what kind of elements appear in the water due to the plant. The major prevention of flooding is due to the

Firstly the islands are recognized as containing outstanding examples of ongoing geological processes occurring in an essentially undisturbed environment, with particular emphasis on physical developments. Secondly they are appreciated, not only for ongoing processes, but specifically for the evolutionary developments that are apparent within the undisturbed property: intact ecosystems provide opportunities for ecological research, investigating population dynamics and interactions of plant and animal species, as well as monitoring the health and stability of the larger southern