Restoring oak habitats in the Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon: A multi-objective tradeoffs analysis for landowners and managers
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Date
2010-12
Authors
Ulrich, Nathan D., 1977-
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Restoring oak habitats is an emerging conservation priority in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Both private and public landowners face multiple challenges to conservation and restoration of oak habitats, including a lack of knowledge about the potential tradeoffs and constraints for achieving multiple priorities on a given site. This study simulated 25 alternative oak habitat restoration scenarios to develop estimates of outcomes related to six different restoration priorities: costs, income potential, habitat value, scenic quality, fire hazard reduction potential, and time requirements. Model results indicated that initial land conditions strongly influence a landowner's ability to optimize among these different priorities. To assist landowners with decision-making, model estimates were organized into a digital decision matrix that communicates advantages and tradeoffs associated with each alternative scenario. In doing so, it aims to help landowners choose restoration goals that better meet their broader needs and objectives.
Description
xvii, 160 p. : ill. (some col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.
Keywords
Fire hazard, Oak savanna, Pacific Northwest, Private landowner, Restoration, Tradeoffs, Landscape architecture, Oak -- Habitat -- Oregon -- Willamette River Valley, Willamette River Valley (Or.), Northwest, Pacific