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Marshes on the Move (October 2011)

Marshes on the Move provides modeling guidance for resource managers and planners, describing the parameters and issues involved in using wetland migration models that depict the possible responses of coastal wetlands to sea level rise. This work is a collaborative effort between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and The Nature Conservancy.

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Farming for Wildlife Progress Report (2011)

This report presents an overview of the Farming for Wildlife project and its progress as of October 2011. It includes Farming for Wildlife project goals and objectives and a project timeline. The Farming for Wildlife project is building a model for sustainable wetland rotations and long term soil stewardship.

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Habitat Mapping and Characterization in Port Susan Bay: Summary of 2004 and 2005 Monitoring (2010)

In 2004 and 2005, The Nature Conservancy initiated mapping and characterization of estuarine habitats within and around the Port Susan Bay preserve. This report highlights this work. The project was an effort to inform TNC’s conservation efforts, establish a baseline prior to restoration actions, and determine a long-term estuary monitoring program.

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Road Management in the Context of Watershed Restoration (2010)

This paper synthesizes information from presentations and discussions that occurred as part of a two-day workshop. The workshop was the second annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest Forest Restoration Learning Network and emphasized planning and prioritization of road management treatments, public/private/tribal partnerships, and specific strategies to improve effectiveness of road upgrading and decommissioning projects.

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Forest Characterization within Old-Growth Refugia and Young Managed Forests in the Willapa Hills (2009)

Characterization of Biological Diversity, Structure, and Composition within Old-Growth Forest Refugia and Young Managed Forests in the Willapa Hills. Provides a description of the study area and forest stands, and gives detailed descriptions of anthropod and vegetation surveys.

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Restoration of Young Forests with an Emphasis on Pre-Commercial Thinning (2008)

Notes from the first meeting of the Pacific Northwest Forest Restoration Cooperative. This report provides an introduction to the Cooperative, gives a background of forest thinning, sets goals and objectives, details the spatial context of projects within the landscape, and discusses prescription options to consider for best management practices.

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SLAMM 6 Beta Technical Documentation (2010)

Presents technical information relating to the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM). SLAMM simulates the dominant processes involved in wetland conversions and shoreline modifications during long-term sea level rise. Tidal marshes can be among the most susceptible ecosystems to climate change, especially accelerated sea level rise (SLR).

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Eastern Washington Wind Power Conservation Blueprint Report (2010)

This report identifies areas in eastern Washington that pose the least risk to biodiversity if developed for wind power. It provides step by step guidelines for how the analysis was completed and contains maps and tables documenting our findings.

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Washington Freshwater Assessment Report (2006)

The Nature Conservancy conducted this assessment of freshwater biodiversity as a planning resource for developing conservation goals, setting priorities and choosing strategies to achieve these goals. In this report, we describe 23 freshwater systems – 20 rivers and 3 lake and wetlands systems – that offer the highest degree of conservation opportunity in light of existing impacts and constraints, current ownership and management, and future threats.

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Ecoregional Conservation Assessment Reports (1999-2004)

Original reports, maps, and appendices summarizing the results of the nine ecoregional conservation assessments completed for the pacific northwest by The Nature Conservancy and partners.

Middle Rockies (4 MB)
North Cascades (283 MB)
Okanagan (89 MB)

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