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  1. History, Current Conditions, and Wetland Restoration at Killin Wetlands Natural Area, Washington County, Oregon

    In September 2014, the Metro Natural Area Program engaged The Wetland Conservancy to develop a scientific assessment of Metro’s 590-acre Killin Wetlands Natural Area. Metro acquired the lands comprising the...

  2. Community Science and the Ecological Merits of Backyard Habitat Patches and Adjacent Green-Spaces for Urban Avian Species

    In what ways do small-scale urban backyards contribute to local bird abundance and biodiversity? In what ways might these yards serve as an ‘extension’ of neighboring native forest areas? This project...

  3. Oregon Natural Areas Plan

    The rich diversity of ecosystems and native plants and animals is one of Oregon's most distinctive and valued qualities. Our state contains rain forests, dry forests, oak woodlands, alpine meadows, prairies,...

  4. The Importance of Urban Habitat Connectivity and Influence on Native Avian Species and Community Science

    In what ways do small-scale urban backyards contribute to local bird abundance and biodiversity? In what ways might these yards serve as an ‘extension’ of neighboring native forest areas? This project...

  5. PRC Gresham Parks Report: Demographic and Parks Access Analyses

    The City of Gresham Parks & Recreation Division (GPRD) requested that the Portland State University Population Research Center (PRC) prepare a demographic profile, population forecasts, and parks and natural...

  6. A Biological Comparison of Two Sites: An Ecological Approach using Community Ecology Metrics based on Insect Faunal...

    Two natural sites in the Portland urban area, River View Natural Area (RVNA) and Powers Marine Park (PMP), were sampled to assess their insect faunal composition with the intention of determining whether the...

  7. Exploring the Intertwine: 1,250 Miles of Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas

    A new non-profit, the Intertwine Alliance, envisions a seamless network of urban parks and trails in the Portland/Vancouver metro area — one that would enhance, stitch together, and then expand, over 1,250...

  8. Natural Area Stewardship Volunteers: Motivations, Attitudes, Behaviors

    To better understand the value of those who engage in environmental stewardship of natural areas, we studied volunteer steward's motivation to participate, their sustainable behaviors and attitudes toward...

  9. Willamette Park Assessment and Recommendations

    The vision of the project was to prioritize park improvements that balance the long-term sustainability and viability of the park with growing user demands. As a hybrid park, Willamette Park has a unique set of...

  10. Integrating Ecosystem Services, River Restoration and Community: A Case Study at Fisher's Bend

    Natural areas and ecosystem services at the edge of urban areas are threatened by increasing development. This paper examines how community based restoration partnerships can work to identify, protect and...

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