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Determining long term bench stability along streams of the southern Piedmont using hydrodynamic and hydrologic thresholds

Haney, Nicholas Ryan (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)

Benches are bank-attached channel deposits occurring at an elevation between the channel banks and the bed. Their occurrence in a variety of geologic and hydrologic settings has led to confusion about the mechanisms driving ...
Developing a holistic-empirical methodology for identifying areas of potential environmental justice concerns: a case study of Jefferson County, Alabama

Jack, Katie (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

Environmental justice (EJ) – the belief that everyone, regardless of race, income, or national origin, deserves to live and work in a healthy environment and to be included in decision making processes regarding their ...
Digital dumping ground in Ghana: a study on potential impacts of e-waste in Agbogbloshie

Chan, Amber Michelle (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

Despite the growing use of electronic products, waste recycling efforts are not expanding at a proportional pace, and places in the Global South like Ghana are left with toxic waste sites like the one at Agbogbloshie that ...
Do You Have What I Expect? - Understanding the Gap Between Local Governments' Plans to Mitigate Coastal Hazards and Public Perceptions

Cass, Evan Yancey (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

The New Orleans region of Louisiana has been at the front of coastal hazard and climate change research in recent years because of its high social vulnerability, influenced by its location on the Gulf of Mexico, socioeconomic ...
Edge influence on composition and structure of a Pinus palustris woodland following catastrophic wind disturbance

Goode, Jonathan Davis (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

Forest edges are an important legacy of natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Edges of forest fragments are influenced by adjacent non-forested ecosystems, resulting in compositional and structural differences at the ...
Effects of an intermediate-scale wind disturbance on mixed pinus-hardwood stands

Trammell, Benjamin Walker (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

All forest ecosystems are subject to natural disturbances that influence development and succession. Forest disturbances are typically classified based on severity and spatial extent with events ranging from small, single-tree ...
Effects of an intermediate-scale wind event on forest composition, structure, and structural complexity

Cox, Lauren Elizabeth (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

Forest disturbances alter environmental conditions, influence species composition and stand structure, and affect successional and developmental pathways. Natural disturbances differ in magnitude, severity, and return ...
Effects of Forest Roads on Runoff Initiation in Low-Order Ephemeral Streams

Ramos-Scharrón, C.E.; LaFevor, M.C. (2018-11-05)

Understanding hydrologic connectivity is essential for managing ephemeral headwater streams where upstream land use influences downstream aquatic habitats. This study relies on a field-based approach to evaluate how ...
Effects of the anthropogenic landscape on global suspended sediment flux

Carter, Shawn Michael (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

Human industry and agriculture have long-term effects on the erosion and transport of sediment from the continental surface to the ocean. Riverine suspended sediment flux can be increased where soils are exposed to erosion ...
Effects of thinning and burning on ground flora in mixed pinus-hardwood stands

Barefoot, Carson Reid (University of Alabama Libraries, 2018)

Commercial thinning and prescribed fire are tools used to accomplish forest management objectives such as increased timber revenue, fuel reductions, and increased biodiversity. Silvicultural treatments can alter forest ...
Effects of wind disturbance and salvage harvesting on ectomycorrhizal and saprotrophic macrofungi in a pine woodland

Ford, Scott (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

Natural disturbances alter the biophysical conditions of ecosystems, influencing patterns of structure, composition, and successional dynamics. These disturbances often create structural legacies that promote biodiversity ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of urban planning and administration in taming urban sprawl: a case of Kumasi-Ghana

Asare-Akuffo, Filiberto (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)

Currently, Kumasi is the largest urban agglomeration in Ghana, with a population of 2,035,064. Faced with rapid urbanization and urban sprawl, the city has created numerous growth problems for residents and authorities. ...
Evaluation of Florida bay seagrass after Hurricane Irma

Loria, Aubrey (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

When Hurricane Irma made US landfall on the Florida Keys on September 10, 2017, the category 4 storm became the first major hurricane to hit the state since 2005. This study investigated the impacts that Irma had on ...
Examining potential impacts of external drivers on environmental instream flows on the Cahaba River, Alabama

Luo, Cehong (University of Alabama Libraries, 2018)

Water is the key to the lives of all living creatures. Human beings need to ensure there will be safe and abundant water resources in the future. The important issue of water is not only about the water quality, but also ...
Exploring location and accessibility relationships between manufactured housing and banking facilities in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Yankson, Eric (University of Alabama Libraries, 2011)

This study has explored location and accessibility relationships between manufactured housing (also referred to as mobile homes, manufactured homes, or trailers) and banking facilities in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The ...
Exploring public participation in planning: a case study approach

Davis, Kara Noelle (University of Alabama Libraries, 2010)

The level of public participation in environmental planning and decision-making was examined using content analysis of specific case studies. Municipalities around the country recently have undertaken many projects in which ...
Exploring the ecological footprint of the "average" American student: case of The University of Alabama

Brown, Crystal Jean (University of Alabama Libraries, 2009)

This research establishes the current consumption and environmental awareness levels associated with the use of water and energy resources for dormitory students on The University of Alabama's campus. During this study, ...
Exploring the Effects of Urban Sprawl on Low-Income Neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL

Blankenship, Jesslyn Cameron (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

Urban sprawl has led to poorly planned cities that spread out over large distances of land, creating unequal distribution of resources and blocking access to opportunities for low-income residents who remain in the central ...
Exploring the potential health and safety issues of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Ghana; a case study

McWhorter, William (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining is a way of life for many individuals living in developing countries, especially Africa. This subsistence form of mining provides many households with an income to provide food and ...
Extent of Alabama's terrestrial nature reserve system in representing ecosystem diversity: a coarse filter gap analysis

Billue, Anna Keelin (University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)

Numerous studies reveal that existing nature reserves do not effectively represent ecosystem diversity and biodiversity. In this study, Alabama's public and private reserve lands were analyzed to see how representative ...

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