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INTERIOR COLUMBIA BASIN ECOSYSTEM |
The ICBEMP
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The following science publications have been published:
Station Misc:
Quigley, Thomas M.; Rebecca A. Gravenmier; Sylvia J. Arbelbide; Heidi Bigler Cole;
Russell T. Graham; Richard W. Haynes. 1999. The
This
CD-ROM contains digital versions (Adobe Acrobat portable document format [.pdf] of five major scientific documents prepared for
the Project: 1) A Framework for Ecosystem Management in the Interior Columbia
Basin and Portions of the Klamath and Great Basins; 2) Highlighted Scientific
Findings of the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project; 3) Status
of the Columbia Basin: Summary of Scientific Findings; 4) An Integrated
Scientific Assessment for Ecosystem Management in the Interior Columbia Basin
and Portions of the Klamath and Great Basins; 5) Assessment of Ecosystem
Components in the Interior Columbia Basin and Portions of the Klamath and Great
Basins.
PNW-RN-519: McCool, Stephen F. and
Richard W. Haynes. 1996. Projecting Population Change in the
This
research note presents two population projections (low and high) by county in
the interior
PNW-RN-520: McGinnis, Wendy J. 1996. Selected Economic and
Demographic Data for Counties of the
This
research note is an effort to make some of the basic demographic and economic
data available to the public for the counties involved in the assessment.
PNW-RN-522: Marcot, B.G. 1997. Research Information
Needs on Terrestrial Vertebrate Species of the
The
database includes 482 potential research study topics on 232 individual species
and 18 species groups of animals, representing significant gaps in scientific
knowledge. Research study topics in the database can be retrieved by use of
keyword searches.
The database is available at the following web site -- http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/marcot.html
PNW-RN-538: Crone, Lisa K., Richard W. Haynes and Nicholas E. Reyna. 1999. Different Perspectives on Economic Base. 21 p.
This
research note presents two approaches for measuring an economic base. A
detailed look at four selected counties results in similar finding from both
approaches.
PNW-RP-499:
Description
of the method used to generate a climate-change scenario for the
PNW-RP-524: Hessburg, Paul F., Bradley G. Smith, Scott
D. Kreiter, Craig A. Miller, Cecilia H. McNicoll, and Michele Wasienko-Holland.
2000. Classifying plant Series-Level Forest Potential Vegetation Types: Methods
for Subbasins Sampled in the Midscale
Assessment of the
This
report is focused on method used to classify and map potential vegetation of
individual patches of sampled subwatersheds at the
plant level in the Interior Columbia River Basin Assessment Area.
PNW-GTR-358: McGinnis, Wendy J. and Harriet H. Christensen. 1996. The
Describes
some basic population characteristics of the area and focuses on the economic
conditions there during the last several decades by using population, personal
income, nonfarm labor income, and employment as
primary indicators.
PNW-GTR-374: Haynes, Richard W.; Graham, Russell T.; Quigley, Thomas M.; technical
editors. 1996. A Framework for Ecosystem Management in the
Discusses the principles, concepts, processes,
relationships, and methods that may be useful in implementing ecosystem
management. The framework seeks to place planning procedures within a broad,
proactive process that considers the social, economic, and biophysical
components of ecosystems at the earliest stages of policy design. Designed for
application on lands administered by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land
Management, it could also be used by tribes, state agencies and private land
owners.
PNW-GTR-380: Schlosser, William E. and Keith Blatner.
1997.
This
report provides an overview of the special forest products industry east of the
PNW-GTR-382: Quigley, Thomas M.; Haynes, Richard W.; Graham, Russell T.; technical
editors. 1996. Integrated Scientific Assessment for Ecosystem Management in the
This
publication links landscape, aquatic, terrestrial, social and economic
characterizations to describe biophysical and social systems. Integration was
achieved through the use of a framework built around six goals for ecosystem
management and three different views of the future.
PNW-GTR-385:
This
document is a summary of the scientific findings from the Project. The
information that is highlighted represents an integrated view of biophysical
and socioeconomic elements at a scale never before attempted. The risks and
opportunities are characterized in the broad context of the Basin for managers
and the public to use as a foundations for discussion
about future management.
PNW-GTR-398: Waters, Edward C., David W. Holland and Richard W. Haynes. 1997. The
Economic Impact of Public Resource Supply Constraints in
Computable
general equilibrium results under several different resource policy scenarios
are examined and contrasted with a fixed-price analysis.
PNW-GTR-399: Saab, Victoria A. and Terrell D. Rich. 1997. Large-Scale Conservation
Assessment for Neotropical Migratory Land Birds in
the
Examines
population trends, estimate neotropical
migratory land bird responses to alternative management activities, and provide
recommendations by habitat and species for the long-term persistence of neotropical migratory land bird populations.
PNW-GTR-404: Quigley, Thomas M. and Heidi Bigler Cole.
1997. Highlighted Scientific Findings of the
This
document provides a quick look at the science findings. The findings show the
intensity and magnitude of problems and will help managers develop more
effective strategies.
PNW-GTR-405: Quigley, Thomas M.; Arbelbide, Sylvia J.;
technical editors. 1997. An Assessment of Ecosystem Components in the
Chapter 1 -Introduction and Executive Summaries
Chapter 2
-Biophysical Environments of the Basin: Contains multi-scale descriptions of the
geologic, geoclimatic, climatic, potential
vegetation, soils and hydrologic systems organization of the Basin. The maps
and descriptions are based on landscape components that do not display high
temporal variability. They often comprise the basis for delineation of
environmental constraints for ecological pattern analysis. Regional, subregional and landscape scales of biophysical environment
maps were developed.
Chapter 3 -Landscape Dynamics of the Basin: Addresses the dynamics
of landscapes. The effects of roads and related land uses, introduction of
exotics, land conversion, fire exclusion, and other factors on different
vegetation communities are evaluated. Ecological integrity which was considered
to be the ability of landscapes to renew themselves considering
their paleoecological, historical, current and future
biophysical potentials was also evaluated.
Chapter 4 -Broadscale Assessment of
Aquatic Species and Habitats: The assessment of aquatic resources was
directed along four primary themes. The geophysical and biological settings
that define the natural potential of the Basin to provide for aquatic resources
was characterized. Anthropogenic factors that affect
aquatic habitats and species with special emphasis on effects of Federal land
management were identified. The current condition of aquatic habitats and
species were assessed. This information was synthesized to provide a regional
context for Federal management strategies to protect and restore aquatic and
riparian habitats.
Chapter 5
-Terrestrial Ecology of the Basin: Provides an ecosystem context for management
and restoration of habitats and environments for terrestrial species and
communities. A classification system for environmental correlates and
ecological functions of species is provided, and functional groups of species
are identified based on their ecological roles. Selection of bioindicators for monitoring environmental changes and for
assessing problems of grassland deterioration are discussed and possible
actions for mitigation and restoration are examined.
Chapter 6 -Economic Assessment of the Basin: Addresses the
production of ecosystem goods, functions and conditions that society wants
(economic efficiency), whose distribution of benefits is according to societal
wishes (equity), and without adversely affecting economic activity. The
economic issues related to fish, minerals, range, recreation and timber are
characterized.
Chapter 7
-Social Assessment of the Basin: Documents the many types of human-environment
interactions to provide a better understanding of the social, cultural and
institutional context within which major ecosystem management policy questions
can be addressed. A variety of interactions between people and the environment
in the Basin are described.
Chapter 8
-Information System Development and Documentation: Provides a broad
overview of the data, databases, and models employed by the ICBEMP and includes
general recommendations for information management.
PNW-GTR-406: Quigley, Thomas M., Kristine M. Lee and Sylvia J. Arbelbide;
technical editors. 1997. Evaluation of EIS Alternatives by the Science
Integration Team. 1094 p.
Documents
the evaluation of alternatives for the Eastside and Upper Columbia River Basin
Draft Environmental Impact Statements presented to the Science Integration
Team. Seven alternatives were presented for analysis.
PNW-GTR-410: Marcot,
B.G., L.K. Croft, J.F. Lehmkuhl, R.H. Naney, C.G. Niwa, W.R. Owen and
R.E. Sandquist. 1998. Macroecology,
paleoecology, and ecological integrity of terrestrial
species and communities of the
This
report presents information on biogeography and broad-scale ecology of selected
fungi, lichens, bryophytes, vascular plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates of
the
PNW-GTR-420: Witmer,
Gary W., Sandra K. Martin and Rodney D. Saylor.
Eleven
medium-to large-sized carnivore species present in the
PNW-GTR-434:
This
publication describes aspects of climate that influence air quality in the
PNW-GTR-445:
This
report describes climate means and trends in each of three major ecological
zones and 13 ecological reporting units in the
PNW-GTR-447: Schoettle,
A.W., K. Tonnessen, J. Turk, J. Vimont,
and R. Amundson. 1999. An Assessment of the Effects
of Human-caused Air Pollution on Resources within the
This
assessment examined the current situation and potential trends due to
pollutants such as ammonium, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulates,
carbon, and ozone. Ecosystems and resources at risk are identified, including
certain forests, lichens, cryptogamic crusts,
high-elevation lakes and streams, arid lands, and Class I areas.
PNW-GTR-451: Fluharty,
David L. 2000. Characterization and Assessment of Economic Systems in the
This
report address the economic value of commercial, recreational, and tribal
fishing which is one measure of the importance of fisheries in the interior
Columbia River basin (the basin) but only part of the values associated with
fish of that region.
PNW-GTR-453: Horne, Amy L., and
Richard W. Haynes. 1999. Developing Measures of Socioeconomic Resiliency in the
This
report presents the measures of socioeconomic resiliency for the 100 counties
studied in the ICBEMP.
PNW-GTR-454: Hessburg,
Paul F.; Bradley G. Smith; Craig A. Miller; Scott D. Kreiter;
and R. Brion Slater. 1999. Modeling Change in
Potential Landscape Vulnerability to
Description
of methods used in the mid-scale ecological assessment of the interior Columbia
River basin to assess recent change in vulnerability of forest vegetation to
disturbances caused by the major forest pathogens and insects of the basin.
PNW-GTR-458: Hessburg,
Paul F.; Bradley G. Smith; Scott D. Kreiter; Craig A.
Miller; R. Brion Salter; Cecilia H. McNicoll; and Wendel J. Hann. 1999. Historical and Current
Part
1: Linking Vegetation Patterns and Landscape Vulnerability to Potential Insect
and Pathogen Disturbances. This document describes changes in vegetation
patterns and landscape vulnerability to fire, insect, and pathogen disturbances
over the most recent 50-60 years based on random samples of subwatersheds
distributed in subbasins on all public and private
ownerships within the interior
PNW-GTR-462: Galliano, Steven J., and Gary M. Loeffler. 1999. Place Assessment: How People Define Ecosystems. 31 p.
Place
assessments in the basin demonstrated the importance of place to humanity,
illustrated how inventory concepts of place can be operationalized
for ecosystem assessments, and suggested how place assessments may be used in
subsequent levels of analysis, planning, and decision making.
PNW-GTR-463: Graham, Russell T.; Alan
The
authors address the thinning-fire issue by describing forest treatments defined
as thinnings, and those that could be interpreted as thinnings, and then showing how fires would behave in
resulting stand structures, compositions, and fuels created by well-defined
treatments. Predictions are based on a variety of literature available for
western conifer forests.
PNW-GTR-472: Galliano, Steven J; Gary M. Loeffler. 2000. Scenery Assessment: Scenic Beauty at the Ecoregion Scale. 30p.
This report, a portion of the social science assessment for the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project, explains the procedures used to inventory scenic quality throughout the basin by using two primary indicators: landscape character and scenic condition.
PNW-GTR-477: Charles Harris,
McLaughlin, W., Brown, G., Becker, D.R. Rural Communities in the Inland
Northwest: An Assessment of Small Rural Communities in the Interior and
The characteristics and conditions of the rural communities in the ICBEMP region, which are complex and constantly changing, were examined. The research assessed the resilience of the region’s communities, which was defined as a community’s ability to respond and adapt to change in the most positive, constructive ways possible for mitigating the impacts of change on the community.
PNW-GTR-483: Crone, Lisa K. and
Richard W. Haynes. 1999. Revised Estimates for Direct-Effect Recreational Jobs
in the
Description
and review of the methodology used to derive the original estimates for direct
employment associated with recreation on Federal lands in the interior
PNW-GTR-485:
Source
Habitats for Terrestrial Vertebrates of Focus in the Interior Columbia Basin:
Broad-Scale Trends and Management Implications Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-485 by
Michael J. Wisdom, Richard S. Holthausen, Barbara C.
Wales, Christina D. Hargis, Victoria A. Saab, Danny C. Lee, Wendel
J. Hann, Terrell D. Rich, Mary M. Rowland, Wally J.
Murphy, and Michelle R. Eames
Volume 1: Overview - Overview of objectives, methods, key results, and
management implications. Particularly useful in serving broad-scale planning
issues, objectives, and strategies for the interior
Volume 2: Group Level Results - Detailed results that support and complement
results in volume 1. Especially important to consider as part of step-down
implementation procedures and related management conducted by field units
within the interior
Volume 3: Appendices - Provides additional data and results in support of both
volumes 1 and 2.
PNW-GTR-491: James, Sam June 2000. Earthworms of the
This
report summarizes the main issues about the ecology of earthworms and their
impact on the physical and chemical status of the soil in the Columbia River
Basin Assessment Area.
PNW-GTR-512: Niwa,
Christine G., Roger E. Sandquist, Rod Crawford,
Terrence J. Frest, Terry Griswold, Paul Hammond,
Elaine Ingham, Sam James, Edward J. Johannes, James Johnson, W.P. Kemp, James LaBonte, John D. Lattin, James
McIver, Joel McMillin, Andy Moldenke,
John Moser, Darrell Ross, Tim Schowalter, Vince Tespedino, and Michael R. Wagner. 2001. Invertebrates of
the
A
general background on functional groups of invertebrates in the
PNW-GTR-553: Bunting, Stephen C; Kingery, James
L.; Hemstrom, Miles A.; Schroeder, M.A.; Gravenmier,
R.A. and W.J. Hann.
(2002) Altered rangeland ecosystems in the interior
A workshop was held to address
specific questions related to altered rangeland ecosystems within the interior
PNW-GTR-583:
B.G. Marcot, B.C.
Current
range distribution maps are presented for 14 invertebrate, 26 amphibian, 26
reptile, 339 bird, and 125 mammal species and selected subspecies (530 total taxa) of the interior Columbia River basin and northern
portions of the Klamath and Great Basins in the United States. Also presented
are maps of historical ranges of 3 bird and 10 mammal species, and 6 maps of
natural areas designated by federal agencies and other organizations. The
species range maps were derived from a variety of publications and from expert
review and unpublished data, and thus differ in degree of accuracy and
resolution. The species maps are available in computer versions and are indexed
herein by common and scientific names.
The following ICBEMP science publications may be ordered by providing your mailing address and the publication title and series number (INT-GTR-***) to:
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INT-GTR-340 : Keane, Robert
E.; Donald G. Long; James P. Menakis; Wendel J. Hann; and Collin D. Bevins. 1996. Simulating Coarse-Scale Vegetation Dynamics
Using the
This
paper details the landscape succession model developed for coarse-scale
assessment called CRBSUM (Columbia River Basin Succession Model) and presents
some general results of the application of this model to the entire basin. This
paper was written as a users guide for those who wish to run the model and
interpret results. It was also prepared to document some of the results of the
ICBEMP simulation effort.
INT-GTR-370 : Barrett, Stephen W.; Stephen F. Arno; and James P. Menakis. 1997. Fire Episodes in the Inland Northwest (1540 - 1940) Based on Fire History Data. 17 p.
Presents
maps of major fire episodes in the inland northwestern
The following articles were not published by either the PNW or Rocky Mountain
Research Stations, although the work was supported by these offices. The
articles are available through the journals in which they were published:
Keane, Robert E. and Donald G. Long. A comparison of coarse scale fire effects simulation stratagies. 1998. Northwest Science. 72(2):76-90.
Quigley, Thomas M., et al. In:
Eastside forests and fish: proposals for the