The lands including Cave Spring and most of northwest Georgia were held by the Cherokee until Cherokee removal in 1838. In 2010, a two-story pine structure that was encased inside the Green Hotel in downtown Cave Spring, Georgia, was revealed during renovation. Local Cave Spring historians insist...
Author(s)
DeWeese, G. G.; Grissino-Mayer, H. D.; Bishop, W. J.
Publisher
Elsevier GmbH, München, Germany
Citation
Dendrochronologia, 2017, 43, pp 74-80
The Alps are a biodiversity hotspot in Europe and are home to many endemic species. Some of these species have a symbolic meaning for people and are an integral part of the Alpine culture. The characteristics and relevance of these symbolic uses are rarely explored from an ecosystem service...
Author(s)
Rüdisser, J.; Schirpke, U.; Tappeiner, U.
Publisher
Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Ecosystem Services, 2019, 39,
The present study was carried out in a remote area of the Indian Himalayas to assess the biomass use patterns of dhabas (temporary hotels) along an altitudinal gradient in a pilgrimage and tourism affected protected area. The dhaba owners extensively collect fuelwood for various purposes such as...
Author(s)
Bhat, J. A.; Aatif Hussain; Malik, Z. A.; Todaria, N. P.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, USA
Citation
Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 2016, 35, 2, pp 133-148
Recent increases in forest insect activities pose a potential risk to the ecosystem and often have social and economic consequences. In areas dependent on outdoor recreation and tourism, businesses such as parks, accommodations, restaurants, and attractions are central stakeholders in forest...
Author(s)
Cahyanto, I. P.; Pennington-Gray, L.; Wehrung, J.
Publisher
Sagamore Publishing, Urbana, USA
Citation
Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 2018, 36, 4, pp unpaginated
A study was conducted to determine the influences of different types of human disturbances on the deciduous broadleaves forests and Pinus tabulaeformis forests in the Songshan National Level Nature Reserve in China. Human disturbances in the nature reserve were distinguished into three types: the...
Author(s)
Yu PengTao; Liu HongYan; Chen Shan
Publisher
Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China
Citation
Scientia Silvae Sinicae, 2002, 38, 4, pp 162-166
This paper presents the methodologies and findings of a collaborative research project between Flinders University and the City of Mitcham Local Government Authority. The aim was to map the key woody environmental weeds on the western slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges within the City of Mitcham....
Author(s)
Crossman, N. D.; Kochergen, J.
Publisher
Plant Protection Society of Western Australia Inc, Victoria Park, Australia
Citation
13th Australian Weeds Conference: weeds "threats now and forever?", Sheraton Perth Hotel, Perth, Western Australia, 8-13 September 2002: papers and proceedings, 2002, pp 579-582
The Taburiente Caldera on La Palma, Canary Islands, was created a national park in 1954 in view of its natural beauty, and scientific interest for geology, vulcanology, botany and zoology. The size and geographical location and climate of the park are described, together with communications and...
Citation
Estudios Turísticos, 1988, No. 97, pp 69-90