SAIN resources about Ecological ProcessesThese are resources in the NBII catalog realting to ecological processes. There are 1211 resources available. 1. Advocates for the Oak Ridge Reservation (AFORR) Resource Identifier: http://korrnet.org/aforr/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Advocates for the Oak Ridge Reservation (AFORR) Subject: Ecosystems, Ecosystem analysis, Ecosystem dynamics, Ecosystem management, Ecosystem structure, Systems ecology, Terrestrial ecosystems, Forests, Forest biomass, Forest conservation, Forest deterioration, Forest productivity, Forest resources, Forestry, Trees, Biodiversity, Natural resources, Conservation, Nature conservation, Resource conservation Uncontrolled Keywords: Buffer zone Description: This website contains information about the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR), a 20,000-acre protected forest in Oak Ridge, TN. Foremost topics on this website include: Promotion of conservation of the ORR, educational and scientific benefits, and community news and announcements relating to the ORR. Also included are links to maps, links to information on ORR scientific research, and links relating to ORR endangered species and biodiversity. Publisher: KORRnet Resource Type: Issue Overview, Management Plans, Maps and Map Services, Organizations and Agencies, Site Conservation Plans Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Tennessee County: Anderson City: Oak Ridge Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 2. Alabama Natural Heritage Program Resource Identifier: http://www.natureserve.org/nhp/us/al/index.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Alabama Natural Heritage Program Subject: Ecosystems, Ecosystem analysis, Ecosystem dynamics, Ecosystem management, Ecosystem structure, Systems ecology, Ecology, Ecosystem disturbance, Disturbance, Species, Indigenous species, Indigenous animals, Indigenous plants, Indigenous populations, Nature Conservation, Candidate species, Endangered species, Protected species, Rare species, Species of special concern, Threatened species, Extinct species, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife management, Databases, Nonprofit associations, Organizations, Conservation organizations, Foundations, Nongovernmental organizations, Research institutions, Volunteers Description: The Alabama Natural Heritage Program is working to produce an inventory and develop a databank of Alabama's natural heritage resources, develop a Natural Heritage Plan for the state, and to identify the highest quality natural areas to be purchased by concerned groups. The web site provides information about the program, the methodology it utilizes when gathering information about the status and distribution of rare or endangered species, natural communities, and other special ecological features in Alabama. It has created an inventory of characteristics and several heritage inventory applications. It also describes the program's fees for data services and provides contact information for its Alabama office. Additionally, the site provides links to available species lists, reports, and forms. Publisher: NatureServe Resource Type: Datasets and Statistics, Databases and Information Systems, Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Alabama Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 3. Alabama Rivers Alliance Resource Identifier: http://www.alabamarivers.org/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Alabama Rivers Alliance Subject: Ecosystems, Ecosystem analysis, Ecosystem dynamics, Ecosystem management, Ecosystem structure, Systems ecology, Aquatic ecosystems, Fresh water, Water, Freshwater ecology, Freshwater ecosystems, Freshwater environments, Water quality, Water, Water analysis, Water conservation, Water management, Water pollution, Water purification, Water quality control, Water quality measurement, Water resources, Rivers, Watersheds Description: This is the home page of the Alabama Rivers Alliance, an organization that is designed to make Alabama communities aware of how to protect local watershed environments and natural resources, and to educate communities of the value of guarding, conserving and restoring those watersheds. Publisher: Alabama Rivers Alliance Resource Type: Issue Overview, Organizations and Agencies Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Alabama Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 4. Albemarle-Pamlico Drainage (ALBE) National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Resource Identifier: http://nc.water.usgs.gov/albe/index.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: USGS Water Resources of North Carolina Subject: Aquatic ecosystems, Fresh water, Water, Freshwater ecology, Freshwater ecosystems, Freshwater environments, Ecosystems, Ecosystem analysis, Ecosystem dynamics, Ecosystem management, Ecosystem structure, Systems ecology, Water quality, Water, Water analysis, Water conservation, Water management, Water pollution, Water purification, Water quality control, Water quality measurement, Water resources, Government agencies, State government agencies Uncontrolled Keywords: Federal government Description: This website, operated by the USGS, contains information about the Albemarle and Pamlico river drainage basin (ALBE) in North Carolina and Virginia. The study of this basin is part of the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA). This site includes links to maps, local water quality information, local biological information, scientific research, scientific publications, and photos. Also included are links to teacher and educational resources. Publisher: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Resource Type: Datasets and Statistics, Fact Sheets, Maps and Map Services, Organizations and Agencies, Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: North Carolina, Virginia Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 5. American Horticultural Society Resource Identifier: http://www.ahs.org/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: American Horticultural Society Subject: Plants, Vegetation, Organisms, Plant production, Plant resources, Botany, Flora, Terrestrial ecosystems, Urban environments, Human ecology, Suburban environments Description: The American Horticultural Society is an organization that promotes gardening through a network of professional and non-professional gardening community members. The site is designed to provide gardening and horticultural education, primarily to members, but with content accessible to non-members as well. Publisher: American Horticultural Society Resource Type: Announcements and News Releases, Organizations and Agencies, Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher >> Next 5 Titles Geographic Perspectives
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