Thursday, August 9, 2007: 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Halls 1 and 2, San Jose McEnery Convention Center
PS 67 - Restoration ecology
Removing arsenic from polluted area, using green technology: Phytoremediation
Fereshteh Ghassemzadeh, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mohammad Hossein Arbab-Zavar, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Hadis Yousefzadeh, Payame-Noor
Ecological restoration strategies in Santa Helena basin, Suesca-Colombia
José Ignacio Barrera, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, César Valdés, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Julio Mario Hoyos, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Giovanny Fagua, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Camilo Peraza, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Beatriz Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Pilar Andrade, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Carolina Moreno, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Diana Rondón, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Natalia Montes, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Eduardo Sarmiento, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Juliana Jiménez, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Andrea Cárdenas, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Veronica Corso, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Cristina Ortiz, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, María Catalina Cotes, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Andrea Clavijo, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE, Maria Alejandra Arias-Escobar, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Escuela de Restauracion Ecologica ERE
Influence of organic amendment dose on gypsum quarry soil rehabilitation
Ricardo Castelló, Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales, Sara Abad, Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales, José M Castillejo, Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales
Evaluation of the ecological succession in the gypsum quarry rehabilitation process using the Berger-Parker Index
Jose M. Castillejo, Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales, Jesús Pastor, Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales, Ricardo Castelló, Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales
Patch size and tree species influence the number and duration of bird visits in restoration plots in southern Costa Rica
Rebecca D. Fink, Duke University, Catherine A. Lindell, Department of Zoology, Emily B. Morrison, Michigan State University, R. A. Zahawi, Organization for Tropical Studies, K. D. Holl, University of California-Santa Cruz
Effect of grass competition and overstory cover on restoring understory riparian forest plants along the Sacramento River
Prairie L. Johnston, California State University Chico, Karen D. Holl, University of California-Santa Cruz, Dave M. Wood, California State University Chico
Reproductive and seedling ecology of cane (Arundinaria gigantea), a native North American bamboo
Paul R. Gagnon, Louisiana State University, William J. Platt, Lousiana State University
Using forest product residuals to overcome abiotic thresholds to riparian forest restoration of a gravel mine in North Cascades National Park, Washington
Rodney Pond, University of Washington, S. M. Smukler, University of California, Davis
Riparian ecosystem restoration during drought in the US southwest
Gabrielle L. Katz, Appalachian State University, Juliet Stromberg, Arizona State University, Jeanmarie Haney, The Nature Conservancy
What beetles, bees, and birds can tell us about variability in response to riparian restoration
Gregory H. Golet, The Nature Conservancy, Thomas Gardali, PRBO Conservation Science, Helen Swagerty, River Partners, Neal M. Williams, Bryn Mawr College
Macroinvertebrate responses to in-stream restoration structures in a midwestern river
Denise A. Walther, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Matt R. Whiles, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Soil seed banks in degraded riparian zones: Friend or foe?
Laura Williams, Monash University, Paul Reich, Monash University, Samantha J Capon, Monash University, Elisa Raulings, Monash University
Depth-related variations of fine root biomass in natural and afforested Mediterranean riparian forests
Juan A. Delgado, IMIDRA, Teodora Martínez, IMIDRA
Community effects of large-scale eradication of invasive watermilfoil
Katya E. Kovalenko, Mississippi State University, Eric D. Dibble, Mississippi State University, Rosemara Fugi, Universidade Estadual de Maringa, Brazil
Soil manipulation as a tool to understand propagule bank dynamics in dryland riparian ecosystems
Jere Boudell, Clayton State University, Andrea Hazelton, Arizona State University, Juliet C. Stromberg, Arizona State University
Assessments of stream ecosystem health prior to the implementation of a natural stream channel design restoration project: Fish communities and physicochemical variables
Joseph M. Shostell, Penn State Fayette, Matt P. Hoch, Penn State York
Stream bank restoration in Sequoia sempervirens (coast redwood) forests
Will Russell, San Jose State University
Remote sensing techniques for non-point source pollution assessment
Benjamin M. Holcomb, Nez Perce Tribe, Jane McAtty, Nez Perce Tribe, Brian Kasper, Watershed Sciences, Inc.
Restoring eelgrass to San Francisco Bay: A mesocosm comparison of donor-specific seedling recruitment and genetic diversity
Katharyn E. Boyer, Romberg Tiburon Center/San Francisco State University, Laura K. Reynolds, Romberg Tiburon Center/San Francisco State University, Sandy Wyllie-Echeverria, University of Washington, Sarah Cohen, Romberg Tiburon Center/San Francisco State University, Brian Ort, Romberg Tiburon Center/San Francisco State University
The use of network approach to evaluate the efficiency of restoration outcome: A tropical case study applied to plant-pollinator interactions
Simone B. Vosgueritchian, Universidade de São Paulo, Silvana Buzato, Universidade de São Paulo
Natural restoration of native forest in a Caribbean pine plantation
Zdravko Baruch, Universidad Simon Bolivar
Survival and growth stakes of three species used to restore tree canopy in disturbed sites in Chiapas, Mexico
Gabriela Gutierrez-Zamora, Centro de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas UNAM, Diego R Pérez-Salicrup, Centro de Investigaciones en Ecosistemas UNAM
Restoring abandoned pasture land with native tree species in Costa Rica: An ecophysiological approach to species selection
Gerardo Celis, University of Florida, Shibu Jose, University of Florida
Net primary productivity and construction cost in three pioneer communities of re-vegetation in hilly lands of low subtropical China
Ping Zhao, South China Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiao Ping Zeng, South China Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi An Cai, South China Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xing Quan Rao, South China Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Spatio-temporal patterns of forest structure, understory species composition, and soil characteristics in longleaf pine flatwoods along Florida's Gulf Coast
George L. McCaskill, University of Florida, Shibu Jose, University of Florida, Andrew V. Ogram, University of Florida
Fuel loads, tree community structure, and carbon storage in mountain longleaf pine stands undergoing restoration
Martin L. Cipollini, Berry College, Rebecca Worley, Warren Wilson College
Exotic invasive plant - soil biota interactions differentially influence plant establishment during a woodland restoration
Joseph A. Gawronski-Salerno, Northwestern University, Margaret Ingalls, Chicago Botanic Garden, Christopher P. Dunn, Chicago Botanic Garden, Louise M. Egerton-Warburton, Chicago Botanic Garden
Tree growth patterns and soil nutrient variation in a maple-basswood forest restoration after sixteen years
Timothy S. Mitchell, St. Olaf College, Allison W. Wagner, St. Olaf College, Kathleen L. Shea, St. Olaf College
Effects of fire and fire surrogate treatments on forest C and N storage
Jianjun Huang, ohio state university, Ralph E.J. Boerner, ohio state university
Cross-taxon surrogacy amongst plants, beetles, reptiles, and birds in the context of reforestation in rainforest landscapes
Scott D. Piper, Griffith University, Carla P. Catterall, Griffith University, John J. Kanowski, Griffith University
Landscape restoration achieved by massive reforestation in southeastern Korea
Yong-Chan Cho, Seoul Women's University, Chang-Seok Lee, Seoul Women's University, Hyun-Je Cho, Keimyung University
Effects of differing restoration methods on bottomland hardwood litter arthropods
Steven C. Rostkowski Jr., USDA Forest Service, Mac A. Callaham Jr., USDA Forest Service, Bruce A. Snyder, University of Georgia, Emile S. Gardiner, USDA Forest Service, John A. Stanturf, USDA Forest Service
Propousals for a restauration programme in the forest of Santa Maria Yavesia, Oaxaca, Mexico
Fernando Camacho Sr., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Irma Trejo, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Consuelo Bonfil, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Salvador Sánchez-Colón, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) found at unprecedented depths in heavily degraded tropical pasture
Joshua T. Tallis, ARCADIS BBL
Effect of organic fertilizers and limes on ectomycorrhizal fungi in abandoned coal mine spoils restored ecologically
Eun-Hwa Lee, Korea National University of Education, Ahn-Heum Eom, Korea National University of Education, Chang-Seok Lee, Seoul Women's University
Predicting the vulnerability of loblolly pine stands to decline in Fort Benning, GA
Soung-Ryoul Ryu, Clemson University, G. Geoff Wang, Clemson University, Joan L. Walker, USDA Forest Service, Robert N. Addington, The Nature Conservancy
Light thresholds for competitive reversals in Sierran conifers: Enhancing the restoration component of fuels-reduction canopy thinnings
Seth W. Bigelow, USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station, Carl F. Salk, Duke University, Malcolm P. North, USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station
Restoration of a rare hemiparisitic plant: California’s seaside bird’s beak, Cordylanthus rigidus ssp littoralis
Melissa M. Uhl, Santa Clara University, Stephen P. Maurano, Santa Clara University, Sean M. Watts, Santa Clara University
Effects of dominant grass removal on plant diversity in restored tallgrass prairie
Kathryn N. Schmitt McCain, Kansas State University, John M. Blair, Kansas State University
Inoculation of a perennial bunchgrass: Implications for plug-based restoration in arid environments
Jason M. Stevens, University of Arizona, Jeffrey S. Fehmi, University of Arizona
Scale-dependent effects of restoration practices in Californian grasslands
Brody S. Sandel, UC Berkeley, Jeffrey D. Corbin, Union College
An integrated approach to grassland restoration in a Chihuahuan Desert mesquite-dominated community
Laurie B. Abbott, New Mexico State University, Kendal E. Young, New Mexico State University, Robert P. McNeely, New Mexico State University, Lenora B. Hawkins, New Mexico State University
The role of historical contingency (year effects) in restoration and community ecology
Kurt J. Vaughn, University of California, Truman P. Young, University of California
Experimental effects of cover crops on non-native weeds and prairie grass restoration
Timothy L. Dickson, Iowa State University, Brian J. Wilsey, Iowa State University
Microbial community changes through exotic species invasion and the belowground herbivory of natural enemies: Inextricably linked to restoration success?
Anthony J. Caesar, USDA/ARS, Pest Management Research Unit, TheCan Caesar-Ton-That, USDA/ARS, Agricultural Systems Research Unit
Reseeding native forbs in the Great Basin: A study of the growth patterns of five forbs and interactions with grass neighbors
Hilary A. Parkinson, Montana State University, Cathy A. Zabinksi, Montana State University, Nancy L. Shaw, USDA Forest Service
The effects of planting mixture, mycorrhizal fungi, and nitrogen on grassland restoration: native vs. non-native richness, functional composition, and floristic quality
Kristin Haider, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Michael Fell, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Deborah Freund, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Artur Stefanski, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Tyler Bunton, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Stephen Bentivenga, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Tali D. Lee, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Evan Weiher, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
The role of population source and dominance on plant community diversity in a newly restored prairie
Ryan E. Campbell, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Ryan P. Klopf, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Sara G. Baer, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Managing stockpiled topsoil: The biophysical recovery characteristics of topsoil salvaged from a native coastal sage habitat
Keith M. Vogelsang, Indiana University
Field tests of biomass removal and sucrose addition to decrease competitive success of invasive grasses in western Washington prairies
H. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, University of Puget Sound, Kaitlin C. Lubetkin, University of Puget Sound, Jason J. Heino, University of Puget Sound
A meta-analysis of fire effects in California grassland vegetation
Susan J. Bainbridge, University of California, Carla D'Antonio, University of California Santa Barbara
Native plant restoration along highway rights-of-way in California
Stephen L. Young, University of California, Davis, Victor P. Claassen, University of California, Davis
How closely do restored prairies mimic the community composition of remnant prairies?
Deborah Marr, Indiana University South Bend, Andrew Schnabel, Indiana University South Bend, Stuart Orr, Indiana University South Bend
Characterization of microtopography and its influence on vegetation  and soil nutrient patterns in created mitigation wetlands
C. Ahn, George Mason University, Kurt F. Moser, George Mason University, Gregory B. Noe, U. S. Geological Survey
Legacy effects of rangeland ecosystems: Initial barriers to restoration success
Sarah T. Hamman, University of Texas, Christine V. Hawkes, University of Texas at Austin
Restoration and ecology of Arundinaria gigantea: Field and laboratory studies
Scott Franklin, University of Memphis, Margaret Cirtain, University of Memphis, S. Reza Pezeshki, University of Memphis, Maciej Biernacki, University of Memphis
Three years after construction, alternative planting and management strategies in experimental marshes induce differences in biodiversity and heterogeneity, but not in function
Jake J. Grossman, Oberlin College, John E. Petersen, Oberlin College
The future of Irish peatlands: a delicate exercise in balancing scientific knowledge and management options
Florence Renou, University College Dublin

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