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Large, rugged and remote: The challenge of wolf–livestock coexistence on federal lands in the American West

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The expansion of grey wolves (Canis lupus) across the western United States, including on public lands used for extensive livestock grazing, requires tools and techniques for reducing wolf–livestock conflict and supporting coexistence. We examined approaches used on forested lands managed by the U.S.
Robert M. Anderson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating conservation performance payments alongside human–wildlife conflicts: The Swedish lynx and wolverine protection policies

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Conservation performance payments are becoming an increasingly popular instrument to tackle human–wildlife conflicts. In Sweden, Sámi communities practicing reindeer husbandry receive performance payments as compensation for reindeer losses caused by lynxes and wolverines.
Josef Kaiser   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Railroads of North Carolina, 1850

open access: yes
Railroads of North Carolina ...

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Land grants to railroads. Letter from the auditor of railroad accounts, relative to land grants made by the United States to aid in the construction of the Pacific railroads

open access: yes, 1881
46-3Land Grants to Railroads. [1981] Pacific railroads include the Northern, Union, Central, New Mexico Southern, and Texas Southern; New Mexico Southern route passes through Indian Territory.1881 ...
House of Representatives Miscellaneous Document No. 10, 46th Congress, 3rd Session (1881)
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Justice in coexistence: Pastoralism and large carnivores on the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The conflict between livestock husbandry and large carnivore conservation presents significant challenges in grassland ecosystems worldwide. Achieving sustainable coexistence among herders, livestock and large carnivores requires reconciling diverse perspectives and interests through equitable, inclusive and fair processes that address both ...
Yufang Gao, Yue Yu
wiley   +1 more source

The method of intelligent wireless sensor to improve the water permeability of permeable asphalt concrete pavement

open access: yesIET Networks, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract This research aims to study the intelligent wireless sensor to improve the water permeability of permeable asphalt concrete pavement. The water permeability of pavement is extremely important for the traffic environment. This study first briefly introduces the background and significance analysis, and then exemplifies the deployment algorithm ...
Xingmei Zhang, Cong Xu, Qi Lei
wiley   +1 more source

Leadership Style and Safety Culture in Commuter Railroads

open access: yesSafety
Previous research has repeatedly demonstrated the importance of both safety culture and leadership in promoting workplace safety. Several studies and reviews have identified transformational leadership style as an important contributor to a strong safety
Patrick Sherry
doaj   +1 more source

Sharing landscapes with wildlife: Conflict and coexistence between high nature value pastoral systems and large carnivores

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract High nature value (HNV) pastoral systems, that is those maintained by herding, transhumance and extensive grazing practices, are recognised as cornerstones of European biodiversity, cultural heritage and ecosystem service provision. Yet these systems are currently under significant pressure from a range of economic, social and environmental ...
Katrina Marsden   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and implementation of geographic information system with mobile terminal and 5G network

open access: yesIET Networks, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Remote insurance mainly completes quotation, insurance application and payment through the PC terminal and mobile terminal, and the premium directly enters the insurance account. This article takes remote insurance as an example. First, it analyses the requirements of the remote insurance and insurance system, and then collects data from the ...
Huijun Xiao, Tangsen Huang, Ensong Jiang
wiley   +1 more source

Multi-Criteria Assessment of Flood Risk on Railroads Using a Machine Learning Approach: A Case Study of Railroads in Minas Gerais

open access: yesInfrastructures
In a climate change scenario where extreme precipitation events occur more frequently and intensely, risk assessment plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of facilities.
Fernanda Oliveira de Sousa   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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