Increasing durability of voluntary conservation through strategic implementation of the Conservation Reserve Program

Abstract Former agricultural lands converted to pine (Pinus spp.) plantations in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) have potential to provide early successional (ES) habitat for many regionally declining pine/grassland and shrub-successional bird species if actively managed with appropriate disturbance regimes. One such regime is use of the selective herbicide Imazapyr (Arsenal Applicators Concentrate) and prescribed burning, which is permitted on CRP lands and cost share payments are available. This study quantified combined effects of Imazapyr and prescribed fire on the breeding season avian community characteristics and pine volume growth in thinned, midrotation afforested loblolly pine (Pinus taedaL.) plantations in Mississippi. Herbicide treatments were applied in fall of 2002 and winter burns were conducted during winter and early spring of 2002–2003. ES bird species richness was significantly greater in the treated plots compared with controls for both 2003 and 2004. Ten individual species exhibited treatment effects. These responses by ES bird species indicate that midrotation CRPplantations can provide needed ES habitat if treated with appropriate disturbance regimes.

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Implementation of the Australasian Teletrial Model: Translating idea into action using implementation science frameworks

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare ◽

10.1177/1357633x211017805 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1357633X2110178

Author(s):

Sabe Sabesan ◽

Marie Malica ◽

Chantal Gebbie ◽

Clare Scott ◽

David Thomas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Implementation Science ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Final Report ◽

Rare Cancer ◽

Government Investment ◽

Implementation Framework ◽

Advisory Groups ◽

Regulatory Systems ◽

Key Stakeholders ◽

Strategic Implementation

Background: Despite Government investment, disparity in access to clinical trials continue between metropolitan and regional & rural sectors (RRR) in Australia and around the world. To improve trial access closer to home for RRR communities and rare cancer patients even in metro settings, the Australasian Teletrial Model (ATM) was developed by Clinical Oncology Society of Australia and implemented in four states. Aim of this paper is to describe the steps and processes involved in the development and implementation of ATM guided by implementation science frameworks. Method: Two implementation science frameworks namely iPARIHS and Strategic Implementation Framework were chosen to guide the project. Details of steps and processes were extracted from COSA final report. Results: ATM met the criteria for worthy innovation. For the development and implementation of the ATM, stakeholders were at national, statewide and clinical levels. A co-design with end-users and inclusion of key stakeholders in steering committees and advisory groups made the implementation smoother. Clinician levers including advocacy were useful to overcome system barriers. During the project, more patients, and clinicians at RRR participated in trials, more primary sites collaborated with RRR sites and more RRR sites gained trial capabilities. Conclusion: Pilot project achieved its objectives including improved access to patients locally, creation of linkages between metro and RRR sites and enhanced capabilities of and access to RRR sites. Implementation science frameworks were useful for identifying the necessary steps and processes at the outset. Ownership by governments and creation of streamlined regulatory systems would enable broader adoption.

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Improving the cost-effectiveness of the Conservation Reserve Program: A laboratory study

Journal of Environmental Economics and Management ◽

10.1016/j.jeem.2021.102439 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 102439

Author(s):

Peter Cramton ◽

Daniel Hellerstein ◽

Nathaniel Higgins ◽

Richard Iovanna ◽

Kristian López-Vargas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Laboratory Study ◽

Conservation Reserve Program ◽

The Cost

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Economics of the Conservation Reserve Program and the wildlife it supports: A case study of upland birds in South Dakota

Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism ◽

10.1016/j.jort.2021.100385 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. 100385

Author(s):

William Gascoigne ◽

Rebecca Hill ◽

Michelle Haefele ◽

John Loomis ◽

Skip Hyberg

Keyword(s):

South Dakota ◽

Conservation Reserve Program

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A Strategic Approach for implementing A Smart Pedestrian Network (SPN) System

Open Computer Science ◽

10.1515/comp-2020-0128 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 208-217

Author(s):

George Papageorgiou ◽

Anastasia Ioannou ◽

Athanasios Maimaris ◽

Alexander Ness

Keyword(s):

System Structure ◽

Sustainable Mobility ◽

Implementation Framework ◽

Customer Involvement ◽

Multiple Stakeholder ◽

Strategic Approach ◽

Pedestrian Network ◽

Strategic Implementation ◽

Agile Software ◽

Urban Conditions

Abstract This paper presents a strategic approach for implementing a Smart Pedestrian Network (SPN) navigation System that is geared towards promoting sustainable mobility. The SPN system is being designed to reach multiple market segments by providing information on suitable walking routes aiming to satisfy potential users’ needs, but also multiple stakeholder demands. The paper presents the main objectives of the SPN system as well as its system structure, application features, functions, and relevant data sources. The proposed strategic implementation framework deems necessary for scaling up so that the SPN system is successfully implemented in a variety of urban conditions. The framework emphasizes the element of adaptability, so that SPN can be adjusted where and when necessary, to deal with a variety of contexts and specific sustainable mobility issues, depending on the particular municipality conditions. The proposed framework combines elements of both the waterfall and agile software development methods, as well as, aspects of Open Innovation, Customer Involvement and Co-Creation taking a multiple stakeholder approach.

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Assessing the Retention Potential of Conservation Reserve Program Practices in Alabama

Southern Journal of Applied Forestry ◽

10.1093/sjaf/23.2.83 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 83-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Okwudili O. Onianwa ◽

Gerald C. Wheelock ◽

Mark R. Dubois ◽

Sarah T. Warren

Keyword(s):

Soil Loss ◽

Crop Production ◽

Conservation Reserve Program ◽

Production Capacity ◽

Tree Planting ◽

Conservation Practice ◽

Row Crop ◽

Excess Production ◽

Intended Use

Abstract Conservation reserve program (CRP) participants in Alabama were surveyed to determine the probable utilization of CRP acres should the contracts expire without opportunity for renewal. From over 9000 contracts established between 1986 and 1995, 594 contracts were randomly selected and surveyed for the study. Two hundred and fourteen surveys were completed and returned. Of these, 204 (34%) were usable. Results indicate that 90% of CRP tree acres would be retained in trees while nearly 60% of CRP grass acres would be converted to row crop production. In addition, there are no significant differences in the response between the minority and white participants with regard to the intended use of CRP acres. Therefore, for sustained mitigation of soil loss and reduction of excess production capacity, tree planting as a conservation practice choice should be advocated and encouraged. South. J. Appl. For. 23(2):83-87.

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