On December 29, 2024, we lost an inspiration, President Jimmy Carter, who lived a remarkable 100 years. His passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. As the longest-living president in U.S. history. His life was a testament to the values of service, integrity, and compassion. Our Director and Chief Scientist, …
President Jimmy Carter – What a decent person, honest statesman, and great role model for all of us!!!!
President Jimmy Carter turned 99 on October 1, 2023. Our Director, Thomas O’Neill met the President on August 12, 1989, on a United flight from Portland to Denver. Sitting near him and his wife Rosalynn, the President asked to see the book he was reading: Biodiversity by E. O. Wilson. Our Director gave him the book and in return, Jimmy …
Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols (CHAP) produce an ecosystem evaluation using species, habitats, and functions.
It is based on the premise that higher functional redundancy is directly related to higher resiliency. CHAP evaluates hundreds of species, habitat components, and ecological functions concurrently to produce functional redundancy values as an indicator of the overall ecological integrity of the site or area. Here is an example of a shortened functional assessment:
Habitat Effectiveness & Restoration results using the Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols:
The habitat assessment of the Rattlesnake Butte 3 restoration study encompasses 173 acres (70 ha) and evaluates 20 polygons. This report discusses baseline conditions prior to any restoration activity. Baseline condition consists of three different habitat types that can describe the site, and they are Westside Oak and Dry Douglas-fir Forest and Woodlands, ponds, and Westside Grasslands. The number of …
Is the Government Ignoring Revolutionary Eco-Tech
An article on the truth of the matter. Featuring The Habitat Institute’s Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols or CHAP science: https://www.corvallisadvocate.com/2021/is-the-government-ignoring-revolutionary-eco-tech/?fbclid=IwAR2-hsZzC447poRSc6FoLSKX7UZ8enVE8Y2WbIv1To5xvbNkArpRDGTaI-w
Giving Tuesday a Generosity Movement.
Join Us! In this global generosity movement “Giving Tuesday” unleashing the power of the people. On December 01, 2020 charity organizations around the world are coming together to encourage the people to do good for our communities and the world. The Habitat Institute’s “Giving Tuesday” Facebook Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/donate/883240529146611/3367015510002699/
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