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Dahringer, Donna M.. Optimizing ecological function, agricultural productivity, and aesthetic value on a small site in New Jersey's rural-urban fringe. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T30G3P0B

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TitleOptimizing ecological function, agricultural productivity, and aesthetic value on a small site in New Jersey's rural-urban fringe
NameDahringer, Donna M. (author); Gallagher, Frank (chair); Bartolone, Richard (internal member); Lawson, Laura (internal member); Nelson, Holly (internal member); Rutgers University; Graduate School - New Brunswick
Date Created2017
Other Date2017-05 (degree)
SubjectLandscape Architecture, Agriculture--New Jersey, Agricultural productivity--New Jersey
Extent1 online resource (viii, 86 p. : ill.)
DescriptionAgricultural production can result in simplified plant communities, lower species diversity, and fragmented habitats. Farms in New Jersey’s rural-urban fringe – where residential, agricultural, and wild fragments intermingle and a range of land use is accommodated – may offer an appropriate setting to enhance ecological function through landscape design. In particular, by applying principles of ecological design to small agricultural operations and hobby farms, ecological function, agricultural productivity and aesthetic value may all be enhanced. Through field experiments, research into historical land use and cover, in-depth analysis of present day natural features and processes, and exploration of case studies, a design was developed to enhance biodiversity, food production, and visual appeal on a one acre site in New Jersey’s rural-urban fringe.
NoteM.L.A.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Donna M. Dahringer
Genretheses, ETD graduate
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T30G3P0B
Languageeng
CollectionGraduate School - New Brunswick Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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