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Rottle, Nancy Johnson, Stuart Matthew 2020-08-14T03:31:58Z 2020-08-14T03:31:58Z 2020-08-14 2020 Johnson_washington_0250O_21670.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/1773/46075 Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2020 Forests continue to be of immense significance to Bainbridge Island’s sense of place, as well as to supporting essential functions in this eco-region. This thesis process investigated, evaluated, and compiled conditions of three stratified sites across Bainbridge Island; presents a vulnerability assessment model; and develops a management continuum for progressive action. Climate change is presently altering the physical and biological conditions that influence forest character at varying degrees across the island. Environmental impacts include increased tree mortality and modified forest disturbance regimes. Using GIS as a tool for spatial analysis, I identify probable physical vulnerabilities, then develop and apply a survey protocol to reveal canopy conditions and changes using a small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (sUAV) drone and mapping technologies. Suggested management action is focused on tree selection and planting strategies, presenting a catalog of suitable species across a “progressive management” intervention spectrum. application/pdf en_US none Climate change impacts Northwest forests Place attachment sUAV drone mapping Tree planting Vulnerability assessment Landscape architecture Ecology Urban forestry Landscape architecture Future Forests of Bainbridge Island; Climate Change Vulnerability and Continuing Progressive Management Thesis Open Access open.access