Subalpine tree seedlings: Assessing aging methodology and drivers of establishment

Positive Feedback Between Tree Establishment and Patterns of Subalpine Forest Advancement, Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A

Evaluation Methodology for Assessing Management System Establishment Support Tools

The establishment and operation of a certified management system (e.g. for Quality Management or Information Security Management) according to an international standard is a complex task for an organization. Hence, organizations usually search for support in order to successfully establish the management system and pass the certification procedure. This support is represented by consultants and...

Disease drivers of aging.

It has long been known that aging, at both the cellular and organismal levels, contributes to the development and progression of the pathology of many chronic diseases. However, much less research has examined the inverse relationship-the contribution of chronic diseases and their treatments to the progression of aging-related phenotypes. Here, we discuss the impact of three chronic diseases (c...

Tree Transplanting and Establishment

Many aspects of transplanting change over time. Modern equipment has made it possible to transplant larger trees with "soil balls" more affordably. Containerized production has grown in popularity for many reasons, including the ability to plant in any season. One thing remains the same-plants must quickly establish or reestablish a normal, spreading root system on the new site to minimize susc...

Establishment of the New Zealand Drivers Study.

AIM Despite a significant improvement since graduated licensing was introduced, traffic related injury remains the leading cause of death and hospitalisation among young New Zealanders. The New Zealand Drivers Study (NZDS) was established with a view to providing information that would lead to an improvement in this situation. The NZDS is a prospective cohort study designed to explore the relat...