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Pacific marten occupancy and detection probability in relation to infrastructure and environmental factors in the southern Cascade Mountains

Creator:

Hill, Deborah J.

Abstract:

Humans benefit from being in nature and recreating, however outdoor recreation can negatively impact wildlife, including species of conservation concern such as the Pacific marten (Martes caurina). Densities of martens decline following intensive forest management activities, but impacts from recreation are relatively unstudied. My goal was to evaluate marten occupancy...

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committee for their guidance, support, and access to this project. Dr. Joan Hagar kept me on track to
Determining strategies for the protection of nesting Interior Least Terns (Sternula antillarum athalassos) in Indiana

Creator:

Espick, Lainey

Abstract:

Interior least tern (Sternula antillarum athalassos) populations and productivity have been declining in Indiana for the past ten years, which is thought to be the result of predation. Methods for protecting nesting Interior least terns include fence exclosures and artificial shelters for chicks, but their effectiveness is unknown. Each Indiana...

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my advisor, Dr. Joan Hagar, for taking a chance on me and providing me with excellent feedback