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Characteristics of forests at spotted owl nest sites in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Hershey, Kit
Abstract:: This study describes the composition and structure of forests within the immediate vicinity of Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) nest sites in the Klamath, Coast, and Cascade provinces of western Oregon and the Olympic province, Washington. I compared forest stand data collected at 105 nest sites with data from...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: special thanks to Eric Forsman and his PNW crews: Ivy Otto, Rich Lowell, Pete Loschl, Janice Reid, and

Passive acoustic monitoring of owls: two studies in forested landscapes of the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Duchac, Leila S.
Abstract:: Nearly all birds communicate through sound, and there has been much study of avian populations and communities using song and other vocalizations. Owls are no exception as they defend territories, advertise for mates, and defend against threats using various vocalizations. However, due to their generally nocturnal habits, some owl species...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: years (1994-2013): status and trends of northern northern spotted owl habitats. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR

The effects of natural fire and recreational disturbance on montane forest ecosystem composition, structure and nitrogen dynamics, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Creator:: Wilson, John K. (John Kevin)
Abstract:: Disturbance, whether natural or of human origin, modifies to varying degrees many ecosystem attributes. Fire is a natural process in the montane forests of southern Oregon but for much of the 20th century fire was viewed as an apocalypse and thus fervently suppressed. Effective natural resource management requires an understanding...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: impact on three western wilderness areas. Environmental Management 7(3):275-288. Cole, D. N. and B

The role of small mammals as dispersers of mycorrhizal fungal spores within variously managed forests and clearcuts

Creator:: McIntire, Patrick W.
Abstract:: Small-mammal community composition, microhabitat selection, and dispersal of mycorrhizal fungal spores were studied in southwestern Oregon. Sampled habitats exhibited structural variation resulting from silvicultural practices. In 1981, the effect of clearcut treatment on these phenomena was evaluated. In 1982, the effect of forest structure was studied. Discriminant function analysis (DFA)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: by cooperative aid grant PNW-80-106 from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

Biodiversity in managed forests of western Oregon : species assemblages in leave islands, thinned, and unthinned forests

Creator:: Wessell, Stephanie J.
Abstract:: Both leave islands, or green tree retention clusters, and thinning prescriptions have been proposed as alternative silvicultural strategies designed to sustain the structural and biological diversity of managed forests. However, the relationship of the physical structure of leave islands and thinned forests to their associated microclimates, flora, and fauna remain...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Selected life history aspects and habitat use by Merriam's wild turkeys in Oregon

Creator:: Lutz, Robert Scott
Abstract:: Habitat use and reproductive success by Merriam's wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo merriami) were studied in Wasco County, Oregon, during 1981-82. This low density turkey population selectively used forested cover types characterized by a variety of structural features, species, and age classes. They avoided monotypic forested cover types, used non-forested cover...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) Dispersion (m) 398 221 3.6 1.7 a 1,150 919 2.9 1.8 Understory Density (no./ha) 191 288 303 284

Making the Connection: Linking Stress Physiology of Juvenile Northern Spotted Owls to Environmental Variation and Long-term Survival

Creator:: Mikkelsen, Ashlee J.
Abstract:: The northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina; spotted owl) is of conservation concern and endemic to mature forests of the Pacific Northwest. Adult survival has a strong effect on population growth rate, but juvenile survival and recruitment are also important components of population change. Despite the importance of this life...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Northwest Forest Plan. PNW-GTR-440. US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Portland, OR

Influence of limited access roads on Roosevelt elk in the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Cole, Eric K.
Abstract:: No studies have evaluated the effects of limited vehicle access on movements, survival and habitat use of Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti) . We installed twenty gates, restricting motorized vehicle access by the public in seven discrete Road Management Areas (RMAs), comprising 35% of the study area. We radio-tracked 31...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Breeding habitat of harlequin ducks in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Creator:: Crowley, David W.
Abstract:: Breeding habitat of Harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) was studied in eastern Prince William Sound, Alaska, during 1991 - 1993. Streams in Prince William Sound were surveyed for Harlequin ducks and monitored with mist nets. Physical characteristics of 24 Harlequin breeding streams were compared to those of 24 streams not used...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Nutritional ecology of cervids in old-growth forests in Olympic National Park, Washington

Creator:: Leslie, David M.
Abstract:: Nutritional ecology of unhunted and sympatric populations of Roosevelt elk, Cervus elaphus roosevelti, and Columbian black-tailed deer, Odocoileus hemionus columbianus, was investigated in old-growth forests of the Hoh Valley in Olympic National Park, Washington, from September 1979 to November 1981. Seasonal diets of both cervids generally were comprised of common...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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Characteristics of forests at spotted owl nest sites in the Pacific Northwest

Passive acoustic monitoring of owls: two studies in forested landscapes of the Pacific Northwest

The effects of natural fire and recreational disturbance on montane forest ecosystem composition, structure and nitrogen dynamics, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

The role of small mammals as dispersers of mycorrhizal fungal spores within variously managed forests and clearcuts

Biodiversity in managed forests of western Oregon : species assemblages in leave islands, thinned, and unthinned forests

Selected life history aspects and habitat use by Merriam's wild turkeys in Oregon

Making the Connection: Linking Stress Physiology of Juvenile Northern Spotted Owls to Environmental Variation and Long-term Survival

Influence of limited access roads on Roosevelt elk in the Oregon Coast Range

Breeding habitat of harlequin ducks in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Nutritional ecology of cervids in old-growth forests in Olympic National Park, Washington

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