Bird densities and diversity in clearcut and mature oak-hickory forest.

Frank R. Thompson; Erik K. Fritzell

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-293

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Bird densities and diversity in clearcut and mature oak-hickory forest.

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Authors:

Frank R. Thompson, Erik K. Fritzell

Year:

1990

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-293

Source:

Research Paper NC-293. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes nongame bird densities and diversity in a central Missouri oak-hickory forest 1 year before and 3 years after portions were clearcut. Discusses changes in species density and diversity and their management implications.

Keywords

breeding birds, clearcutting, diversity, Missouri, oak-hickory forest, population densities

Citation

Thompson, Frank R. III; Fritzell, Erik K. 1990. Bird densities and diversity in clearcut and mature oak-hickory forest. Research Paper NC-293. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station