Management of amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals in North America: Proceedings of the symposium

Abstract

Historically the management of public lands from a multiple use perspective has led to a system that emphasizes those habitat components or faunal elements that primarily resulted in some sort of definable economic value. While this often benefitted other species that were not even considered in the original prescriptions, it also negatively impacted others. We no longer can afford to take this simplistic view of ecosystem management. We need to use a more holistic approach where ecological landscapes are considered as units, and land management practices incorporate all elements into an integrated policy. This includes examining the impacts of proposed land uses on amphibian, reptile, and small mammal populations.

Titles contained within Management of amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals in North America: Proceedings of the symposium

• The value of Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) woodlands in South Dakota as small mammal habitat
• Differences in the ability of vegetation models to predict small mammal abundance in different aged Douglas-fir forests
• Estimated carrying capacity for cattle competing with prairie dogs and forage utilization in western South Dakota

Citation

Szaro, Robert C.; Severson, Kieth E.; Patton, David R., technical coordinators. 1988. Management of amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals in North America: Proceedings of the symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-166. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 458 p.