Review of the forest habitat relationships of the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis)

Michael A. Menzel; Jennifer M. Menzel; Timothy C. Carter; Mark Ford; John W. Edwards

doi:10.2737/NE-GTR-284

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Review of the forest habitat relationships of the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis)

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Michael A. Menzel, Jennifer M. Menzel, Timothy C. Carter, Mark Ford, John W. Edwards

Year:

2001

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-GTR-284

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-284. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 21 p.

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Abstract

Reviews the available literature on the ecology of the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), including its selection and use of hibernacula, roost trees, and foraging habitat. An extensive list of published references related to the Indiana bat is included.

Keywords

foraging habitat, hibernacula, tree roosts, silviculture

Citation

Menzel, Michael A.; Menzel, Jennifer M.; Carter, Timothy C.; Ford, W. Mark; Edwards, John W. 2001. Review of the forest habitat relationships of the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis). Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-284. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 21 p.