Predicting avian population responses to fuel removal in river woodlands of the southwestern United States

Deborah M. Finch; Jeffrey F. Kelly

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Predicting avian population responses to fuel removal in river woodlands of the southwestern United States

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Deborah M. Finch, Jeffrey F. Kelly

Year:

2003

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Programme and Abstracts: 3rd International Wildlife Management Congress; 1-5 December 2003; Christchurch, New Zealand. Lincoln, New Zealand: Landcare Research. p. 23.

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Abstract

As part of a study to determine effects of removing fire fuels on riparian bird species, over 400 nests of 10 species were found and monitored during the pre-treatment period, 2000-2002. In this presentation, we report on the relationships between species-specific relative abundance, nesting success, and habitat measures such as stem density, canopy cover, and fuel loads of exotic and native trees.

Keywords

riparian bird species, population, fuel removal

Citation

Finch, Deborah M.; Kelly, Jeffrey F. 2003. Predicting avian population responses to fuel removal in river woodlands of the southwestern United States. In: Programme and Abstracts: 3rd International Wildlife Management Congress; 1-5 December 2003; Christchurch, New Zealand. Lincoln, New Zealand: Landcare Research. p. 23.