Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Fruit production in mature and recently regenerated forests of the Appalachians

Article Abstract:

The spatial and temporal variation in fruit production and composition between the silvicultural treatments and different forest types of the Appalachians during the first 5 years after harvest is examined. The results have revealed that fruit production in young regenerated stands increased every year and their fruit production was 5 to 19.6 times higher than mature stands.

Environmental aspects, Appalachian Mountains, Forest ecology, Fruit trees, Report

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A rapid hard-mast index from acorn presence - absence tallies

Article Abstract:

Acorns are a keystone forest resource as they influence small mammal populations and therefore it is important for researchers to devote effort to estimating the size of acorn crops. Proportion of trees bearing acorns, with standardized protocols for its estimation is the best use to ensure comparable data among years and across the eastern United States.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Acorns

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Caffeine formulation for avian repellency

Article Abstract:

Caffeine is an effective, economical, and environmentally safe avian repellent and including sodium benzoate in subsequent formulations enhances the solubility of caffeine thus proving to be an applicable, nonlethal alternative for managing blackbird impacts to agricultural production.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Caffeine Preparations, Usage, Wildlife management, Caffeine, Sodium benzoate, Red-winged blackbird

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