Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Short-term effects of fire and other fuel reduction treatments on breeding birds in a southern Appalachian upland hardwood forest

Article Abstract:

Mechanical treatments of many breeding bird species in winter and prescribed burns in springs were conducted. Results concluded that high-intensity burning with heavy tree kill, as occurred in mechanical and burn treatment and can be used as a management tool in the short term to increase densities of bird associated with open habitat.

Environmental aspects, Habitat (Ecology), Habitat modification, Appalachian region, Prescribed burning

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Spatial models of northern bobwhite populations for conservation planning

Article Abstract:

The article highlights how the projections of population change and sustainability provide guidance for conservation and restoration of habitat capable of supporting sustainable northern bobwhite population in the West Gulf Coastal Plain.

Behavior, Protection and preservation, Bobwhite

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Critical demographic parameters for declining songbird breeding in restored grasslands

Article Abstract:

The decreasing population of songbirds in Mid Continental United States and the geographic factors that are influencing this population decrease are examined.

Surveys, Natural resources, Songbirds

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