Publications
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Spatial use and habitat associations of Columbian white-tailed deer fawns in southwestern Oregon Spatial use and habitat associations of Columbian white-tailed deer fawns in southwestern Oregon
Fawns represent a critical life history stage in the dynamics of deer populations, yet little recent information is available on the ecology of neonatal Columbian white-tailed deer (CWTD), a geographically isolated and federally endangered sub-species. We described home ranges, areas of concentrated use, and habitat associations of CWTD fawns in southwestern Oregon during the summers of...
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M.A. Ricca, R.G. Anthony, Dewaine H. Jackson, S.A. Wolfe
Historical fire regime in southern California Historical fire regime in southern California
The historical variability in fire regime is a conservative indicator of ecosystem sustainability. Understanding the natural role of fire in chaparral ecosystems is therefore necessary for effective fire management.
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Jon E. Keeley, Connie J. Fotheringham
Distribution, abundance, and breeding activities of the southwestern willow flycatcher at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. 2002 Annual Report Distribution, abundance, and breeding activities of the southwestern willow flycatcher at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. 2002 Annual Report
No abstract available at this time
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B.E. Kus, K.E. Kenwood
Neotropical migratory bird monitoring study at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. 2002 Annual Report. Prepared for Assistant Chief of Staff, Environmental Security, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Neotropical migratory bird monitoring study at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. 2002 Annual Report. Prepared for Assistant Chief of Staff, Environmental Security, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
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B.E. Kus, D.A. Kisner
Effects of desert wildfires on desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) and other small vertebrates Effects of desert wildfires on desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) and other small vertebrates
We report the results of standardized surveys to determine the effects of wildfires on desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) and their habitats in the northeastern Mojave Desert and northeastern Sonoran Desert. Portions of 6 burned areas (118 to 1,750 ha) were examined for signs of mortality of vertebrates. Direct effects of fire in desert habitats included animal mortality and loss of...
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T. C. Esque, C.R. Schwalbe, L.A. DeFalco, R.B. Duncan, T.J. Hughes
Fire behavior during a prescribed experimental fire in desert tortoise habitat on the Parashant National Monument in Pakoon Basin, Arizona Fire behavior during a prescribed experimental fire in desert tortoise habitat on the Parashant National Monument in Pakoon Basin, Arizona
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T. C. Esque, S.E. Eckert, D.F. Haines, R.S. Schwartz, C.R. Tracy
Bat inventory of the San Diego County Multiple Species Conservation Program Area Bat inventory of the San Diego County Multiple Species Conservation Program Area
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D.C. Stokes, C.S. Brehme, Robert N. Fisher
Satellite telemetry and wildlife studies in India: Advantages, options and challenges Satellite telemetry and wildlife studies in India: Advantages, options and challenges
Greater spatial coverage, accuracy and non-invasiveness of satellite technology make it one of the best tools to track long-distance migrants, which is otherwise difficult using conventional radio telemetry. In this article, we review the evolution of satellite telemetry and its application. We provide examples of three recent studies in India that have demonstrated and created a...
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Sàlim Javed, Hiroyoshi Higuchi, Meenakshi Nagendran, John Y. Takekawa
Perennial vegetation data from permanent plots on the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada Perennial vegetation data from permanent plots on the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada
Perennial vegetation data from 68 permanent plots on the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, are given for the period of 1963 through 2002. Dr. Janice C. Beatley established the plots in 1962 and then remeasured them periodically from 1963 through 1975. We remeasured 67 of these plots between 2000 and 2003; the remaining plot was destroyed at some time between 1975 and 1993. The plots...
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Robert H. Webb, Marilyn B. Murov, Todd C. Esque, Diane E. Boyer, Lesley A. DeFalco, Dustin F. Haines, Dominic Oldershaw, Sara J. Scoles, Kathryn A. Thomas, Joan B. Blainey, Philip A. Medica
Bat inventory of the Point Loma Peninsula Including the Cabrillo National Monument Bat inventory of the Point Loma Peninsula Including the Cabrillo National Monument
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D.C. Stokes, C.S. Brehme, Robert N. Fisher
Selection of flooded agricultural fields and other landscapes by female northern pintails wintering in Tulare Basin, California Selection of flooded agricultural fields and other landscapes by female northern pintails wintering in Tulare Basin, California
Habitat selection and use are measures of relative importance of habitats to wildlife and necessary information for effective wildlife conservation. To measure the relative importance of flooded agricultural fields and other landscapes to northern pintails (Anas acuta) wintering in Tulare Basin (TB), California, we radiotagged female pintails during late August-early October, 1991-1993...
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Joseph P. Fleskes, Robert L. Jarvis, David S. Gilmer
Evaluating options for revegetation following a catastrophic fire in a pinyon-juniper community at Grand Canyon/Parashant National Monument, Arizona Evaluating options for revegetation following a catastrophic fire in a pinyon-juniper community at Grand Canyon/Parashant National Monument, Arizona
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S.J. Scoles, T. C. Esque, L.A. DeFalco, S.E. Eckert, D.F. Haines