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Below is a list of WERC's peer-reviewed publications. If you are searching for a specific publication and cannot find it in this list, please contact werc_web@usgs.gov

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Group travel in social carnivores Group travel in social carnivores

No abstract available.
Authors
K.E. Holekamp, E. E. Boydston, L. Smale

Forest gradient response in Sierran landscapes: the physical template Forest gradient response in Sierran landscapes: the physical template

Vegetation pattern on landscapes is the manifestation of physical gradients, biotic response to these gradients, and disturbances. Here we focus on the physical template as it governs the distribution of mixed-conifer forests in California's Sierra Nevada. We extended a forest simulation model to examine montane environmental gradients, emphasizing factors affecting the water balance in...
Authors
Dean L. Urban, Carol Miller, Patrick N. Halpin, Nathan L. Stephenson

Estimated ages of some large giant sequoias: General Sherman keeps getting younger Estimated ages of some large giant sequoias: General Sherman keeps getting younger

During 1975-77, 168 bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) found moribund or dead in 29 states were analyzed for organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); 32 specimens from 13 states were analyzed for polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs). PCBs were present in 166 bald eagle carcasses and DDE was found in 165. TDE and dieldrin were identified in 137 samples, trans...
Authors
N.L. Stephenson

Diving ducks need salt ponds Diving ducks need salt ponds

No abstract available at this time
Authors
John Y. Takekawa

Surf Scoters Surf Scoters

No abstract available at this time
Authors
A.K. Miles
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