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Distribution and ecology of the big-eared bat, Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii in Californa Distribution and ecology of the big-eared bat, Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii in Californa

This study had two primary objectives: to conduct roost surveys C. townsendii in two parts of California where distributional information was most limited or lacking, and to obtain information on roosting and foraging ecology in two distinctly different habitats. This project was urgently needed because 1) recent California Department of Fish and Game surveys (conducted in 1987-1991)...
Authors
Elizabeth D. Pierson, Gary M. Fellers

Fuel bed characteristics of Sierra Nevada conifers Fuel bed characteristics of Sierra Nevada conifers

A study of fuels in Sierra Nevada conifer forests showed that fuel bed depth and fuel bed weight significantly varied by tree species and developmental stage of the overstory. Specific values for depth and weight of woody, litter, and duff fuels are reported There was a significant positive relationship between fuel bed depth and weight. Estimates of woody fuel weight using the planar...
Authors
J. W. van Wagtendonk, J.M. Benedict, W.M. Sydoriak
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