Response of Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus) to wind-power development
January 1, 2006
Wind-power development is occurring throughout North America, but its effects on mammals are largely unexplored. Our objective was to determine response (i.e., home-range, diet quality) of Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus) to wind-power development in southwestern Oklahoma. Ten elk were radiocollared in an area of wind-power development on 31 March 2003 and were relocated bi-weekly through March 2005. Wind-power construction was initiated on 1 June 2003 and was completed by December 2003 with 45 active turbines. The largest composite home range sizes (>80 km2) occurred April-June and September, regardless of the status of wind-power facility development. The smallest home range sizes (
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Title | Response of Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus elaphus) to wind-power development |
| DOI | 10.1674/0003-0031(2006)156[363:RORMEC]2.0.CO;2 |
| Authors | W. David Walter, David M. Leslie, J.A. Jenks |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | American Midland Naturalist |
| Index ID | 70028104 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |