David S Pilliod
My research focuses on species conservation, habitat management, and effectiveness of restoration in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. I also co-lead the Pacific Northwest Environmental DNA Laboratory.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology Team (FRESC)
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology Team (FRESC)
Pacific Northwest Environmental DNA Laboratory
Pacific Northwest Environmental DNA Laboratory
I lead a team of scientists that develop tools and models to improve understanding of ecological systems and solve challenging problems in natural resource management. We primarily address questions related to species conservation, wildlife habitat, and restoration. We combine molecular methods, remote sensing, field studies, and statistical modeling. Our research team also develops data management and decision support systems to facilitate adaptive management, especially in western rangelands. We primarily work on issues affecting the Intermountain West and Great Basin regions of the U.S.
Professional Experience
2006 - Present: USGS. Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Supervisory Research Ecologist, Boise, Idaho
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Ecology, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID (2001)
B.A., Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA (1991)
Science and Products
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Critical considerations for the application of environmental DNA methods to detect aquatic species Critical considerations for the application of environmental DNA methods to detect aquatic species
Species detection using environmental DNA (eDNA) has tremendous potential for contributing to the understanding of the ecology and conservation of aquatic species. Detecting species using eDNA methods, rather than directly sampling the organisms, can reduce impacts on sensitive species and increase the power of field surveys for rare and elusive species. The sensitivity of eDNA methods...
Authors
Caren Goldberg, Cameron Turner, Kristy Deiner, Katy Klymus, Philip Thomsen, Melanie Murphy, Stephen Spear, Anna McKee, Sara Oyler-McCance, Robert Cornman, Matthew Laramie, Andrew R. Mahon, Richard Lance, David S. Pilliod, Katherine Strickler, Lisette Waits, Alexander K. Fremier, Teruhiko Takahara, Jelger Herder, Pierre Taberlet
Transition of vegetation states positively affects harvester ants in the Great Basin, United States Transition of vegetation states positively affects harvester ants in the Great Basin, United States
Invasions by non-native plants can alter ecosystems such that new ecological states are reached, but less is known about how these transitions influence animal populations. Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) ecosystems are experiencing state changes because of fire and invasion by exotic annual grasses. Our goal was to study the effects of these state changes on the Owyhee and western...
Authors
Joseph Holbrook, David Pilliod, Robert Arkle, Janet Rachlow, Kerri Vierling, Michelle Wiest
Salmon redd identification using environmental DNA (eDNA) Salmon redd identification using environmental DNA (eDNA)
Introduction The purpose of this project was to develop a technique to use environmental DNA (eDNA) to distinguish between redds made by Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and redds made by Coho salmon (O. kisutch) and to distinguish utilized redds from test/abandoned redds or scours that have the appearance of redds. The project had two phases: Phase 1. Develop, test, and...
Authors
David S. Pilliod, Matthew Laramie
Larval long-toed salamanders incur nonconsumptive effects in the presence of nonnative trout Larval long-toed salamanders incur nonconsumptive effects in the presence of nonnative trout
Predators can influence prey directly through consumption or indirectly through nonconsumptive effects (NCEs) by altering prey behavior, morphology, and life history. We investigated whether predator-avoidance behaviors by larval long-toed salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum) in lakes with nonnative trout result in NCEs on morphology and development. Field studies in lakes with and...
Authors
Erin Kenison, Andrea R. Litt, David Pilliod, Thomas E. McMahon
Quantitative evidence for the effects of multiple drivers on continental-scale amphibian declines Quantitative evidence for the effects of multiple drivers on continental-scale amphibian declines
Since amphibian declines were first proposed as a global phenomenon over a quarter century ago, the conservation community has made little progress in halting or reversing these trends. The early search for a “smoking gun” was replaced with the expectation that declines are caused by multiple drivers. While field observations and experiments have identified factors leading to increased...
Authors
Evan H. Campbell Grant, David Miller, Benedikt Schmidt, M. Adams, Staci Amburgey, Thierry Chambert, Sam Cruickshank, Robert Fisher, David Green, Blake Hossack, Pieter Johnson, Maxwell Joseph, Tracy A. G. Rittenhouse, Maureen E. Ryan, J. Waddle, Susan Walls, Larissa L. Bailey, Gary Fellers, Thomas Gorman, Andrew Ray, David S. Pilliod, Steven Price, Daniel Saenz, Walt Sadinski, Erin Muths
Landsat 8 and ICESat-2: Performance and potential synergies for quantifying dryland ecosystem vegetation cover and biomass Landsat 8 and ICESat-2: Performance and potential synergies for quantifying dryland ecosystem vegetation cover and biomass
The Landsat 8 mission provides new opportunities for quantifying the distribution of above-ground carbon at moderate spatial resolution across the globe, and in particular drylands. Furthermore, coupled with structural information from space-based and airborne laser altimetry, Landsat 8 provides powerful capabilities for large-area, long-term studies that quantify temporal and spatial...
Authors
Nancy Glenn, Amy Neuenschwander, Lee Vierling, Lucas Spaete, Aihua Li, Douglas Shinneman, David Pilliod, Robert Arkle, Susan McIlroy
Ecosystem engineering of harvester ants: Effects on vegetation in a sagebrush-steppe ecosystem Ecosystem engineering of harvester ants: Effects on vegetation in a sagebrush-steppe ecosystem
Harvester ants are influential in many ecosystems because they distribute and consume seeds, remove vegetation, and redistribute soil particles and nutrients. Understanding the interaction between harvester ants and plant communities is important for management and restoration efforts, particularly in systems altered by fire and invasive species such as the sagebrush-steppe. Our...
Authors
Elyce Gosselin, Joseph Holbrook, Katey Huggler, Emily Brown, Kerri Vierling, Robert Arkle, David Pilliod
Role of habitat complexity in predator-prey dynamics between an introduced fish and larval Long-toed Salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum) Role of habitat complexity in predator-prey dynamics between an introduced fish and larval Long-toed Salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum)
Predation by nonnative fishes has reduced abundance and increased extinction risk for amphibian populations worldwide. Although rare, fish and palatable amphibians have been observed to coexist where aquatic vegetation and structural complexity provide suitable refugia. We examined whether larval long-toed salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum Baird, 1849) increased use of vegetation...
Authors
Erin K Kenison, Andrea R. Litt, David Pilliod, Tom McMahon
The integrated rangeland fire management strategy actionable science plan The integrated rangeland fire management strategy actionable science plan
The Integrated Rangeland Fire Management Strategy (hereafter Strategy, DOI 2015) outlined the need for coordinated, science-based adaptive management to achieve long-term protection, conservation, and restoration of the sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystem. A key component of this management approach is the identification of knowledge gaps that limit implementation of effective...
Authors
Cameron Aldridge, Ken Berg, Chad Boyd, Stephen Boyte, John Bradford, Ed Brunson, John Cissel, Courtney Conway, Anna Chalfoun, Jeanne Chambers, Patrick Clark, Peter Coates, Michele Crist, Dawn Davis, Nicole DeCrappeo, Patricia Deibert, Kevin E. Doherty, Louisa Evers, Deborah Finch, Sean Finn, Matthew Germino, Nancy Glenn, Corey Gucker, John Hall, Steven E. Hanser, Douglas Havlina, Julie Heinrichs, Matt Heller, Collin Homer, Molly Hunter, Ruth Jacobs, Jason W. Karl, Richard Kearney, Susan Kemp, Francis Kilkenny, Steven Knick, Karen Launchbaugh, Daniel Manier, Kenneth E. Mayer, Susan Meyer, Adrian P. Monroe, Eugenie MontBlanc, Beth Newingham, Michael Pellant, Susan Phillips, David S. Pilliod, Mark Ricca, Bryce A. Richardson, Jeffrey Rose, Nancy Shaw, Roger Sheley, Douglas J. Shinneman, Lief Wiechman, Bruce Wylie
Bioaccumulation trends of arsenic and antimony in a freshwater ecosystem affected by mine drainage Bioaccumulation trends of arsenic and antimony in a freshwater ecosystem affected by mine drainage
We compared As and Sb bioaccumulation and biomagnification when these metalloids co-occurred at varying environmental concentrations in a stream and wetlands near a contaminated mine site in Idaho (USA). We measured As and Sb concentrations in water and substrate samples, and in tissues of organisms representing several trophic levels. Bioaccumulation of both As and Sb was observed in...
Authors
Meghan Dovick, Thomas R. Kulp, Robert Arkle, David Pilliod
Environmental DNA sampling protocol - filtering water to capture DNA from aquatic organisms Environmental DNA sampling protocol - filtering water to capture DNA from aquatic organisms
Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is an effective method of determining the presence of aquatic organisms such as fish, amphibians, and other taxa. This publication is meant to guide researchers and managers in the collection, concentration, and preservation of eDNA samples from lentic and lotic systems. A sampling workflow diagram and three sampling protocols are included as well as a...
Authors
Matthew Laramie, David S. Pilliod, Caren Goldberg, Katherine Strickler
Challenges of establishing big sgebrush (Artemisia tridentata) in rangeland restoration: effects of herbicide, mowing, whole-community seeding, and sagebrush seed sources Challenges of establishing big sgebrush (Artemisia tridentata) in rangeland restoration: effects of herbicide, mowing, whole-community seeding, and sagebrush seed sources
The loss of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata Nutt.) on sites disturbed by fire has motivated restoration seeding and planting efforts. However, the resulting sagebrush establishment is often lower than desired, especially in dry areas. Sagebrush establishment may be increased by addressing factors such as seed source and condition or management of the plant community. We assessed...
Authors
Martha M. Brabec, Matthew J. Germino, Douglas Shinneman, David S. Pilliod, Susan McIlroy, Robert S. Arkle
Non-USGS Publications**
Arkle, R.S., Pilliod, D.S., Strickler, K.M., 2010, Fire, flow and dynamic equilibrium in stream macroinvertebrate communities: Freshwater Biology, v. 55, p. 299-314.
Jain, T.B., Graham, R.T., Pilliod, D.S., 2006, The relation between forest structure and soil burn severity In Andrews, P.L., Butler, B.W., eds., Fuels management: How to measure success, Proceedings: RMRS-P-41, Fort Collins, CO, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, p. 615-631.
Pilliod, D.S., Bull, E.L., Hayes, J.L., Wales, B.C., 2006, Wildlife and Invertebrate Response to Fuel Reduction Treatments in Dry Coniferous Forests of the Western United States - A Synthesis: USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station RMRS-GTR-173, p. 34.
Hossack, B.R., Corn, P.S., Pilliod, D.S., 2005, Lack of significant changes in the herpetofauna of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, since the 1920s: American Midland Naturalist, v. 154, p. 423-432.
Funk, W., Blouin, M.S., Corn, P.S., Maxell, B.A., Pilliod, D.S., Amish, S., Allendorf, F.W., 2005, Population structure of Columbia spotted frogs (Rana luteiventris)is strongly affected by the landscape: Molecular Ecology, v. 14, p. 483-496.
Pilliod, D.S., 2005, The Wildlife Habitat Response Model- Environmental Consequences Fact Sheet - 15: USDA Rocky Mountain Research Station RMRS-RN-23-15-WWW, p. 2.
Dunham, J.B., Pilliod, D.S., Young, M., 2004, Assessing the Consequences of Nonnative Trout in Headwater Ecosystems in Western North America: Fisheries, v. 29, no. 6, p. 18-26, https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1577/1548-8446(2004)29[18:ATCONT]2.0.CO;2.
Pilliod, D.S., 2004, Wildlife Responses to Fuels Treatments- Key Considerations - Fuels planning- science synthesis and integration; environmental consequences fact sheet 20024: USDA Rocky Mountain Research Station RMRS-RN-23-4WWW, p. 2.
Pilliod, D.S., Peterson, C.R., Ritson, P.I., 2002, Seasonal migration of Columbia spotted frogs (Rana luteiventris) among complementary resources in a high mountain basin: Canadian Journal of Zoology, v. 80, p. 1849-1862.
Peterson, C.R., Burton, S.R., Pilliod, D.S., Lee, J.R., Cossell Jr., J.O., Llewellyn, R.L., 2001, Assessing the accuracy of GAP analysis predicted distributions of Idaho amphibians and reptiles: GAP Analysis Bulletin, v. 10, p. 25-28.
Pilliod, D.S., Peterson, C.R., 2001, Local and landscape effects of introduced trout on amphibians in historically fishless watersheds: Ecosystems, v. 4, p. 322-333.
Pilliod, D.S., Peterson, C.R., 2000, Evaluating effects of fish stocking on amphibian populations in wilderness lakes In Cole, D.N., McCool, S.F., Borrie, W.T., O'Loughlin, J., eds., Wilderness science in a time of change conference—Volume 5: Wilderness ecosystems, threats, and management; 2000 May 23–27; Missoula, MT, Proceedings: RMRS-P-15_VOL-5, Ogden, UT, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, p. 328-335.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology Team (FRESC)
Wildlife respond to changes in their environment, some of which are dramatic and others subtle. To fully understand the factors that drive changes in populations and communities, we need better information on wildlife ecology in natural and human-altered landscapes. We conduct research and provide technical assistance to address applied questions about the ecology and conservation of wildlife...
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Critical considerations for the application of environmental DNA methods to detect aquatic species Critical considerations for the application of environmental DNA methods to detect aquatic species
Species detection using environmental DNA (eDNA) has tremendous potential for contributing to the understanding of the ecology and conservation of aquatic species. Detecting species using eDNA methods, rather than directly sampling the organisms, can reduce impacts on sensitive species and increase the power of field surveys for rare and elusive species. The sensitivity of eDNA methods...
Authors
Caren Goldberg, Cameron Turner, Kristy Deiner, Katy Klymus, Philip Thomsen, Melanie Murphy, Stephen Spear, Anna McKee, Sara Oyler-McCance, Robert Cornman, Matthew Laramie, Andrew R. Mahon, Richard Lance, David S. Pilliod, Katherine Strickler, Lisette Waits, Alexander K. Fremier, Teruhiko Takahara, Jelger Herder, Pierre Taberlet
Transition of vegetation states positively affects harvester ants in the Great Basin, United States Transition of vegetation states positively affects harvester ants in the Great Basin, United States
Invasions by non-native plants can alter ecosystems such that new ecological states are reached, but less is known about how these transitions influence animal populations. Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) ecosystems are experiencing state changes because of fire and invasion by exotic annual grasses. Our goal was to study the effects of these state changes on the Owyhee and western...
Authors
Joseph Holbrook, David Pilliod, Robert Arkle, Janet Rachlow, Kerri Vierling, Michelle Wiest
Salmon redd identification using environmental DNA (eDNA) Salmon redd identification using environmental DNA (eDNA)
Introduction The purpose of this project was to develop a technique to use environmental DNA (eDNA) to distinguish between redds made by Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and redds made by Coho salmon (O. kisutch) and to distinguish utilized redds from test/abandoned redds or scours that have the appearance of redds. The project had two phases: Phase 1. Develop, test, and...
Authors
David S. Pilliod, Matthew Laramie
Larval long-toed salamanders incur nonconsumptive effects in the presence of nonnative trout Larval long-toed salamanders incur nonconsumptive effects in the presence of nonnative trout
Predators can influence prey directly through consumption or indirectly through nonconsumptive effects (NCEs) by altering prey behavior, morphology, and life history. We investigated whether predator-avoidance behaviors by larval long-toed salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum) in lakes with nonnative trout result in NCEs on morphology and development. Field studies in lakes with and...
Authors
Erin Kenison, Andrea R. Litt, David Pilliod, Thomas E. McMahon
Quantitative evidence for the effects of multiple drivers on continental-scale amphibian declines Quantitative evidence for the effects of multiple drivers on continental-scale amphibian declines
Since amphibian declines were first proposed as a global phenomenon over a quarter century ago, the conservation community has made little progress in halting or reversing these trends. The early search for a “smoking gun” was replaced with the expectation that declines are caused by multiple drivers. While field observations and experiments have identified factors leading to increased...
Authors
Evan H. Campbell Grant, David Miller, Benedikt Schmidt, M. Adams, Staci Amburgey, Thierry Chambert, Sam Cruickshank, Robert Fisher, David Green, Blake Hossack, Pieter Johnson, Maxwell Joseph, Tracy A. G. Rittenhouse, Maureen E. Ryan, J. Waddle, Susan Walls, Larissa L. Bailey, Gary Fellers, Thomas Gorman, Andrew Ray, David S. Pilliod, Steven Price, Daniel Saenz, Walt Sadinski, Erin Muths
Landsat 8 and ICESat-2: Performance and potential synergies for quantifying dryland ecosystem vegetation cover and biomass Landsat 8 and ICESat-2: Performance and potential synergies for quantifying dryland ecosystem vegetation cover and biomass
The Landsat 8 mission provides new opportunities for quantifying the distribution of above-ground carbon at moderate spatial resolution across the globe, and in particular drylands. Furthermore, coupled with structural information from space-based and airborne laser altimetry, Landsat 8 provides powerful capabilities for large-area, long-term studies that quantify temporal and spatial...
Authors
Nancy Glenn, Amy Neuenschwander, Lee Vierling, Lucas Spaete, Aihua Li, Douglas Shinneman, David Pilliod, Robert Arkle, Susan McIlroy
Ecosystem engineering of harvester ants: Effects on vegetation in a sagebrush-steppe ecosystem Ecosystem engineering of harvester ants: Effects on vegetation in a sagebrush-steppe ecosystem
Harvester ants are influential in many ecosystems because they distribute and consume seeds, remove vegetation, and redistribute soil particles and nutrients. Understanding the interaction between harvester ants and plant communities is important for management and restoration efforts, particularly in systems altered by fire and invasive species such as the sagebrush-steppe. Our...
Authors
Elyce Gosselin, Joseph Holbrook, Katey Huggler, Emily Brown, Kerri Vierling, Robert Arkle, David Pilliod
Role of habitat complexity in predator-prey dynamics between an introduced fish and larval Long-toed Salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum) Role of habitat complexity in predator-prey dynamics between an introduced fish and larval Long-toed Salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum)
Predation by nonnative fishes has reduced abundance and increased extinction risk for amphibian populations worldwide. Although rare, fish and palatable amphibians have been observed to coexist where aquatic vegetation and structural complexity provide suitable refugia. We examined whether larval long-toed salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum Baird, 1849) increased use of vegetation...
Authors
Erin K Kenison, Andrea R. Litt, David Pilliod, Tom McMahon
The integrated rangeland fire management strategy actionable science plan The integrated rangeland fire management strategy actionable science plan
The Integrated Rangeland Fire Management Strategy (hereafter Strategy, DOI 2015) outlined the need for coordinated, science-based adaptive management to achieve long-term protection, conservation, and restoration of the sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystem. A key component of this management approach is the identification of knowledge gaps that limit implementation of effective...
Authors
Cameron Aldridge, Ken Berg, Chad Boyd, Stephen Boyte, John Bradford, Ed Brunson, John Cissel, Courtney Conway, Anna Chalfoun, Jeanne Chambers, Patrick Clark, Peter Coates, Michele Crist, Dawn Davis, Nicole DeCrappeo, Patricia Deibert, Kevin E. Doherty, Louisa Evers, Deborah Finch, Sean Finn, Matthew Germino, Nancy Glenn, Corey Gucker, John Hall, Steven E. Hanser, Douglas Havlina, Julie Heinrichs, Matt Heller, Collin Homer, Molly Hunter, Ruth Jacobs, Jason W. Karl, Richard Kearney, Susan Kemp, Francis Kilkenny, Steven Knick, Karen Launchbaugh, Daniel Manier, Kenneth E. Mayer, Susan Meyer, Adrian P. Monroe, Eugenie MontBlanc, Beth Newingham, Michael Pellant, Susan Phillips, David S. Pilliod, Mark Ricca, Bryce A. Richardson, Jeffrey Rose, Nancy Shaw, Roger Sheley, Douglas J. Shinneman, Lief Wiechman, Bruce Wylie
Bioaccumulation trends of arsenic and antimony in a freshwater ecosystem affected by mine drainage Bioaccumulation trends of arsenic and antimony in a freshwater ecosystem affected by mine drainage
We compared As and Sb bioaccumulation and biomagnification when these metalloids co-occurred at varying environmental concentrations in a stream and wetlands near a contaminated mine site in Idaho (USA). We measured As and Sb concentrations in water and substrate samples, and in tissues of organisms representing several trophic levels. Bioaccumulation of both As and Sb was observed in...
Authors
Meghan Dovick, Thomas R. Kulp, Robert Arkle, David Pilliod
Environmental DNA sampling protocol - filtering water to capture DNA from aquatic organisms Environmental DNA sampling protocol - filtering water to capture DNA from aquatic organisms
Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is an effective method of determining the presence of aquatic organisms such as fish, amphibians, and other taxa. This publication is meant to guide researchers and managers in the collection, concentration, and preservation of eDNA samples from lentic and lotic systems. A sampling workflow diagram and three sampling protocols are included as well as a...
Authors
Matthew Laramie, David S. Pilliod, Caren Goldberg, Katherine Strickler
Challenges of establishing big sgebrush (Artemisia tridentata) in rangeland restoration: effects of herbicide, mowing, whole-community seeding, and sagebrush seed sources Challenges of establishing big sgebrush (Artemisia tridentata) in rangeland restoration: effects of herbicide, mowing, whole-community seeding, and sagebrush seed sources
The loss of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata Nutt.) on sites disturbed by fire has motivated restoration seeding and planting efforts. However, the resulting sagebrush establishment is often lower than desired, especially in dry areas. Sagebrush establishment may be increased by addressing factors such as seed source and condition or management of the plant community. We assessed...
Authors
Martha M. Brabec, Matthew J. Germino, Douglas Shinneman, David S. Pilliod, Susan McIlroy, Robert S. Arkle
Non-USGS Publications**
Arkle, R.S., Pilliod, D.S., Strickler, K.M., 2010, Fire, flow and dynamic equilibrium in stream macroinvertebrate communities: Freshwater Biology, v. 55, p. 299-314.
Jain, T.B., Graham, R.T., Pilliod, D.S., 2006, The relation between forest structure and soil burn severity In Andrews, P.L., Butler, B.W., eds., Fuels management: How to measure success, Proceedings: RMRS-P-41, Fort Collins, CO, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, p. 615-631.
Pilliod, D.S., Bull, E.L., Hayes, J.L., Wales, B.C., 2006, Wildlife and Invertebrate Response to Fuel Reduction Treatments in Dry Coniferous Forests of the Western United States - A Synthesis: USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station RMRS-GTR-173, p. 34.
Hossack, B.R., Corn, P.S., Pilliod, D.S., 2005, Lack of significant changes in the herpetofauna of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, since the 1920s: American Midland Naturalist, v. 154, p. 423-432.
Funk, W., Blouin, M.S., Corn, P.S., Maxell, B.A., Pilliod, D.S., Amish, S., Allendorf, F.W., 2005, Population structure of Columbia spotted frogs (Rana luteiventris)is strongly affected by the landscape: Molecular Ecology, v. 14, p. 483-496.
Pilliod, D.S., 2005, The Wildlife Habitat Response Model- Environmental Consequences Fact Sheet - 15: USDA Rocky Mountain Research Station RMRS-RN-23-15-WWW, p. 2.
Dunham, J.B., Pilliod, D.S., Young, M., 2004, Assessing the Consequences of Nonnative Trout in Headwater Ecosystems in Western North America: Fisheries, v. 29, no. 6, p. 18-26, https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.1577/1548-8446(2004)29[18:ATCONT]2.0.CO;2.
Pilliod, D.S., 2004, Wildlife Responses to Fuels Treatments- Key Considerations - Fuels planning- science synthesis and integration; environmental consequences fact sheet 20024: USDA Rocky Mountain Research Station RMRS-RN-23-4WWW, p. 2.
Pilliod, D.S., Peterson, C.R., Ritson, P.I., 2002, Seasonal migration of Columbia spotted frogs (Rana luteiventris) among complementary resources in a high mountain basin: Canadian Journal of Zoology, v. 80, p. 1849-1862.
Peterson, C.R., Burton, S.R., Pilliod, D.S., Lee, J.R., Cossell Jr., J.O., Llewellyn, R.L., 2001, Assessing the accuracy of GAP analysis predicted distributions of Idaho amphibians and reptiles: GAP Analysis Bulletin, v. 10, p. 25-28.
Pilliod, D.S., Peterson, C.R., 2001, Local and landscape effects of introduced trout on amphibians in historically fishless watersheds: Ecosystems, v. 4, p. 322-333.
Pilliod, D.S., Peterson, C.R., 2000, Evaluating effects of fish stocking on amphibian populations in wilderness lakes In Cole, D.N., McCool, S.F., Borrie, W.T., O'Loughlin, J., eds., Wilderness science in a time of change conference—Volume 5: Wilderness ecosystems, threats, and management; 2000 May 23–27; Missoula, MT, Proceedings: RMRS-P-15_VOL-5, Ogden, UT, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, p. 328-335.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology Team (FRESC)
Wildlife respond to changes in their environment, some of which are dramatic and others subtle. To fully understand the factors that drive changes in populations and communities, we need better information on wildlife ecology in natural and human-altered landscapes. We conduct research and provide technical assistance to address applied questions about the ecology and conservation of wildlife...
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