Matthew C. Perry, Ph.D.
Matt Perry is an Emeritus at the Eastern Ecological Science Center located at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD
Professional Experience
Involved with several writing projects of past research of waterfowl movements using satellite telemetry, waterfowl food habits, and management of wetlands for optimum wildlife use
Completed forty years of employment at Patuxent in October 2011 and retired in December 2011
Education and Certifications
B.S., University of Rhode Island 1963
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1970
Ph.D., University of Maryland 1985
Affiliations and Memberships*
Chair of the November 2005 Second North American Sea Duck Conference
Past President of the Washington Biologists' Field Club
Co-Chair of the Satellite Telemetry Workshop held in Puetro Iguazu, Argentina June 2011.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Retirees Association Board Member
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Heritage Committee Member
Friends of Patuxent Board Member, non-profit, Friends of Patuxent Laurel, MD Laurel, MD Board of Directors
Rivers of the World Foundation Board Member
Science and Products
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Diving duck trends in Chesapeake Bay Diving duck trends in Chesapeake Bay
No abstract available.
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, E.J.R. Lohnes
Effects of two long-term mowing regimes on vegetation Effects of two long-term mowing regimes on vegetation
Wildlife managers have for many years been interested in the role of mowing as a management technique to benefit wildlife. Two long-term mowing regimes (60 years of similar management) were evaluated at Patuxent Research Refuge during the summer of 1997 to better understand the influence of mowing on vegetation communities. Mowing ceased in 1997 due to reduction in maintenance funds...
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, A.S. Deller
Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments
Two compost materials (COMPRO and LEAFGRO) were evaluated as soil amendments to enhance wildlife habitats, while maintaining optimal floral and faunal biodiversity. Special emphasis was placed on the role of compost in the establishment and retention of native warm season grasses (Andropogon gerardi, Schizachyrium scoparium, and Sorghastrum nutans). This study was conducted at two sites...
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, G.A. Gough, E.J.R. Lohnes
Creating and managing wetland impoundments to provide habitat for aquatic birds Creating and managing wetland impoundments to provide habitat for aquatic birds
Patuxent Research Refuge, located in Central Maryland (USA), has approximately 140 ha of impoundments that were constructed for recreational and wildlife conservation purposes. Impoundments are of three major designs: dammed ravines, excavated basins, and diked ponds. Over 50 species of wetland plants were transplanted to impoundments of Patuxent from many parts of the United States...
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, P. Kangas, H.H. Obrecht
Use of contour maps of water depths to predict flora and fauna abundance in moist soil management Use of contour maps of water depths to predict flora and fauna abundance in moist soil management
No abstract available.
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, B. Bauman, G.A. Gough, E.J.R. Lohnes
Wetland habitats for wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay Wetland habitats for wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay
The wetlands of Chesapeake Bay have provided the vital habitats that have sustained the impressive wildlife populations that have brought international fame to the Bay. As these wetland habitats decrease in quantity and quality we will continue to see the decline in the wildlife populations that started when European settlers first came to this continent. These declines have accelerated
Authors
Matthew C. Perry
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 130
Diving duck trends in Chesapeake Bay Diving duck trends in Chesapeake Bay
No abstract available.
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, E.J.R. Lohnes
Effects of two long-term mowing regimes on vegetation Effects of two long-term mowing regimes on vegetation
Wildlife managers have for many years been interested in the role of mowing as a management technique to benefit wildlife. Two long-term mowing regimes (60 years of similar management) were evaluated at Patuxent Research Refuge during the summer of 1997 to better understand the influence of mowing on vegetation communities. Mowing ceased in 1997 due to reduction in maintenance funds...
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, A.S. Deller
Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments
Two compost materials (COMPRO and LEAFGRO) were evaluated as soil amendments to enhance wildlife habitats, while maintaining optimal floral and faunal biodiversity. Special emphasis was placed on the role of compost in the establishment and retention of native warm season grasses (Andropogon gerardi, Schizachyrium scoparium, and Sorghastrum nutans). This study was conducted at two sites...
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, G.A. Gough, E.J.R. Lohnes
Creating and managing wetland impoundments to provide habitat for aquatic birds Creating and managing wetland impoundments to provide habitat for aquatic birds
Patuxent Research Refuge, located in Central Maryland (USA), has approximately 140 ha of impoundments that were constructed for recreational and wildlife conservation purposes. Impoundments are of three major designs: dammed ravines, excavated basins, and diked ponds. Over 50 species of wetland plants were transplanted to impoundments of Patuxent from many parts of the United States...
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, P. Kangas, H.H. Obrecht
Use of contour maps of water depths to predict flora and fauna abundance in moist soil management Use of contour maps of water depths to predict flora and fauna abundance in moist soil management
No abstract available.
Authors
Matthew C. Perry, B. Bauman, G.A. Gough, E.J.R. Lohnes
Wetland habitats for wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay Wetland habitats for wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay
The wetlands of Chesapeake Bay have provided the vital habitats that have sustained the impressive wildlife populations that have brought international fame to the Bay. As these wetland habitats decrease in quantity and quality we will continue to see the decline in the wildlife populations that started when European settlers first came to this continent. These declines have accelerated
Authors
Matthew C. Perry
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