Habitat suitability index models: American eider (breeding)

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5301289

Blumton, A K; Owen, Jr, R B; Krohn, W B

A review and synthesis of existing information was used to develop a model for evaluating the potential suitability of habitat along the coast of Maine for breeding American eider (Somateria mollissima dresseri). The model is scaled to produce an index from 0 (unsuitable habitat) to 1.0 (optimal habitat). Habitat suitability index models are designed for use with the Habitat Evaluation Procedures previously developed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Guidelines for model application are provided. 51 refs., 3 figs., 5 tabs.

• Research Organization: Maine Univ., Orono (USA). Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
• OSTI ID: 5301289
• Report Number(s): BR-82(10.149); ON: TI88900477
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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