Effects of Long-Term Forest Management on a Regional Avifauna

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2000 · Studies in Avian Biology

OSTI ID:807784

Kilgo, J C; Franzreb, K E; Gauthreaux, S A; Miller, K V; Chapman, B R

Bird populations on and off the SRS were compared to determine the effects that management practices have had on regional populations. Relative abundances were assessed from BBS routes off SRS and three surrogate routes generated on SRS from point count data. The number of species per route did not differ. The total number of birds was greater off SRS than on SRS. 23 species were more abundant on SRS and 33 species were more abundant off SRS primarily those that preferred agricultural and urban habitats. Those more abundant on SRS preferred mature forest habitat. Management at SRS support species not common in the regional landscape.

• Research Organization: USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AI09-00SR22188
• OSTI ID: 807784
• Journal Information: Studies in Avian Biology, Vol. 21; Other Information: PBD: 1 Jan 2000
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
BIRDS
FORESTS
HABITAT
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
POPULATION DYNAMICS
SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT
BREEDING BIRD SURVEY
LANDSCAPE EFFECTS
POINT COUNTS