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Title: Relationship of Course Woody Debris to Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Prey Diversity and Abundance

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OSTI ID:807733

The abundance of diversity of prey commonly used by the red-cockaded woodpecker were monitored in experimental plots in which course woody debris was manipulated. In one treatment, all the woody debris over four inches was removed. In the second treatment, the natural amount of mortality remained intact. The overall diversity of prey was unaffected; however, wood roaches were significantly reduced by removal of woody debris. The latter suggests that intensive utilizations or harvesting practices may reduce foraging.

Research Organization:
USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AI09-00SR22188
OSTI ID:
807733
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English