The Effects of Coarse Woody Debris and Vegetation Structure on Avian Communities of Southeastern Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) Forests
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:807889
- USDA Forest Service, Savannah River
Avian community richness and abundance were compared among several treatments in which coarse woody debris was manipulated. Treatments included a control, all dead wood removed less than four inches, and all down wood less than four inches removed. Avian communities were compared during the winter and spring nesting periods. In general, no differences in community parameters were detected during the winter months. However, during the spring nesting season several species of cavity nesting species like woodpeckers were significantly reduced where all snags were removed. Diversity was highest on the control. In addition, the woody debris appeared to benefit several ground nesting species such as the Carolina wren.
- Research Organization:
- USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI09-76SR00056
- OSTI ID:
- 807889
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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