Effects of Experimental Manipulations of Course Woody Debris on Sorcids and Other Fauna
The authors studied the relationship between the level of course woody debris in experimental plots of mature loblolly pine and the richness and abundance of shrews, reptiles and amphibians. Comparisons were made between plots in which all down and standing debris were removed and plots that were not treated. Removal of woody debris resulted in a week treatment effect. The capture of southeastern shrews declined through the period perhaps due to drought. The least common shrew demonstrated the strongest effects from removal.In sampling 37 species of amphibians were observed. The Carolina anole and the red salamander were captured more frequently on removal plots. No difference were found between removal and controls with regard to reptiles.
- Research Organization:
- USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI09-00SR22188
- OSTI ID:
- 807782
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 10 Jun 2001
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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