A proposal to decrease fragmentation on UMBS property through road closure.
Eschtruth, Anne; Noyes, Gavin; Santi, Jennifer
1995
Abstract
We made forest measurements at a UMBS two-track road to assess its impact on surrounding habitat. A visual evalution of vegetation and road condition also was done. We feel that the UMBS, as a scientific study institution devoted to the protection of the environment, has an inherent need to decrease forest fragmentation. The removal of this road, and subsequent regeneration of vegetation, would provide a continuous habitat unit three times the size of the current largest unfragmented unit at UMBS. Our recommendation is to remove this edge on UMBS property to create a larger reserve within the area, provide suitable habitat for edge sensitive species currently unable to find adequate habitat, and to provide an area for unfragmented research opportunities.Subjects
Conservation Biology
Types
Working Paper
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