Estimates of forest canopy cover are widely used in forest research and management, yet
methods used to quantify canopy cover and the estimates they provide vary greatly. Four …

We used radio-telemetry to study the movements and habitat use of Western toads (Bufo
boreas) in the Targhee National Forest in southeastern Idaho. Eighteen toads (10 male and …

The fisher (Martes pennanti) is a forest mustelid endemic to North America that has
experienced range reductions in Pacific states that have led to their listing under the …

Canopy structural parameters are often used to give adequate representation of vegetated
ecosystems for various purposes including primary productivity, climate system, water and …

We studied three Nearctic migrant species (American Redstart [Setophaga ruticilla], AMRE;
Black-and-white Warbler [Mniotilta varia], BAWW; Black-throated Blue Warbler [Dendroica …

Bottomland hardwood forests were planted on agricultural fields in Mississippi and
Louisiana predominantly using either Quercus species (oaks) or Populus deltoides (eastern …

Forest canopy cover is a commonly used ecological indicator variable, but its reliable
estimation in the field with, eg, the line intersect sampling method is laborious. One …

Snow depth is considered a major influence on deer (Odocoileus spp.) winter distribution
and abundance in northern parts of their range. Overstorey canopy cover is often considered …