The northeastern and mid-Atlantic coasts of the United States are important summer
maternity habitat and seasonal migratory corridors for many species of bats. Additionally, the …

Fire is increasingly being used in oak forests to promote oak regeneration, improve wildlife
habitat, and reduce hazardous fuel loads. Although recent research has begun to shed light …

Summary 1 Modern silvicultural methods employ various styles of selective harvesting in
addition to traditional clear‐cutting. This can create a mosaic of patches with different tree …

We compared bat activity levels in the Coastal Plain of South Carolina among 5 habitat
types: forested riparian areas, clearcuts, young pine plantations, mature pine plantations …

Abstract Knowledge and understanding of bat habitat associations and the responses of
bats to forest management are critical for effective bat conservation and management. Few …

The generation of electricity by wind energy has the potential to reduce environmental
impacts caused by the use of fossil fuels. Although the use of wind energy to generate …

Forests are one of the most important habitats for insectivorous bats as they offer the
potential for both roosting and foraging. We reviewed silvicultural literature from North …

Minimum opening sizes and time required for successful canopy recruitment of tree saplings
are not well known because the gap capture process is slow and difficult to monitor. In this …

In recent years, interest in the ecology of bats and the influences of forest management on
bat populations has increased substantially. This interest stems from the interplay of …

Unlogged buffers are used to ameliorate impacts to riparian areas in timber production
forests. One function of these buffers is to protect the biodiversity of riparian areas. We …