Report of Upland Vertebrates in the New River Gorge National River : Volume 1 (1989-1990)
Pauley TK. 1993. Report of Upland Vertebrates in the New River Gorge National River : Volume 1 (1989-1990). Cooperative Agreement CA4000-1-0004. Department of Biological Sciences, Marshall University. Huntington, WV
Upland vertebrate surveys were conducted in the New River Gorge National River from March 1989 through December 1992. Over 1,100 sites were examined and 30 species of amphibians, 19 species of reptiles, and 29 species of mammals were recorded. Of the 10 species of concern recorded, there were four amphibians, two reptiles, and four mammals. Sensitive habitats such as rock faces, emergent rocks, abandoned coal mines, road puddles, road ditches, vernal pools, and first through third order streams were identified. Field data collected at most sites included location, aspect, elevation, habitat type, water pH, water temperature, and species. Conservation measures and negative impacts on sensitive habitats were delineated. Recommendations to protect such habitats included maintaining road puddles and roadside ditches, erecting gates at mine portals instead of blasting, and reducing recreational use of sensitive areas (rock faces, emergent rocks, and wetlands).
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Pauley, Thomas
- Date of Issue
- 1993-11
- Publisher
- Department of Biological Sciences, Marshall University
- Units
- NERI
- Keywords
- Amphibians (Amphibia), Animal Studies, Checklist, Habitats, Reptiles (Reptilia)