Surveying Herpetofaunal Diversity Using Artificial Refugia: A Comparison of Coverboard Designs
Lutcher FC, Tiebout HM, Heister KM. 1996. Surveying Herpetofaunal Diversity Using Artificial Refugia: A Comparison of Coverboard Designs. West Chester University. West Chester, PA
This study is examining the use of coverboards for sampling herps, comparing board sizing and spacing and microclimates created by the boards. Study sites are located within Valley Forge National Historical Park. This study is ongoing: in 1997, 200 more coverboards were put out. The data is kept at West Chester University.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Lutcher, Fredric; Tiebout, Harry; Heister, Kristina
- Date of Issue
- 1996-10-28
- Publisher
- West Chester University
- Units
- VAFO
- Keywords
- Amphibians, Animal Studies, coverboards, Inventory & Monitoring, Reptiles (Reptilia), Research Report