The carrying capacity for juvenile salmonids in some northern California streams
Burns JW. 1971. The carrying capacity for juvenile salmonids in some northern California streams. California Fish and Game. 57(1):44-57
One of the 7 streams monitored in this study of forest streams is Godwood Creek, an unlogged tributary to Prairie Creek (Redwood National Park, California). The study examined juvenile salmonid populations to determine effects of logging and road construction on salmonid habitat. The study found that of factors investigated, 'only living space variables correlated significantly with biomass,' and that biomass is a satisfactory indicator of carrying capacity. Apparently the study found enough natural variation that observed changes did not specifically implicate logging. Includes data tables.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Burns, James
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Biomass, Godwood Creek Redwood National Park CA, Impacts, Logging, Rivers & Streams, Salmonids (Salmonidae)