Amphibian Populations of Acadia National Park: Patterns and Processes in Relation to Anthropogenic and Natural Changes in Wetland Ecosystems (Research Proposal)
O'Connell A, Hunter M, Glanz W, Calhoun A. 1997. Amphibian Populations of Acadia National Park: Patterns and Processes in Relation to Anthropogenic and Natural Changes in Wetland Ecosystems (Research Proposal). National Park Service. Orono, ME
'We propose to study how the dynamics of amphibian populations in Acadia National Park are affected by natural changes (e.g. beaver dams and ecological succession) and anthropogenic changes (road building, path construction, and beaver and fire management) in wetland ecosystems. Within major wetland classes,we will measure the patterns of amphibian species distribution and abundance in relation to wetland vegetation, fish populations, soil type, basic water chemistry, and physical parameters (water depth, temperature, hydrogeomorphic setting). We will conduct concurrent studies of amphibian reproductive success, focusing on those variables most influential in analyses of abundance patterns. Wetland types will be sampled over a range of disturbance and successional conditions, allowing us to investigate whether differences in amphibian population dynamics among sites can be explained by wetland attributes driven by varying disturbance histories.' /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /ACADIA NATIONAL PARK/ temporary record (to be removed when final report is completed)
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- O'Connell, Allan; Hunter, Malcolm; Glanz, William; Calhoun, Aram
- Date of Issue
- 1997
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Acadia National Park, Fire Management, Succession, temporary record (to be removed when final report is completed), Wetlands