Comparison of Small Mammal Populations in Areas in Areas of Light, Moderate, and Heavy Spruce-Fir decline (ABSTRACT)
Sizemore JS, Powell RA, Lancia RA. 1994. Comparison of Small Mammal Populations in Areas in Areas of Light, Moderate, and Heavy Spruce-Fir decline (ABSTRACT). Pages 23. In Author unknown: Abstracts of the Nineteenth Annual Scientific Research Meeting. Gatlinburg TN. May 19, 1994. National Park Service. Atlanta
The changes in the spruce-fir forests, caused by the balsam woolly adelgid and spruce decline, has had an affect on the small mammal population. As the decline continues, shrubs and herbs will become more prevalent, producing more food and cover for small mammals. Species diversity will decrease.
- Type
- Conference Proceeding Paper
- Authors
- Sizemore, J; Powell, Roger; Lancia, Richard
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, GRSM-00737, GRSM-01883, Habitats, SER, Small Mammals, Southeast Region, Spruce-Fir Forest