Exit Glacier Area Mesocarnivore Survey Draft Study Plan
Martin ID and Wright A. 2002. Exit Glacier Area Mesocarnivore Survey Draft Study Plan. Seward, AK
From 1991 to 1999 visitation to the Exit Glacier area has increased by 140%. Park managers require information on the occurrence of sensitive species in the Exit Glacier area in order to consider impacts when managing and planning for future use. Occurrence and distribution information is lacking on mesocarnivores in the Exit Glacier area. We will utilize photographic bait stations to document the occurrence of various mesocarnivores and provide information on species distribution. Forty 1 km2 units in the study area will be sampled for mesocarnivore occurrence using photographic bait stations over a 4 year period. Target species are lynx (Lynx canadensis), pine marten (Martes americana), and wolverine (Gulo gulo). Information will also be gathered on canid and other mustelid species occurring in the study area.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Martin, Ian; Wright, Ami
- Date of Issue
- 2002-01-14
- Units
- KEFJ
- Keywords
- Exit Glacier, Mammals, mesocarnivores, photographic bait stations, Species Distribution, Winter