Evaluating Effects of Water Resource Developments on Wildlife Habitat
Daniel C and Lamaire R. 1974. Evaluating Effects of Water Resource Developments on Wildlife Habitat. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 2(3):114-118
A system is presented for evaluating effects of water resource development projects on wildlife habitat, based upon existing habitat values rather than on man's utilization of wildlife. Effects of water resource projects on wildlife habitat are summarized numerically, and unique habitat types and endangered fauna or flora are considered. Credit can be given for project benefits as well as losses. The amount of mitigation needed is determined by the same evaluation procedures. The basic philosophy of the system is that all land has an existing wildlife habitat value that can be expressed numerically.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Daniel, Clarence; Lamaire, Robert
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Ecology, Hydrology, Water Management