Nocturnal rodent populations and associated vegetation with implications of human use at Saguaro National Monument, Arizona
Duncan DK. 1990. Nocturnal rodent populations and associated vegetation with implications of human use at Saguaro National Monument, Arizona. Technical Report No. 35. Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit-University of Arizona, National Park Service. Tucson, AZ
The density of nocturnal rodents in the saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) forest of Saguaro National Monument was measured in 1984 and 1985. Live trapping techniques were used, Vegetation density, percent cover, and foliage height diversity were sampled. This study of the effects of humans on nocturnal rodents and their habitat does not show clear results, although it provides a baseline for further investigation. Variations between experimental and control plots may be more due to natural variability than to human effects. Education of visitors and further vegetation monitoring is suggested. Extensive bibliography, 6 figures, 7 tables, appendix (plant and animal species lists).
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Duncan, Douglas
- Date of Issue
- 1990-11
- Publisher
- Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit-University of Arizona, National Park Service
- Units
- ORPI , SAGU , SODN , WRD
- Keywords
- Checklist, Clemson, Ecology, Faunal Remains, Human Impacts, Management Plans, Mica View Picnic Area (SAGU), middens, Precipitation, Rincon Mountain District (SAGU), Rodents (Rodentia), Species Lists, Statistics, Synecology, Technical Report, Trapping, Vegetation, WRBIB