Underrepresentation of Coast Live Oak Woodland and Riparian Habitats in the Cleveland National Forest: A Gap Analysis
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Authors
Silverthorn, Mayme L.
Issue Date
1992
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
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Abstract
One of the principles of island biogeography is that the rate of species
extinction in an isolated patch of habitat is inversly related to patch size. In
this study, privately-owned parcels within the Cleveland National Forest
(CNF) were mapped according to Holland vegetation types, and the results in
percent composition for each Holland type were compared to the known
composition of the public National Forest land within the CNF boundary.
These comparisons showed disproportionate concentrations of riparian and
coast live oak woodland habitats on the private inholdings. Further
conclusions concerning the current protection of valuable habitat and the
trend of biodiversity on the CNF were made using species examples. The
determination of these habitats as underrepresented, and the implication of
this underrepresentation on biological diversity offer important information
for the long term management of the forest.
Description
iv, 28 p.
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Publisher
Kalamazoo College
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