American Marten: A Case for Landscape Management
Document Type
Conference Paper
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Transactions of the 54th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
Volume
54
Publication Date
1989
First Page
89
Last Page
101
Abstract
Martens (Martes americana atrata) prefer dense, mature coniferous or mixed forest with high overstorey density. The conflict is discussed between these habitat needs and local economic interests in timber harvest in western Newfoundland. A study of the use of residual forest stands by martens showed that populations decline as old-growth stands of Abies balsamea and Picea mariana are felled. It is argued that a landscape approach should be used and that management strategies can be devised which simultaneously promote marten survival while maintaining commercial logging interests and a viable timber enterprise in the area.
Recommended Citation
Bissonette, J. A., R. J. Fredrickson, and B. J. Tucker. 1989. American marten: a case for landscape management. Transactions of the 54th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference 54:89-101. (also published as a book chapter)
