Habitat Structure, Forest Composition and Landscape Dimensions as Components of Habitat Suitability for the Delmarva Fox Squirrel
Document Type
Conference Paper
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Management of amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals in North America: Proceedings of the symposium
Editor
Szaro, Robert C.; Severson, Kieth E.; Patton, David R., tech.coords.
Publication Date
1988
First Page
414
Last Page
421
Abstract
Discriminant function analysis comparing 36 occupied and 18 unoccupied sites revealed that structural variables discriminated between sample groups better than compositional variables, and the latter discriminated better than landscape variables. These results are encouraging that habitat structure will provide a reliable basis for a predictive classification model of habitat suitability. Such a model would be useful for both pre-screening the biological suitability of potential release sites and for planning, implementing and monitoring prescriptive habitat management.
Recommended Citation
Dueser, Raymond; Dooley, James L. Jr.; and Taylor, Gary J., "Habitat Structure, Forest Composition and Landscape Dimensions as Components of Habitat Suitability for the Delmarva Fox Squirrel" (1988). Wildland Resources Faculty Publications. Paper 1700.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/wild_facpub/1700