Past
studies of aquatic amphibian species associated with headwaters
have examined species-habitat associations in managed and unmanaged
stands. Results from some of these studies suggest that logging
practices at the stand level may impact species presence and abundance
by directly or indirectly altering stream and riparian habitat.
However, the influence of larger-scale patterns (such as landscape
structure) on amphibian communities is unclear.
Identifying
the effects of forest management practices on amphibians at
different spatial scales is important to the development of
riparian management practices that maintain habitat for these
species. The purpose of this study is to assess relationships
between amphibian communities and habitat characteristics
at small, medium, and large scales in drainages under a range
of management regimes.
For additional information about this completed research study see the 2001 CFER
Annual Report. (1.1 MB)
