Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program Osprey Nest Platforms Section 5 1 6 US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by Chester O. Martin and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A management techniques report on osprey nest platforms is provided as Section 5.1.6 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual. The report was prepared as a guide to assist Corps biologists and resource managers in developing nesting habitat for ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) on project lands. Topcis covered for nest structures include nest site selection, management objectives, design, construction, installation, location, maintenance, personnel and costs, cautions and limitations, platforms success, and evaluation. Breeding populations of ospreys are widespread in coastal areas and some inland regions of the United States, and nesting activities at reservoirs have increased substantially in recent years. Because a lack of suitable nest sites may inhibit colonization of otherwise suitable habitat or limit population growth, properly constructed and located platforms can be a highly effective tool for osprey management. The development of artificial nest structures for ospreys is presented in this report; guidelines for construction, installation, and placement are emphasized. Detailed design specifications are provided for frame platforms, solid base platforms, ring platforms, tripod structures, and platform supports. Management goals and procedures for evaluating the success of osprey platforms are discussed.
Download or read book Osprey Nest Platforms written by Chester O. Martin and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program OSPREY Pandion Haliaetus Section 4 3 1 US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by Charles J. Henny and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wildlife species account for the osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is provided as Section 4.3.1 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resoures Management Manual. The account is developed as a guide to provide the biologist or resource manager with basic information on the biology, distribution, ecology, and management of the osprey. Major topics covered include status, characters and measurements, population attributes, distribution and abundance, habitat requirements, management, and census and sampling. The status of the osprey in the United States is described, and the importance of the species as an environmental indicator is discussed. The section of population attributes includes details on breeding biology, migration, dispersal of young, mortality, and impact of pesticides. The present nesting population in the contiguous United States is estimated at approximately 8000 pairs. The status of nesting population is described regionally for the Pacific Northwest, Western Interior, Great Lakes, Atlantic Coast, and Florida and the Gulf Coast. The ecological requirements of ospreys and their association with marine environments, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are discussed. Management objectives and strategies are presented, and basic procedures for conducting population surveys are described.
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Download or read book Government Reports Annual Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program Chapter 1 Introduction U S Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by Chester O. Martin and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this manual is to provide wildlife management information to all Corps personnel involved in wildlife resource activities. The major emphasis is to provide guidance on biologically sound, technically reliable, and cost-effective wildlife management practices tailored to Civil Works project settings. Primary users should include District and Division biologists and resource managers responsible for the administration, planning, implementation, and operation of wildlife management activities. The information provided should be of value for various Corps functions, including preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements, development of mitigation plans, preparation of General Design Memoranda and Master Plans, development of contract specifications, and the design and operation of wildlife management programs. Contents of the manual are also expected to be useful to military installations and many other agencies, organizations, and individuals outside the Corps of Engineers.
Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program Waterfowl Nest Baskets Section 5 1 3 US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by Larry E. Marcy and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A management techniques report on waterfowl nest baskets is provided as Section 5.1.3 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual. The report was prepared as a guide to assist Corps biologists and resource managers in developing and implementing waterfowl management programs on Corps lands. Topics covered for nest baskets include waterfowl use, design and construction, installation, placement, maintenance, costs, and cautions and limitations. specially designed wire fabric nest structures provide the means for potentially increasing breeding populations of waterfowl, especially the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). The design, construction, installation, placement, and maintenance of four types of nesting structures are described. For purposes of this report, they are referred to as (1) open basket, (2) rectangular basket, (3) horizontal cone, and (4) horizontal cylinder. Detailed specifications and lists of materials required for construction are provided for each design. Recommendations are given for the proper placement and protection of nest structures in suitable habitat to ensure maximum use and productivity. (author).
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Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program Avian Plot Methods Section 6 3 3 US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by James S. Wakeley and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report on avian plot methods is provided as Section 6.3.3 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual. The report is designed to assist the District or project biologist in the application of plot methods to estimate the density and diversity of bird populations for planning, management, and research purposes. Plot sampling in performed by a stationary observer who stands at each sampling point and records detections of birds in all directions during a fixed sampling period. The method is particularly suited to small or irregular study areas or where terrain is too rough for the use of transects. Plot methods can be used at any time of year. The report provides guidelines concerning plot establishment, sample size, survey timing and procedures, and interpretation of results, including and explanation and comparison of fixed plots and variable circular plots. Keywords: Avian survey and sampling, Bird populations, Plot methods, Population estimation, Variable circular plots, Wildlife management.
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Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program Wood Duck Nest Boxes Section 5 1 2 US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by Kenneth T. Ridlehuber and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A management techniques report on wood duck nest boxes is provided as Section 5.1.2 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual. The report was prepared as a guide to assist Corps biologists and resource managers in developing and implementing nest box programs for wood ducks (Aix sponsa) on project lands. Topics covered include assessment of broad habitat, nest box design and construction, placement and installation, personnel and costs, and conditions and limitations. One of the most popular and effective management techniques for wood ducks is the provision of artificial nesting structures. Where natural cavities are limited, increases in local wood duck populations may be expected when nest boxes are properly constructed, located, and protected from predators. Detailed descriptions are provided in this report for two basic nest box types, the wooden box and vertical metal box; other acceptable designs are mentioned with their respective advantages listed. A variety of predator guards and supports are described and illustrated. Recommendations are given for the proper placement, installation, and maintenance of wood duck nesting structures.
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Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program Chains and Cables Section 8 2 1 US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by Ted B. Doerr and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An equipment report on chains and cables is provided as Section 8.2.1 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual. The report is designed to assist the Corps District or project biologist with the selection and use of types of equipment and materials available for habitat development and manipulation. Topics covered include description, operation and maintenance, limitations, and availability. Chaining and cabling are techniques for controlling dense stands of brush by dragging an anchor chain or cable over the soil surface. Management objectives for using chains and cables are stated, and benefits to wildlife habitat are discussed. The design and assembly of equipment are described and illustrated, and general specifications are provided. Methods of operation are described and maintenance and safety requirements are given. Appropriate cautions and limitations are discussed. (Author).
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Download or read book Environmental Impact Research Program Auditory Survey Methods Section 6 3 5 U S Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual written by James S. Wakeley and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report on auditory survey techniques is designed to present an overview of auditory techniques (also known as call counts) used to survey populations of selected avian species. The surveys are generally used to determine the relative abundance of a species rather than to estimate absolute density. Since auditory surveys provide only an index to the size of a population, they are most useful for monitoring trends through time or for comparing abundance among study sites. Auditory survey procedures are described for the mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), American woodcock (Scolopax minor), northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus), and ruffed grouse (Bonasca umbellus). Information on sampling procedures (including design variation), data analysis, and application to local studies is provided. Cautions and limitations are described for all techniques.
Download or read book Prism Sampling written by Wilma A. Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
