Title: Research Natural Areas of Southern Oregon: Amphibians
Status:
Completed
Objectives: This project is being conducted to define the distribution and habitat requirements of amphibians and reptiles in southern Oregon. Such information is needed for improved protection of unique species, mostly in old-growth forests or alpine habitats. Locations of those defined as "Survey & Manage Species" (Northwest Forest Plan) are critical. If these sensitive forms are found in a forest stand, than species protection becomes a priority in forest management. Research natural areas may provide source populations for recolonization into managed forests. This possibility is acknowledged in management of research natural areas in national forests.
Related Publications:
Major, D.J., 2005, Effects of Fire Disturbance on Terrestrial Salamanders in Mixed-coniferous Forests of the Klamath/Siskiyou Region of the Pacific Northwest: Logan, UT, Utah State University--PhD Dissertation, 123 p. [FullText] Catalog No: 1360
Bury, R., Pearl, C.A., 1999, The Klamath-Siskiyou herpetofauna- Biogeographic patterns and conservation strategies: Natural Areas Journal, v. 19, no. 4, p. 341-350. [FullText] Catalog No: 634
Contact: Bury, Richard B. - Research Zoologist Phone: 541-750-1010 Email: buryb@usgs.gov
