The Effects of Forest Harvesting on Small mammals in Western Newfoundland and its Significance to Marten

The depauperate fauna of Newfoundland provides a limited prey base for marten. Only two small mammal prey species, Microtus pennsylvanicus and Sorex cinereus, were found in any abundance in the old-growth forests of the study area. Of these two, Microtus displayed population fluctuations typical of...

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Main Author: Tucker, Brian
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 1988
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/6417
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7549&context=etd