The effects of fire on invasive plant species and the woodpecker community in the Black Hills, South Dakota. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM).(Abstract)

From: The Ohio Journal of Science | Date: March 1, 2003| Author: Holden, Mariah J.; Atkinson, Shirley J. | Copyright information

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Conservation biology now recognizes exotic species as second only to habitat destruction in the loss of biodiversity because of their contribution to native species extinction. Natural disturbance factors can facilitate the Invasion and establishment of non-native species. A disturbance such as fire, which can alter the vegetation structure, could have a major affect on the cavity nesting bird community, an important part of the forest community. Research was co...

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