Forest Fragmentation Wildlife and Management Implications

Covers questions concerning the biological implications of current systems of management in western forests and what evidence exists either supporting or refuting the concern that there may be long-term negative effects on vertebrate species presence and productivity as a result of forest fragmentation. The book describes the current level of scientific understanding regarding the influence on vertebrate wildlife of landscape patterns created in space and over time as a result of past and current approaches to forest management. The book focuses on providing practical information that can be used to understand forest management effects and provide direction to potential modifications to reduce negative influences. It contains information that will aid practitioners in both understanding and addressing landscape-level concerns and issues related to forestry and wildlife. It should serve as a source of information for planners and others seeking to understand existing vertebrate species habitat associations and provide guidance for the development of management systems that will result in habitat conditions that meet agency and landowner wildlife conservation objectives.