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Abstract
Conservation Value: Focal Species and Connectivity in California's North Coast
Track: Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management
Author(s): Robert Brothers, Chris Trudel, Curtice Jacoby
The Pacific fisher, a rare small carnivore, was used as an indicator species for the mature forest habitat that once dominated this 5.5-million acre region. Six basic factors were used to assess the values of land for the conservation of biodiversity, and the largest concentrations of high value areas were used as "core areas" for the fisher and other mature forest species. Connectivity between these areas was then assessed using road and habitat information. The result is a map of places that will be most important to protect if biodiversity in this region is to be maintained and restored.
Robert Brothers
Legacy--The Landscape Connection
P.O. Box 59
Arcata , CA 95518
USA
Phone: 707-826-9408
Fax: 707-826-9408
E-mail: bobcat@mind.net
Chris Trudel
Legacy -- The Landscape Connection
PO Box 59
Arcata 95518
USA
Phone: 707-826-9408
Fax: 707-826-9408
E-mail: cpt@northcoast.com
Curtice Jacoby
Legacy -- The Landscape Connection
PO Box 59
Arcata 95518
USA
Phone: 707-826-9408
Fax: 707-826-9408
E-mail: jacoby@legacy-tlc.org