Project Information

Title: Characterization of Upland Nesting Habitat of the Marbled Murrelet in EVOS Area 93051-B1

Project Year and Number: 1993: 93051-B1

Other Fiscal Years and Numbers for this Project: 1994: 94505, 1993: 93051-B, 1993: 93051, 1993: 93051-C, 1993: 93051-3

Principal Investigator (PI): Rob DeVelice (US Forest Service)

Managing Agency: USFS

Assisting Personnel: T. Boucher, D Davidson, Connie Hubbard, M Potkin

Research Location: PWS/KEN

Restoration Category: Habitat Protection

Injured Resources Addressed: Marbled Murrelets

Abstract: Between 9,500 and 14,000 marbled murrelets died from the direct effects of oiling after the EVOS. Presently, there is no known evidence of population recovery within the spill area. This study, a continuation and expansion of previous studies, will attempt to characterize the nesting habitat of marbled murrelets throughout the EVOS area so that habitat protection or acquisition options can be most effectively evaluated. Marbeled murrelet sites will be examined and site characteristics will be recorded. Data will be entered into a Geographic Information System to evaluate the relationship between marbled murrelet activity and the pattern and composition of habitat patches. Models could then be applied toward identifying potential habitat areas for protection.


Proposal: Not Available

Reports:
Final Report: View (1,069 KB)

Publications from this Project: None Available

Datasets:
EVOSTC Data Archive: 1. Vegetation/Physical Plot Data: a total of 284 sample plots (located within with 1-km radius land form vegetation polygons). Each plot data record includes complete lists of vascular plants (including cover and height estimates), measures of elevation, slope, aspect, soils etc. 2. Land form/Vegetation GIS polygons: a total of 40 1-km radius areas within which polygons of vegetation types and land forms are mapped. Vegetation/Physical Plot Data: Paradox database format. Land form/Vegetation GIS polygons: ArcInfo format. Availability: Both of the above mentioned data sets are available. All that needs to be done is to draft a letter to the Chugach National Forest Supervisor (Larry Hudson) requesting the data and it will be provided. (US Forest Service, Chugach National Forest, 3301 C Street, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99503)