Do biomass harvesting guidelines influence herpetofauna following harvests of logging residues for renewable energy?

Authors:

Fritts, S., Moorman, C., Grodsky, S., et al.

Publication source:

Ecological Applications

Year:

2016

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DOI

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Publication summary:

Forests are a major supplier of renewable energy; however, gleaning logging residues for use as woody biomass feedstock could negatively alter habitat for species dependent on downed wood. Biomass Harvesting Guidelines (BHGs) recommend retaining a portion of woody biomass on the forest floor following harvest.

CSC Region:

Southeast CSC