Author: Tracy C. BazelmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bats
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Effects of Urbanization on Bat Habitat Use in the Phoenix Metropolitan Region, Arizona, USA
Author: Tracy C. BazelmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bats
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
The Effects of Urbanization on Habitat Use by the Big Brown Bat, Eptesicus Fuscus [microform]
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Author: Judy (Judith Frances) GeggiePublisher: National Library of Canada
ISBN: 9780315121416
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Urban Wildlife Conservation
Author: Robert A. McCleeryPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1489975004
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
In the past, wildlife living in urban areas were ignored by wildlife professionals and urban planners because cities were perceived as places for people and not for wild animals. Paradoxically, though, many species of wildlife thrive in these built environments. Interactions between humans and wildlife are more frequent in urban areas than any other place on earth and these interactions impact human health, safety and welfare in both positive and negative ways. Although urban wildlife control pest species, pollinate plants and are fun to watch, they also damage property, spread disease and even attack people and pets. In urban areas, the combination of dense human populations, buildings, impermeable surfaces, introduced vegetation, and high concentrations of food, water and pollution alter wildlife populations and communities in ways unseen in more natural environments. For these ecological and practical reasons, researchers and mangers have shown a growing interest in urban wildlife ecology and management. This growing interest in urban wildlife has inspired many studies on the subject that have yet to be synthesized in a cohesive narrative. Urban Wildlife: Theory and Practice fills this void by synthesizing the latest ecological and social knowledge in the subject area into an interdisciplinary and practical text. This volume provides a foundation for the future growth and understanding of urban wildlife ecology and management by: • Clearly defining th e concepts used to study and describe urban wildlife, • Offering a cohesive understanding of the coupled natural and social drivers that shape urban wildlife ecology, • Presenting the patterns and processes of wildlife response to an urbanizing world and explaining the mechanisms behind them and • Proposing means to create physical and social environments that are mutually beneficial for both humans and wildlife.
Planning for Wildlife
Author: Dale BradleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Anthropocentric disturbances are often the main driver behind the population decline of wildlife species. Bat species are of particular concern recently with large declines in populations worldwide. The conservation of bat species relies on knowledge about the relationship between species-specific needs and the effect urban environments have on individual species. Mexican Free-Tailed Bats (MFTBs) are listed on the IUCN Red List and play an important role in many ecosystems within the United States. Austin, Texas is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world, including MFTBs. Austin can continue to benefit from millions of dollars from ecotourism bat viewing sites and the natural control of insect populations provided by this species if urbanization does not cause a reduction in their population. The focus of this research is to develop a quantitative habitat suitability model for the MFTBs in urban areas to increase the understanding of possible MFTB habitat in the Austin Metropolitan area. A geographical information system was used to map the suitability of habitats for MFTBs in urban areas based off a typology for the needs of the species, which was created through a literature review of expert knowledge. This study will help to quantify the relationship between urban environments and the MFTBs, showing that urban areas in the Austin Metropolitan area are suitable for the species. A predictive model, like the one described here, can act as a crucial assessment and planning tool for bat conservation by helping to eliminate challenges of tracking populations or identifying bats during nocturnal activities. This model informs the proposal of planning and design policy changes in Austin, Texas to better support MFTB's habitat needs. Adjustments to current site plans in Austin are explored understand the effect the proposed MFTB planning policies could have on current development while exploring the application of the MFTB typology at a site scale. Application of the understanding created through habitat-suitability modelling helps to visualize how current projects in Austin, Texas can better support MFTBs to create an understanding of how these policies may affect the development of urban environments.
Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World
Author: Christian C. VoigtPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319252208
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
This book focuses on central themes related to the conservation of bats. It details their response to land-use change and management practices, intensified urbanization and roost disturbance and loss. Increasing interactions between humans and bats as a result of hunting, disease relationships, occupation of human dwellings, and conflict over fruit crops are explored in depth. Finally, contributors highlight the roles that taxonomy, conservation networks and conservation psychology have to play in conserving this imperilled but vital taxon. With over 1300 species, bats are the second largest order of mammals, yet as the Anthropocene dawns, bat populations around the world are in decline. Greater understanding of the anthropogenic drivers of this decline and exploration of possible mitigation measures are urgently needed if we are to retain global bat diversity in the coming decades. This book brings together teams of international experts to provide a global review of current understanding and recommend directions for future research and mitigation.
Bat Habitat Use in Eastern North American Temperate Forests
Author: Ecological Society of AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Watershed Hydrology
Author: Vijay P. SinghPublisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN: 9788177645477
Category : Groundwater
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Bat Habitat Use in Pinyon-juniper and Grassland Habitats in Northern Arizona
Author: Heather GreenTowns, Ecology, and the Land
Author: Richard T. T. FormanPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107199131
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 637
Book Description
A pioneering book highlighting the dynamic environmental dimensions of towns and villages and spatial connections with surrounding land.
Long-eared Bats
Author: Susan M. SwiftPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408128799
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Long-Eared Bats examines the biology, ecology and behaviour of two European bat species - Plecotus auritus and Plecotus austriacus. This book investigates their behaviour and considers the full range of conservation issues relating to the species. Topics covered include: identifying the species, foraging, reproductive biology, social organization, and the effects of man-made alterations to the environment and proposed conservation methods.