| Abstract: | A study was conducted on vegetative changes induced by the herbicide glyphosate, and the resultant habitat use of birds nesting on two clearcuts in western Oregon. About 23 percent of total plant cover was initially damaged by aerial application of glyphosate. Most measures of vegetation on the treated site decreased relative to the untreated site 1 year after glyphosate application. By 2 years post-spray, vegetation on the treated site had recovered to near pre-spray status. No difference in density of the bird community was evident between treated and untreated sites during all years of study although individual species densities were modified. Several bird species decreased their use of shrub cover, and increased their use of deciduous trees 1 year after treatment. By 2 years post-spray, many species had returned to pre-spray use of most measured habitat components. Results indicated that application of glyphosate can modify the density and habitat use of birds. |
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| ProdID: | 5221931 |
| Citation Author: | Morrison, M.L.; Meslow, E.C. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Forest Science |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 95-106 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Effects of the herbicide glyphosate on avian community structure in the Oregon coast range; 1984; Article; Journal; Forest Science; Morrison, M.L.; Meslow, E.C. |
| Citation Start Page: | 95 |
| Citation Volume: | 30 |
| Citation Year: | 1984 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Effects of the herbicide glyphosate on avian community structure in the Oregon coast range; 1984; Article; Journal; Forest Science; Morrison, M.L.; Meslow, E.C. |
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| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://saf.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/saf/fs/1984/00000030/00000001/art00016 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:19 -0500 |
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