Impacts of forest herbicides on wildlife: Toxicity and habitat alteration
Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
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By: M.L. Morrison and E. Charles Meslow
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Abstract
This paper begins with a review of both laboratory and field studies on tbe possible direct toxic effects of herbicides on terrestrial vertebrates, primarily birds and mammals. Alteration of the palatability of forage and changes in reproductive success are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on the use of herbicides in forestry; studies dealing with agricultural systems are referenced where appropriate. The indirect effects of herbicides on wildlife-habitat are then conceptualized and quantified using data from a 3-year study on effects of phenoxy and glyphosate herbicides on bird and small mammal communities in western Oregon. Data on density and habitat use are presented and compared with data available from other geographic regions.
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Morrison, M., Meslow, E.C., 1983, Impacts of forest herbicides on wildlife: Toxicity and habitat alteration: Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, v. 48, p. 175-185.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Impacts of forest herbicides on wildlife: Toxicity and habitat alteration |
| Series title | Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference |
| Volume | 48 |
| Year Published | 1983 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 175-185 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference |
| First page | 175 |
| Last page | 185 |