Evaluation of Alaskan wetlands for waterfowl
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Abstract
Few studies have focused specifically on use of Alaskan wetlands by waterfowl. However, substantial information on the values of wetlands is available from studies on individual species or that were conducted for other purposes. Most investigators have found it most effective to classify habitat use on the basis of observed distribution patterns of waterfowl in relation to local physiographic features and vegetation types. Major variations in habitat among regions result from differences in precipitation, summer temperature, length of frost free period, and presence of permafrost. Large areas of intertidal habitat, usually associated with river deltas, are of key importance wherever they occur. Lakes subject to extensive periods of draw-down or that fluctuate with river systems are more productive than those with more stable water levels.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Evaluation of Alaskan wetlands for waterfowl |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Wetlands Technical Council |
| Contributing office(s) | Alaska Science Center |
| Description | 40 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Alaska: Regional wetland functions: Proceedings of a workshop held at Anchorage, Alaska, May 28-29, 1986 |
| First page | 45 |
| Last page | 84 |
| Public Comments | Publication no. 90-1 |
| Conference Title | Alaska: Regional wetland functions |
| Conference Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Conference Date | May 28-29, 1986 |
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