Grapevines--an important component of gray and fox squirrel habitat

Grapevines--an important component of gray and fox squirrel habitat

The importance of grapevines (Vitis spp.) to anchor gray and fox squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis and S. niger) leaf nests was examined on study areas in West Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois. On each area, more leaf nests were anchored to grapevines than would be expected by chance (P < 0.05). Hickori...

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Veröffentlicht in:Wildlife Society bulletin 1980, Vol.8 (4), p.307-310
Hauptverfasser: Sanderson, H.R, Nixon, C.M, Donohoe, R.W, Hansen, L.P
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal nesting
Forest habitats
Forest regeneration
forestry
Foxes
Hardwoods
natural resources
Pine trees
plant ecology
Squirrels
Trees
Wildlife biology
Wildlife studies
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Zusammenfassung:The importance of grapevines (Vitis spp.) to anchor gray and fox squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis and S. niger) leaf nests was examined on study areas in West Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois. On each area, more leaf nests were anchored to grapevines than would be expected by chance (P < 0.05). Hickories (Carya spp.), beech (Fagus grandifolia), or oaks (Quercus spp.) usually were selected for building leaf nests. Based on average number of leaf nests built per year, 2-4 canopy-reaching grapevines per ha will provide gray squirrels enough vines for attachment of leaf nests. Fox squirrels require 4-6 grapevines per ha because this species makes greater use of leaf nests.
ISSN:0091-7648
1938-5463