Current state of understanding of ultrasonic detectors for the study of bat ecology
Ultrasonic detectors have become a mainstay for studying the ecology of bats throughout the
world. Despite their enormous utility to address a wide variety of research and management …
world. Despite their enormous utility to address a wide variety of research and management …
From field surveys to LiDAR: Shining a light on how bats respond to forest structure
JSP Froidevaux, F Zellweger, K Bollmann… - Remote Sensing of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Detailed information about three-dimensional vegetation structure proves increasingly
useful for studying species-habitat relationships in forest ecosystems. This particularly …
useful for studying species-habitat relationships in forest ecosystems. This particularly …
[PDF][PDF] Insectivorous bats and silviculture: balancing timber production and bat conservation
Forests are one of the most important habitats for insectivorous bats as they offer the
potential for both roosting and foraging. We reviewed silvicultural literature from North …
potential for both roosting and foraging. We reviewed silvicultural literature from North …
Not only climate: The importance of biotic interactions in shaping species distributions at macro scales
F Cosentino, ECJ Seamark… - Ecology and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abiotic factors are usually considered key drivers of species distribution at macro scales,
while biotic interactions are mostly used at local scales. A few studies have explored the role …
while biotic interactions are mostly used at local scales. A few studies have explored the role …
[HTML][HTML] Relating forest structural characteristics to bat and bird diversity in the Italian Alps
The global decline of biodiversity has affected European forests, involving many tree
species and forest-dwelling threatened animals. An integrated approach linking forest …
species and forest-dwelling threatened animals. An integrated approach linking forest …
Maximizing benefits to bat populations through management of power line corridors
CJ Campbell, TL Cheng, KL Akre… - Ecological Solutions …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Power line corridors are ubiquitous worldwide and are commonly used by bats as habitat.
Targeted management of these corridor habitats has the potential to aid bat populations …
Targeted management of these corridor habitats has the potential to aid bat populations …
Effects of forest structure, management and landscape on bird and bat communities
Sustainable forest management aims to produce wood while preserving habitats for
biodiversity, which is particularly challenging for vertebrates with local and landscape scale …
biodiversity, which is particularly challenging for vertebrates with local and landscape scale …
[HTML][HTML] Bat habitat selection reveals positive effects of retention forestry
AL Hendel, N Winiger, M Jonker… - Forest Ecology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Retention forestry, which retains small set-asides within forests managed for timber
production and other services, is an important conservation instrument for enhancing …
production and other services, is an important conservation instrument for enhancing …
Bat communities respond positively to large‐scale thinning of forest regrowth
Over half of the world's forests are secondary regrowth and support considerable
biodiversity. Thinning of these forests is a widespread management practice that can affect …
biodiversity. Thinning of these forests is a widespread management practice that can affect …
Shed light in the dark–How do natural canopy gaps influence temperate bat diversity and activity?
M Erasmy, C Leuschner, N Balkenhol… - Forest Ecology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Globally, forests are under pressure to cope with an increasing human demand for forest
products, while the need to protect forest biota increases. Old-growth forests are reference …
products, while the need to protect forest biota increases. Old-growth forests are reference …