Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society

1998, Volume 34


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Year1998
Volume34
TitleA Discussion of the Development of the Nevada Chapter of the Wildlife Society Position Statement "Influence of Fire on Wildlife Habitat in the Great Basin", August 1998
Author(s)James D. Yoakum, Phillip B. Davis
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Abstract:
Fire is a controversial issue in the Great Basin regarding whether it is beneficial or detrimental to wildlife habitat. Recognizing this controversy, the Nevada Chapter of The Wildlife Society (NC-TWS) developed a position statement regarding the influences of fire (wild and prescribed) on terrestrial wildlife habitat in the Great Basin. Both attributes and liabilities were assessed. The position statement "Influence of fire on wildlife habitat in the Great Basin: A position statement by the Nevada Chapter-The Wildlife Society" provides scientific findings and recommendations.


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