Golden-cheeked Warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia) habitat fragmentation in Travis County, Texas : a remote sensing and geographical information system analysis of habitat extent, pattern and condition /

(GCW), a neotropical migrant dependent on a highly

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Moses, Michael Edwin
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:(GCW), a neotropical migrant dependent on a highly
analysis techniques, I investigated several parameters
classification characteristics appropriate for assessing
contiguous patches of GCW habitat and attempt to
existing habitat were examined for relationships to bird
Geographical Information System (GIS) and spatial
habitat loss and fragmentation. This study focused on
how spatial structure affected the habitat condition of
landscape mosaic created by urban development to study
matrix. Habitat patch size and pattern, habitat
minimize road density in areas adjacent to GCW habitat.
past and present declines of the Goldencheeked Warbler
planning should focus on maintaining the largest, most
sightings. The results suggest that conservation
specialized set of habitat factors. I used the
that influence the condition of GCW habitat in an urban
the effects of land use change on the GCW. Using a
this endangered species. I quantified the habitat
topographic position, and road density adjacent to
Wild species in human populated areas face continuous
Item Description:"Major subject: Rangeland Ecology and Management".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 83 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 73-77.