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Natural Resources and Conservation

2017

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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The Initial Stages Of Implementing The Western Quail Management Plan, Casey J. Cardinal, Rey A. Sanchez Nov 2017

The Initial Stages Of Implementing The Western Quail Management Plan, Casey J. Cardinal, Rey A. Sanchez

National Quail Symposium Proceedings

The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) established the Western Quail Working Group (WQWG) in July 2009. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by the western agencies responsible for quail management (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington) as ‘‘a cooperative agreement to improve management and implement strategies for conservation of western quail and their habitats.’’ The primary habitat management goals identified by the group are outlined in the Western Quail Management Plan, published by the Wildlife Management Institute in January 2010. Some of the past accomplishments of the …

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Progress Of The National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, Donald F. Mckenzie, John J. Morgan, Thomas V. Dailey Nov 2017

Progress Of The National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, Donald F. Mckenzie, John J. Morgan, Thomas V. Dailey

National Quail Symposium Proceedings

Northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) have declined precipitously over 5 decades because of a decline in habitat, largely a result of agricultural intensification and inadequate management of natural plant succession. In response, quail biologists developed strategic and operational plans, and formed a national partnership of state and federal agencies, bobwhite institutions, non-government organizations, universities and private citizens. The early history of these efforts was reviewed in 2006 at the Sixth National Quail Symposium. Over the past 10 years, exponential growth occurred, including establishment of a home for national bobwhite conservation at the University of Tennessee, and funding from the …

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A Focused Habitat Approach For Northern Bobwhite Restoration In Kentucky, John J. Morgan, John M. Yeiser, Danna L. Baxley, Gary Sprandel, Ben A. Robinson, Keith Wethington Nov 2017

A Focused Habitat Approach For Northern Bobwhite Restoration In Kentucky, John J. Morgan, John M. Yeiser, Danna L. Baxley, Gary Sprandel, Ben A. Robinson, Keith Wethington

National Quail Symposium Proceedings

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has measured northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) population trends since 1960. During that span, northern bobwhite steadily declined because clean agriculture, fescue-sod, plant succession, and development eroded habitat suitability. Multiple efforts have failed with regard to restoring northern bobwhite numbers. Over 3.5 million northern bobwhite were released by the Department over a three decade period. Habitat efforts on private lands were deployed for over 20 years with mixed results. Support for the habitat restoration efforts waned. In 2008, the Department unveiled a new strategy centered on restoring concentrated habitat in focal …

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Translocation As A Population Restoration Technique For Northern Bobwhites: A Review And Synthesis, James A. Martin, Roger D. Applegate, Thomas V. Dailey, Michelle Downey, Beth Emmerich, Fidel Hernández, Mark M. Mcconnell, Kelly S. Reyna, Dale Rollins, Rebekah E. Ruzicka, Theron M. Terhune Ii Nov 2017

Translocation As A Population Restoration Technique For Northern Bobwhites: A Review And Synthesis, James A. Martin, Roger D. Applegate, Thomas V. Dailey, Michelle Downey, Beth Emmerich, Fidel Hernández, Mark M. Mcconnell, Kelly S. Reyna, Dale Rollins, Rebekah E. Ruzicka, Theron M. Terhune Ii

National Quail Symposium Proceedings

Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) abundance has declined precipitously for decades across much of the species range, to the point of widespread local, regional, and statewide extirpation. Because of successful translocations of other gallinaceous birds, bobwhite enthusiasts increasingly call for use of the approach. Consequently, the National Bobwhite Technical Committee (NBTC), on behalf of state agencies, requested a review and recommendation by the NBTC Science Subcommittee. Thus, our paper is co-authored by invited experts and includes reviews of peer-reviewed publications, manuscripts in these proceedings, state agency reports, experience by co-authors, and a survey of perspectives on translocations by state …

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Streambank Erosion Mapping On The Nottoway River Using Gps-Based Above-Water Video, Emine Fidan Jun 2017

Streambank Erosion Mapping On The Nottoway River Using Gps-Based Above-Water Video, Emine Fidan

Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee

This project concerns the development of streambank erosion maps on military installations utilizing GPS-based above-water video mapping and image georeferencing techniques. The river mapped was the Nottoway River at the Fort Pickett military installation on October 10-11, 2015. Kayak-mounted above-water cameras were utilized to capture georeferenced images of streambank erosion. These GIS-based erosion classifications were utilized to develop erosion maps for determining streambank erosion conditions along the river. Areas of high erosion were identified as about two percent of the river (2167 ft. of streambank length). These maps allow for the opportunity to revisit the sites to determine changes in …

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