Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Landscape Analysis of Black Bear Distribution Patterns in Olympic National Park
Project ID: J9088020032
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Partner Institution: University of Idaho
Fiscal Year: 2002
Initial Funding: $10,000
Total Funding: $69,920
Project Type: Research
Project Disciplines: Biological
National Park: Olympic National Park
Principal Investigator: Wright, Gerry
Agreement Technical Representative: Happe, Patti
Abstract: This study will describe broad-scale patterns in seasonal distribution and movements of black bears in OLYM prior to dam removal, and will assess methods of monitoring influences of salmon restoration on the park’s black bear populations
Deliverables:
- BLACK BEAR DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS IN A TEMPERATE FOREST ENVIRONMENT, OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK (Thesis Masters)
- Space and Habitat Use by Black Bears in the Elwha Valley Prior to Dam Removal (Journal Article)
- Fix Success and Accuracy of Global Positioning System Collars in Old-Growth Temperate Coniferous Forests (Journal Article)