Evaluation of Genetic Structure Among Black Bear (Ursus americanus) in Kenai Fjords National Park and the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Project ID: J9W88040005

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: University of Idaho

Fiscal Year: 2004

Initial Funding: $56,950

Total Funding: $56,950

Project Type: Research

Project Disciplines: Biological

National Park: Southwest Alaska Network Inventory & Monitoring

Agreement Technical Representative: Bennett, Alan

Abstract: The work proposed under this Agreement is designed to evaluate the genetic structure of the black bear population of Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ) and the Kenai Peninsula, AK for the Southwest Alaska Network (SWAN) Inventory and Monitoring Program.

Deliverables:

• LANDSCAPE GENETICS OF BLACK BEARS (URSUS AMERICANUS) ON THE
  KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA: PHYLOGENETIC, POPULATION GENETIC AND SPATIAL ANALYSES (Thesis Masters)
• Evaluation of Genetic Structure Among Black Bears (Ursus americanus) in Kenai Fjords National Park and the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska (Final Report)