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)