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2769 |
| Citation |
Steventon, D., L. Dupuis and P. Friele (1996) Riparian Management and the Tailed Frog in Northern Coastal Forests, Forest Sciences, Prince Rupert Forest Region, BC Forest Service. Extension Note #15, November, 1996. |
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Ministry of Forests; University of British Columbia |
| URL |
https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rni/research/Extension_notes/Enote15.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
At a landscape scale within the North Coast and Kalum districts, there are considerable differences in tailed frog abundance. The Skeena West and Kitimat areas in the Kalum District have the greatest abundance found to-date, although within each area there is an uneven distribution possibly based on bedrock geology. Further extensive sampling would hel better describe distribution and abundance in the more poorly sampled North Coast District. Logging disturbance can greatly influence creek characteristics and abundance of tailed frog tadpoles. Stream side buffers appear to greatly reduce logging impact on creeks and tadpoles. We believe buffers reduce impact by: 1) preventing physical damage to creek banks and gully walls, thus reducing input of sediments, and; 2) by preventing deposition of logging debris into the creeks. These factors are likely of much greater long term importance thn the temporary loss of forest cover itself, which will return with regrowth of the stand. Upstream road crossings are also potentially important both as sources of sediment or by disrupting water flow. To maintain tailed frog tadpole habitat, minimizing disturbance and the resulting input of fine sediments and debris to small creeks is key. We should also be ensuring that examples of known high value breeding creeks are included in protected areas throughout the species range. |
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Skeena River |
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