Effects of Insectivorous Birds on Tree Growth in the Maurepas Swamp

Coastal forests in Louisiana are in decline due to natural and human caused changes in the hydrology of the region. Baldcypress and water tupelo trees have been further stressed by caterpillar herbivory in recent decades. Regeneration of water tupelo is crucial for cavity creation for nesting habita...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fox, David M.
Other Authors: James P. Geaghan
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2006
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04032006-163030/