Using Scenario Modeling for Red Spruce Restoration Planning in West Virginia

摘要: Active restoration of threatened or endangered species habitat may seem in conflict with the provisions Endangered Species Act because prohibition “take,” which can include modification as well death harm to individuals. Risk-averse managers choose forego active management known presumed avoid killing an individual harming critical habitat. We used landscape-scale model LANDIS-II simulate red spruce (Picea rubens Sarg.)-dominated forest response actions for 100 years. Restoration strategies differed potential recently delisted Virginia northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus). Model simulations show that protections existing stands resulted a greater area dominated by than did larger, areawide protections. However, protecting larger areas increase low moderate probability occurrence squirrel, potentially increasing area’s suitability this species.