An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada
Boreal felt lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) is a rare lichen that is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. On the island of Newfoundland, Canada, the Central Avalon Forest Ecoregion is a hotspot for this species. The population in this region is relatively abundant, providing an opportunity t...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:14524 2023-10-01T03:57:33+02:00 An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada Lauriault, Patrick 2020-05 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/14524/ https://research.library.mun.ca/14524/1/thesis.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/14524/1/thesis.pdf Lauriault, Patrick <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Lauriault=3APatrick=3A=3A.html> (2020) An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2020 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:49:48Z Boreal felt lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) is a rare lichen that is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. On the island of Newfoundland, Canada, the Central Avalon Forest Ecoregion is a hotspot for this species. The population in this region is relatively abundant, providing an opportunity to study its habitat requirements. I used occupied and unoccupied plots (each 5 m radius) to test critical habitat for boreal felt lichen. To ensure I effectively detected lichens in our plots, I developed a decoy lichen experiment to test the detection probability of these lichens. I applied the results from the decoy experiment to the habitat study. Although I could not consider time in the study, I discussed how the shortened lifespan of the host tree may constrain the temporal niche of boreal felt lichen. I identified critical habitat for boreal felt lichen, which will contribute to informed land use to help protect this population. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Canada |
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Boreal felt lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) is a rare lichen that is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. On the island of Newfoundland, Canada, the Central Avalon Forest Ecoregion is a hotspot for this species. The population in this region is relatively abundant, providing an opportunity to study its habitat requirements. I used occupied and unoccupied plots (each 5 m radius) to test critical habitat for boreal felt lichen. To ensure I effectively detected lichens in our plots, I developed a decoy lichen experiment to test the detection probability of these lichens. I applied the results from the decoy experiment to the habitat study. Although I could not consider time in the study, I discussed how the shortened lifespan of the host tree may constrain the temporal niche of boreal felt lichen. I identified critical habitat for boreal felt lichen, which will contribute to informed land use to help protect this population. |
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An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada |
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An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada |
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An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada |
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An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada |
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An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada |
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effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for boreal felt lichen (erioderma pedicellatum) in newfoundland, canada |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/14524/1/thesis.pdf Lauriault, Patrick <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Lauriault=3APatrick=3A=3A.html> (2020) An effective detection strategy and determining critical habitat characteristics for Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum) in Newfoundland, Canada. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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