The effects of grazing management on small mammal density and diversity in Nebraska sandhills.

Author

Michael C. Schrad

Date of Award

4-1-1976

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Biology

First Advisor

Dr. Roger Sharpe

Abstract

Introduction: Strong relationships exist between vegetative structure and composition of grassland and the animal composition in terms of density and diversity (MacArthur 1961, Wiens 1973). Recent investigations of grassland habitat management and its effect on the avifauna, indicate that the primary mechanism of habitat alteration of a mixed or short grass prairie is grazing (Owens and Myres 1973; Balda 1975; Wiens and Dyer 1975).

Comments

A Thesis Presented to the Department of Biology and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts University of Nebraska at Omaha. Copyright 1976 Michael C. Schrad.

Recommended Citation

Schrad, Michael C., "The effects of grazing management on small mammal density and diversity in Nebraska sandhills." (1976). Student Work. 3334.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/3334