Climate Change and Metapopulation Implications for Species Re/introductions: An Analysis of the American Marten (Martes americana) in northern Michigan

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

Biology

Mentor Information

Gary Greer, Paul Keenlance, Shaily Menon

Department

Biology

Location

Kirkhof Center 2201

Start Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

Keywords

Environment

Abstract

The American marten (Martes americana), utilizes old growth coniferous forests, a habitat containing high levels of coarse woody debris and snags. Extirpated from Michigan in 1911 due to logging, the marten continues to have cultural significance as a clan animal to Native Americans and ecological significance as an indicator of forest health. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) reintroduced the marten into two state forests in the Lower Peninsula during 1984-85. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is now considering reintroducing the American marten. The impact of habitat fragmentation and climate change at the meta-population level must be examined in order to determine the effectiveness of reintroduction and ideal locations for reintroduction. This study will test an existing habitat model and incorporate a climate change prediction for tree species from the United States Forest Service to determine future habitat suitability for marten in northern Michigan.

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Climate Change and Metapopulation Implications for Species Re/introductions: An Analysis of the American Marten (Martes americana) in northern Michigan

Kirkhof Center 2201

The American marten (Martes americana), utilizes old growth coniferous forests, a habitat containing high levels of coarse woody debris and snags. Extirpated from Michigan in 1911 due to logging, the marten continues to have cultural significance as a clan animal to Native Americans and ecological significance as an indicator of forest health. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) reintroduced the marten into two state forests in the Lower Peninsula during 1984-85. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is now considering reintroducing the American marten. The impact of habitat fragmentation and climate change at the meta-population level must be examined in order to determine the effectiveness of reintroduction and ideal locations for reintroduction. This study will test an existing habitat model and incorporate a climate change prediction for tree species from the United States Forest Service to determine future habitat suitability for marten in northern Michigan.