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Report: Research Summary Forest Sciences Nelson Forest Region Bats and Trees
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In summer, temperate zone bats spend over
half of each day in a roost site. The choices
made by bats with respect to the type and
location of roost sites have a strong influence
on their survival and reproductive success.
Roosts provide protection from predators, and
serve as sites for social interactions and the
rearing of young. They also provide bats with
a stable thermal environment and protection
from the elements.
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Author: M,J, Vonhof; R.M,R, Barclay
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Date Published: Aug 1996
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Report ID: 39158
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Audience: Government and Public
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The study was conducted in the Kokanee Creek and Redfish Creek watersheds in the WADF from May-August in 1993 and 1994. The study concentrated on bats in the ICHdw and ICHmw2 biogeoclimatic subzones. which are found at low and medium elevations, respectively.
Bats roost in a variety of structures, including
caves, man-made structures, rock crevices,
and trees. Although the habits of bats roosting
in caves, man-made structures and rock
crevices are relatively well known, few studies
have speciiically investigated the roost-site
characteristics of forest-dwelling bats. Many bat species reside in forests and are
considered to be dependent on trees for their
roosting sites. Therefore, understanding roost site requirements is essential for proper management of forest-dwelling bat populations.
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Biogeoclimatic Zone - ICH Interior Cedar - Hemlock Zone |
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Mammals - Bats |
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Region - Kootenay |
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Fish and Fish Habitat - Impact Assessment |
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