Mesocarnivore Survey of Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Klamath Network, 2017 (ver. 2.1, July 2022)
Dates
Publication Date
2021-06-16
Start Date
2017-02-24
End Date
2017-04-12
Revision
2022-04-25
Last Revision
2022-07-11
Citation
Hagar, J.C., and Dlabola, E.K., 2021, Mesocarnivore Survey of Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, Klamath Network, 2017 (ver. 2.1, July 2022): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9471RMC.
Summary
Remote camera stations were set up in Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve from February through April 2017 to document occurrence of mesocarnivores and other wildlife. Fifteen cameras were set up at four primary sampling units (clusters of three to four cameras) throughout the park. Random locations for primary sampling units were chosen using a 3-km sampling grid over the park area. The dataset contains all species observed within the study time-frame, the date and time of observation and the number of individuals detected as well as identification for individual locations, cameras and images. Of the three target species of conservation concern (Pacific fisher (Pekania pennanti), Pacific marten (Martes caurina), Sierra Nevada [...]
Summary
Remote camera stations were set up in Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve from February through April 2017 to document occurrence of mesocarnivores and other wildlife. Fifteen cameras were set up at four primary sampling units (clusters of three to four cameras) throughout the park. Random locations for primary sampling units were chosen using a 3-km sampling grid over the park area. The dataset contains all species observed within the study time-frame, the date and time of observation and the number of individuals detected as well as identification for individual locations, cameras and images. Of the three target species of conservation concern (Pacific fisher (Pekania pennanti), Pacific marten (Martes caurina), Sierra Nevada red fox (Vulpes vulpes necator)) were seen, only Pacific fisher were detected.
The goal of this project is to systematically document the distribution of three mesocarnivore species of conservation concern (Pacific fisher, Pacific marten, and Sierra Nevada red fox) in potentially suitable habitats within Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. The data provides a baseline inventory of carnivore species in the park and can be used to assess whether any of the three mesocarnivore species occur in priority areas for management activity. The probability of occurrence of a species with sufficient sample size can be determined using this dataset.
