Browsing Ohio Journal of Science: Volume 105, Issue 2 (April, 2005) by Issue Date

An Amphibian Survey of Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio

Wicknick, Jill A.; Anthony, Carl A.; Reblin, Jaret S. ( 2005-04 )

We surveyed Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio, for amphibians during a 4-year period, from 1998-2002. Sampling techniques used were visual encounter surveys (hand collecting in terrestrial and aquatic habitats), call ...

Composition and Structure of Two Old-growth Forest Ecosystem Types of Southeastern Ohio

Goebel, P. Charles; Hix, David M.; Semko-Duncan, Marie ( 2005-04 )

Less than 1% of the pre-European settlement forest in Ohio currently remains, mostly as small and scattered woodlots. Consequently, few studies have been undertaken to quantify the composition and structure of Ohio’s ...

Hydrology, Water Chemistry, and Vegetation Characteristics of a Tamarack Bog in Bath Township, Ohio: Towards Restoration and Enhancement

Miletti, Tara E.; Carlyle, Cameron E.; Picard, Christian R.; Mulac, Kathleen M.; Landaw, Adam; Fraser, Lauchlan H. ( 2005-04 )

The current state of the Bath Tamarack Bog has raised concern about the health and function of the system. Only 6 tamarack (Larix laricina) trees remain, while deciduous trees, particularly red maple (Acer rubrum) and ...