Avian response to timber harvesting applied experimentally to manage Cerulean Warbler breeding populations

• We studied effects of Cerulean Warbler management on other breeding forest birds. • We replicated our experiment at seven study areas in the central Appalachians. • 10–20m2 ha−1 Residual basal area harvests had largest Cerulean Warblers increases. • They increased forest gap species and retained,...
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• We studied effects of Cerulean Warbler management on other breeding forest birds. • We replicated our experiment at seven study areas in the central Appalachians. • 10–20m2 ha−1 Residual basal area harvests had largest Cerulean Warblers increases. • They increased forest gap species and retained, but reduced closed-canopy species. • Ecologically-based forest management may benefit multiple breeding bird assemblages. Ausführliche Beschreibung