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Impact of vehicular traffic on beach habitat and wildlife at Cape San Blas, Florida

Cox, Jack H. and Percival, H. Franklin and Colwell, Sheila V. (1994) Impact of vehicular traffic on beach habitat and wildlife at Cape San Blas, Florida. Gainesville, FL, University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, (Technical Report - Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 50)

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    Abstract

    The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the magnitude and types of vehicular traffic on Eglin AFB property; (2) assess current knowledge of federally listed species on Cape San Blas to determine distribution, habitat needs and other biological requirements; (3) conduct surveys of marine turtle nesting activities in cooperation with other entities on the peninsula; (4) assess the relationship between human/vehicular disturbance and the federally listed species; (5) conduct a winter survey of federally listed shorebirds on Air Force property; and (6) provide management options.(Document has 48 pages.)

    Item Type: Monograph or Serial issue
    Title: Impact of vehicular traffic on beach habitat and wildlife at Cape San Blas, Florida
    Personal Creator/Author:
    CreatorsEmail
    Cox, Jack H.
    Percival, H. Franklin
    Colwell, Sheila V.
    Series Name: Technical Report - Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
    Number: 50
    Date: 1994
    Publisher: University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
    Place of Publication: Gainesville, FL
    Latitude: 29.6635
    Longitude: -85.3555
    Issuing Agency: Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Cape St.Blas; Florida; vehicles; beach; wildlife impact; Eglin Air Force Base; bird inventory; endangered/threatened species; marine turtle nesting
    Subjects: Conservation
    Management
    Biology
    Item ID: 987
    Depositing User: Stephanie Haas
    Date Deposited: 02 Apr 2008 20:30
    Last Modified: 29 Sep 2011 23:19
    URI: http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/987

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