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Web URL(s): | https://gsrpdf.lib.msu.edu/?file=/2000s/2005/050927.pdf Last checked: 01/25/2017 Requires: PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
| Professional |
Author(s): | Smith, Matthew D.;
Conway, Courtney, J. |
Author Affiliation: | Smith: Graduate Student, School of Natural Resources, The University of Arizona, Tuscon, Arizona; and Conway: USGS Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, School of Natural Resources, The University of Arizona, Tuscon, Arizona |
Title: | Golf courses help save burrowing owls: Golf courses can play a positive role in the conservation of this threatened species |
Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 43, No. 5, September/October 2005, p. 27-29. |
Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Endangered species; Golf courses in the environment; Nature conservation; Aves; Population dynamics; Nest boxes; Sex ratio; Location theory; Habitats; Wildlife; Native vegetation; Traffic; Golfers
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Abstract/Contents: | Profiles burrowing owls, diurnal birds tolerant of humans that are "currently listed as an endangered species in Canada and a species of national conservation concern in the United States". Describes the nesting and foraging habits of these animals and states that "the characteristic large, open areas of manicured short grass on golf courses attract burrowing owls". Suggests that "golf courses may be able to aid burrowing owl conservation by providing artificial nesting burrows" and provides advice on doing so. Recommends evaluating each golf course individually, installing artificial burrows in appropriate areas, providing native habitat, maintaining artificial burrows, ensuring that burrows are not destroyed when changing course layout, and informing golfers about the project. |
Language: | English |
References: | 11 |
Note: | Pictures, color Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Smith, M. D., and C. J. Conway. 2005. Golf courses help save burrowing owls: Golf courses can play a positive role in the conservation of this threatened species. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 43(5):p. 27-29. |
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