A5015311326- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Complex Network Analysis Techniques
- Advanced Text Analysis Techniques
- Scientific Computing and Data Management
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Knowledge Management and Sharing
- Advanced Computational Techniques and Applications
- E-Learning and Knowledge Management
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Data Visualization and Analytics
University of Arizona
2013-2024
Changes in the timing of plant and animal life cycle events, response to climate change, are already happening across globe. The impacts these changes may affect biodiversity via disruption mutualisms, trophic mismatches, invasions population declines. To understand nature, causes consequences changed, varied or static phenologies, new data resources tools being developed USA National Phenology Network is developing a long-term, multi-taxa phenological database, together with customizable...
Abstract Insect pests cost billions of dollars per year globally, negatively impacting food crops and infrastructure, contributing to the spread disease. Timely information regarding developmental stages can facilitate early detection control, increasing efficiency effectiveness. In 2018, U.S. National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) released a suite ‘Pheno Forecast’ map products relevant science management. The Pheno Forecasts include real-time maps short-term forecasts insect pest activity at...
Abstract The USA National Phenology Network was established in 2007 to formalize standardized phenology monitoring across the country. aims of network are collect, store, and share data information support scientific discovery, decision-making, an appreciation for phenology, equitable engagement within network. To these aims, launched Nature's Notebook, a rigorous platform plant animal 2009. Since launch participants country have contributed over 30 million records. range from backyard...
Abstract 1. Restoration of degraded lands often depends on knowledge invasive plant species’ ecology coupled with well‐timed treatments to control them. Little is known about the reproductive phenology Verbesina encelioides (golden crownbeard), which a highly annual forb species at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Efforts V. NWR were challenging, especially when targeted plants went seed before being treated. 2. To obtain this information, we documented timing key life cycle...
Warming temperatures associated with climate change can have indirect effects on migratory birds that rely seasonally available food resources and habitats vary across spatial temporal scales. We used two heat-based indices of spring onset, the First Leaf Index (FLI) Bloom (FBI), as proxies habitat for period 1901 to 2012 at three scales: US National Wildlife Refuge System; four major bird flyways in North America; seasonal ranges (i.e., breeding non-breeding grounds) species, Blue-winged...
First posted April 25, 2018 For additional information, contact: Director,Ecosystems Mission AreaU.S. Geological Survey12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 300Reston, VA 20192 The goals of the USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN, www.usanpn.org) are to advance science, inform decisions, and communicate connect with public regarding phenology species' responses environmental variation climate change. USA-NPN seeks science facilitate ecosystem stewardship by providing phenological information...
Abstract Buffelgrass ( Cenchrus ciliaris syn. Pennisetum ciliare ) was introduced to Sonoran Desert in the early 20th century and has become widespread at low elevations. This perennial bunchgrass accumulates abundant biomass that can carry fires through ecosystems not adapted fire, resulting devastating impacts for native cacti other plant animal life. is most effectively managed application of herbicide when grass least 50% green. Because rapidly greens up following summer monsoon...
Some animals modify the environment in ways that can influence resources available to other species. Because red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) create large piles of conifer-cone debris (middens) which they store cones, concentrate might affect biodiversity locally. To determine whether are attracted midden sites beyond their affinity for same attract squirrels, we assessed associations between middens, mammals, and birds at population community levels. We surveyed 75 middens where...
Extension, with its access to long-term volunteers, has the unique ability teach citizen scientists about connection between climate variability and resulting effects on plants, animals, thus, humans. The USA National Phenology Network's Nature's Notebook on-line program provides a science learning tool for Extension's Master Gardener, Naturalist, Water Steward training programs, engaging volunteers contribute scientifically rigorous data resource. We give examples of how Extension programs...
Solenodon paradoxusBrandt, 1833, is a large lipotyphlan insectivore commonly called the Hispaniolan solenodon. S. paradoxus 1 of 2 extant species in genus Solenodon, and subspecies are recognized. The one few venomous mammals with venom delivery through channel modified lower incisor. Current distribution limited to Dominican Republic southern Haiti. listed as "Endangered" by International Union for Conservation Nature Natural Resources; threats conservation include habitat loss,...
Roads and traffic can cause animal mortality. Specifically, roads serve as barriers by impeding movement, resulting in demographic genetic consequences. Drainage structures, such culverts, provide linkages between habitat patches. However, the potential of small culverts with diameters <60 cm (e.g., wildlife passages that facilitate movement on forest roads) are relatively unknown. In this study, we used trail cameras to monitor use 14 mammals, along Mt. Graham, home critically endangered...
Abstract Climate‐induced shifts in mosquito phenology and population structure have important implications for the health of humans wildlife. The timing intensity interactions with infected susceptible hosts are a primary determinant vector‐borne disease dynamics. Like most ectotherms, rates development corresponding phenological patterns expected to change under shifting climates. However, developing accurate forecasts climate that can be used inform management programs remains challenging...
Earth and Space Science Open Archive This preprint has been submitted to is under consideration at BioScience. ESSOAr a venue for early communication or feedback before peer review. Data may be preliminary.Learn more about preprints preprintOpen AccessYou are viewing the latest version by default [v2]Science management advancements made possible USA National Phenology Network’s Nature’s Notebook...