Abstract
The goal of a two-year study of the woodchuck (Marmota monax) on Antietam National Battlefield (ANTI) in Maryland was to reduce continuing damage to the Park's unique cultural and historical resources caused by woodchuck burrowing and scent-marking behavior. Park managers were concerned with increased maintenance costs, loss of biological and historic resources, and visitor safety as a result of the high density woodchuck population. Data were collected on all burrow systems found within seven sensitive areas, defined as historical farmsteads and high visitor usage areas, within ANTI. Burrow activity status (active, inactive), number of entrances, presence of secure objects, distances to roads and walkways, and damage ratings were recorded for each system. Chewing and burrowing damage was assessed on its potential for the undermining of monuments, building foundations, rock walls and fences and its visibility to park visitors.
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