Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America

Abstract

Valuing and Conserving Vernal Pools as Small-Scale Ecosystems, M.L. Hunter, Jr. Physical Setting: Classification, Hydrology, and Identification Classification of Vernal Pools: Geomorphic Setting and Distribution, R. Rheinhardt and G. Hollands Hydrology and Landscape Connectivity of Vernal Pools, S.G. Leibowitz and R.T. Brooks Remote and Field Identification of Vernal Pools, M.R. Burne and R.G. Lathrop Biological Setting: Principal Flora and Fauna Flora of Northeastern Vernal Pools, A. Cutko and T.J. Rawinski Diversity and Ecology of Vernal Pool Invertebrates, E.A. Colburn, S.C. Weeks, and S.K. Reed Ecology and Conservation of Pool-Breeding Amphibians, R.D. Semlitsch and D.K. Skelly Population and Genetic Linkages of Vernal-Pool Associated Amphibians, J.P. Gibbs and J.M. Reed The Importance of Vernal Pools to Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals, J.C. Mitchell, P.W.C. Paton, and C.J. Raithel Conserving Vernal Pools in Human-Modified Landscapes Vernal Pool Conservation Policy: The Federal, State, and Local Context, W.S. Mahaney and M.W. Klemens Chemical Contamination of Vernal Pools, M.D. Boone and B.D. Pauli Conserving Vernal Pool Wildlife in Urbanizing Landscapes, B. Windmiller and A.J.K. Calhoun Conserving Vernal Pool Amphibians in Managed Forests, P. deMaynadier and J. Houlahan Spatial Tools for Pool-Breeding Amphibian Conservation: Applying the Landscape Species Approach, R.F. Baldwin, K.P. Bell, and E.W. Sanderson Vernal Pools as Outdoor Laboratories for Educators and Students, H.J. Gruner and R.D. Haley Conserving Vernal Pool Habitat Through Community-Based Conservation, A.J.K. Calhoun and P. Reilly Index