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Author(s):
Janet L. Howard
Year Published:

Cataloging Information

Topic(s):
Fire Ecology
Fire Effects
Ecological - Second Order
Wildlife
Fire & Wildlife
Mammals
Rabbits, hares, pikas
Ecosystem(s):
Montane wet mixed-conifer forest, Ponderosa pine woodland/savanna, Montane dry mixed-conifer forest, Juniper woodland, Sagebrush steppe, Lower montane/foothills/valley grassland

NRFSN number: 10721
FEIS number: 291
Record updated:

This FEIS species review synthesizes information on the relationship of Lepus californicus (black-tailed jackrabbit) to fire--how fire affects the species and its habitat, and fire management considerations. Information is also provided on the species' taxonomy, distribution, basic biology, and general management. This species review can be used for fire management, restoration planning, NEPA documents, and postfire rehabilitation planning. It may also be helpful in wildlife and habitat management, and as a source of information on the general ecology of individual species.

Citation

Howard, Janet 1995. Lepus californicus (black-tailed jackrabbit). In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/animals/mammal/leca/all.html.

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