Dr. Karen V. Root is a classically trained ecologist whose early education focused on field work in behavioral ecology and later on advanced techniques in population ecology and conservation.

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Education

Research

Teaching

Publications

Presentations

Books:

Root, K. V. (in press). Environmental Science: Science-based Problem Solving in Today’s World. Web School of Science, Setauket, NY.

Root, K. V. (ed.) 2005. Environmental Science Interactive. Web School of Science, Setauket, NY. (Note: peer-reviewed.)

Shultz, S.M.; A.E. Dunham; K.V. Root; S.L. Soucy; S.D. Carroll, L.R. Ginzburg. 1999.Conservation Biology with RAMAS® EcoLab . Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA.

Root, K. V. (ed.). 2002. Environmental Science on the Web: Interactive Online Laboratories for Environmental Science . Applied Biomathematics, Setauket, NY.

Root, K. V. 2002. RAMAS Multispecies Assessment: Estimating Multispecies Conservation Values across the Landscape . Applied Biomathematics, Setauket, NY.

Peer-reviewed articles or chapters:

Kappler, R., H. Michaels, and K. V. Root. In press. Impact of Mice Seed Predation on Wild Lupine in and near Oak Savannas. American Midland Naturalist.

Schetter, T. and K. V. Root. 2011. Assessing an imperiled oak savanna landscape in northwestern Ohio using Landsat data. Natural Areas Journal 31(2):118-130.

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. 2009. Butterfly behavior as a tool for assessing a managed landscape: A case study of the Karner Blue Butterfly. Landscape Ecology 24:243-251.

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. 2008. Oviposition strategy and behavior of the Karner Blue Butterfly, Lycaeides melissa samuelis. Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 62(3): 130-132.

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. 2008. Identifying factors affecting nutrition for the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, Lycaeides Melissa samuelis. Natural Areas Journal 28:210-217.

Kautz, R., R. Kawula, T. Hoctor, J. Comiskey, D. Jansen, D. Jennings, J. Kasbohm, D. Land, F. Mazzotti, R. McBride, L. Richardson, and K. Root. 2006. How Much Is Enough? Landscape-scale Conservation for the Florida Panther. Biological Conservation 130:118-133.

Root, K. V. 2004. Using models to guide recovery efforts for the Florida Panther. In H. R. Akçakaya, M. Burgman, O. Kindvall, C. C. Wood, P. Sjogren-Gulve, J. Hatfield, and M. McCarthy (eds.), Species Conservation and Management: Case Studies, Oxford University Press, New York, NY.

Regan, H. M.; H. R. Akçakaya, S. Ferson, K. V. Root, L. R. Ginzburg; R. Pastorok. 2003. Treatments of uncertainty and variability in ecological risk assessment of populations, ecosystems and landscapes. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment9(4):889-906.

Root, K. V.; H. R. Akçakaya; L.R. Ginzburg. 2003. A Multispecies Approach to Ecological Valuation and Conservation. Conservation Biology17:196-206.

Root, K. V. 2003. Prioritizing conservation of biodiversity using a multispecies approach. Gap Analysis Bulletin 11:18-23. (http://www.gap.uidaho.edu/Bulletins/11/Prioritizing_conservation.htm)

Root, K. V. 2002. Evaluating risks for threatened aquatic species: The shortnose sturgeon in the Connecticut River. In W. Van Winkle, P.J. Anders, D. H. Secor, and D.A. Dixon(eds.), Biology, Management and Protection of North American Sturgeon, American Fisheries Society.

Root, K. V. 2001. Classification of species. In Pastorok, R.A., S.M. Bartell, S. Ferson, and L.R. Ginzburg. (eds.). Ecological modeling in risk assessment: Chemical effects on populations, ecosystems, and landscapes. Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, FL.

Root, K. V. 1998. Evaluating the effects of habitat quality, connectivity and catastrophes on a threatened species. Ecological Applications 8(3):854-865.

Van Dyke, R. W.; K. V. Root; R. A. Hsi. 1996. cAMP and Protein Kinase A stimulate acidification of rat liver endosomes in the absence of chloride. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 222:312-316.

Swain, H. S.; P. Schmalzer; D. Breininger; K. Root; S. Boyle; S. Bergen; S. MacCaffree. 1995. Appendix B: Biological consultant’s report. Pages b1-b300 in Brevard County Office of Natural Resources. Scrub Conservation and Development Plan. Melbourne, FL.

Root, K. V.; J. F. Engelhardt; M. P. Post; J. W. Wilson; R. W. Van Dyke. 1995. CFTR does not alter acidification of L-Cell endosomes. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 205:396-401.

Anbari, M.; K. V. Root; R. W. Van Dyke. 1994. Role of Na, K-ATPase in regulating acidification of rat liver endocytic vesicles. Hepatology 19:1034-1043.

Van Dyke, R. W.; K. V. Root. 1993. Ethynyl estradiol decreases acidification of rat liver endocytic vesicles. Hepatology 18:604-613.

Van Dyke, R. W.; K. V. Root; J. H. Schreiber; J. M. Wilson. 1992. Role of CFTR in lysosome acidification. Biochemical and Biophysical Communications 184:300-305.

Technical reports:

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. 2007. An assessment of ant abundance in oak savanna, the evaluation of two butterfly reintroduction techniques, and recommendations for the Karner Blue Butterfly in Ohio. Final report to Ohio Division of Wildlife for State Wildlife Grant.

Root, K. V. and Barnes, J. R. 2007. Risk assessment for Audubon’s Crested Caracara, Caracara cheriway, in Florida. Final Report to U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Agreement # 401815G027).

Morrison, J.M., Root, K.V., Barnes, J.R., and Lipps, G. 2006. Habitat suitability and demographic population viability models for Florida’s Crested Caracaras. Final Report to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Contract #01213).   PDF     Note: Peer-reviewed

Root, K. V. and Barnes, J. June 2006. Risk Assessment for a Focal Set of Rare and Imperiled Wildlife in Florida. Final report to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grant #03111.   PDF     Note: Peer-reviewed.

Harms, H. and Root, K. V. June 2006. Identifying Critical Ecological Requirements Of Rare Turtle Species. Final report to Ohio Division of Wildlife for State Wildlife Grant.

Pickens, B. and Root, K. V. June 2006. Consequences of a Management Strategy for the Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, Lycaeides melissa samuelis. Final report to Ohio Division of Wildlife for State Wildlife Grant.

Lipps, G. and Root, K. V. June 2005. Predicting the occurrence of rare amphibian species in Ohio. Final report to Ohio Division of Wildlife for State Wildlife Grant.

Root, K. V. March 2002. Multispecies ecological valuation and landscape management. Final report for National Science Foundation SBIR Phase II Grant #9983279.

Root, K. V. February 2000. An interdisciplinary method of teaching ecology in high school science and mathematics classes. Final report for Department of Education Phase I Grant # ED-99-PO-4648.

Root, K. V. July 1999. Multispecies ecological valuation and landscape management. Final report prepared for National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Grant #98-60415.

Dunham, A.E.; K. V. Root; H. R. Akçakaya. April 1999. Correspondence between IUCN and USFWS classifications of threatened species. Prepared for Southern California Edison and Electric Power Research Institute.

Root, K. V. January 1999. RAMAS® Ecological Risk Model for Desert Tortoise: Phase II Report. Prepared for Southern California Edison and Electric Power Research Institute.

Root, K. V.; H. R. Akçakaya; S. Ferson; L. Ginzburg. December 1998. Using RAMAS® Methods to Solve Ecological Problems Facing Utilities. TR-111387. Prepared for Electric Power Research Institute.

Root, K. V. June 1998. Ecological Risk Analysis as a Management Tool for Native Fish Species in the Sierra Nevada Range of California. Prepared for Southern California Edison and Electric Power Research Institute.

Root, K. V.; H. R. Akçakaya. April 1998. RAMAS® Ecological Risk Model for Desert Tortoise. Prepared for Southern California Edison.

Oines, G; K. V. Root; L. Ginzburg; S. Ferson. June 1997. Assessment of Population-Level Threat from Entrainment at Russell Dam on Thurmond Reservoir Fishes. Prepared for US Army Corps of Engineers.

Root, K. V.; H. R. Akçakaya. March 1997. RAMAS® Ecological Risk Model for Assessing Temperature Effects on Redhorse Sucker Species in the Muskingum River. Prepared for American Electric Power Service Corporation.

Root, K. V; H. R. Akçakaya. February 1997. Ecological Risk Analysis for the Shortnose Sturgeon Populations in the Connecticut River. Prepared for Northeast Utilities.

Theses/Dissertations:

Yarrish, Lauren. 2011. M.S. Thesis. Butterfly conservation in oak savanna: Site characterization, nectar resources, and the effects of management.

Kappler, Rachel. 2009. M.S. Thesis. Peromyscus population dynamics and seed predation of Lupinus perennis in and near oak savannas of Northwest Ohio.

Kuntz, Amanda. 2009. M.S. Thesis. Assessing the effects of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) on the oak savanna.

Coulter, Melanie. 2008. A multi-scale characterization of Lark Sparrow habitat and the management implications. M.S. Thesis.

Harms, Hillary. 2008. Conservation of the Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata): Identifying critical demographic and environmental constraints affecting viability. Ph.D. Dissertation.

Barnes, Jami. 2007. An integrative approach to conservation of the Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) in Florida: Linking population and habitat modeling for prioritization. Ph.D. Dissertation.

Johnston, Christine. 2007. Ecological and behavioral impacts of snag density on cavity-nesting birds in the oak savanna. M.S. Thesis.

Pickens, Brad. 2006. The consequences of a management strategy for the endangered Karner blue butterfly. M.S. Thesis.

Ricci, Marcus. 2006. Using conservation GIS to build a predictive model for oak savanna ecosystems in Northwest Ohio. M.S. Thesis.

Lipps, Gregory. 2005. A framework for predicting the occurrence of rare amphibians: A case study with the green salamander. M.S. Thesis.

Martinez-Ortiz, Marina. 2004. Predicting habitat suitability and occurrence for Blanchard's cricket frogs (Acris crepitans blanchardi) in Northwest Ohio. M.S. Thesis.

August 2009--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING, ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Kappler, R. and K. V. Root. Factors affecting white-footed mice (Permyscus leucopus) seed predation upon wild blue lupine (Lupinus perennis) in Northwest Ohio

Kuntz, A. and K. V. Root. Assessing movement of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and potential impacts in Oak Openings Metropark

Schetter, T, T. Walters, and K. V. Root. Patterns of plant diversity in remnant Oak Openings prairies: Implications for restoration within a mixed disturbance landscapes

July 2009--2009 MIDWEST OAK SAVANNA AND WOODLAND CONFERENCE, TOLEDO, OH

Kappler, R. and K. V. Root. Peromyscus Population Dynamics And Seed Predation Of Lupinus perennis In And Around Oak Savannas

Kuntz, A. and K. V. Root. Deer me! : Assessing the Effects of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) On the Black Oak / Lupine Barren

Schetter, T, T. Walters, and K. V. Root. Landscape Context Influences Native And Nonnative Plant Species Richness In Remnant Oak Openings Prairies

November 2008 --ANNUAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH RETREAT, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Kappler, R. and K. V. Root. Local & Landscape Effects of White-footed Mice Seed Predation upon Wild Lupine.

Kuntz, A. and K. V. Root. Deer me! : Assessing the effects of white-tailed deer on the black oak/ lupine barren.

Safron, R., H. M. Harms, and K. V. Root. Population Ecology of Spotted Turtles, Clemmys guttata, in NW Ohio.

November 2008 --THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, MIAMI, FL

Kappler, R. and K. V. Root. Local & Landscape Effects of White-footed Mice Seed Predation upon Wild Lupine.

Kuntz, A. and K. V. Root. Deer me! : Assessing the effects of white-tailed deer on the black oak/ lupine barren.

October 2008--(Invited Talk) 2008 IOWA CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM, AMES, IA.

(KEYNOTE SPEAKER) Root, K. V. A Multispecies Approach for Large-Scale Management and Conservation in a Heterogeneous Landscape.

October 2008--(Invited Talk) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, IOWA STATE, AMES, IA.

Root, K. V. Conserving rare and vulnerable species across many scales in the Oak Openings Region.

October 2007--NATURAL AREAS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, CLEVELAND, OH.

Coulter, M. and K. V. Root. Determining Lark Sparrow breeding habitat requirements and success to inform sand barren restoration.

Harms, H. and K. V. Root. Assessing viability and identifying critical environmental variables and genetic structure of a rare freshwater turtle.

Root, K. V. Large-scale conservation planning using spatially-explicit multsipecies models in Florida.

Schetter, T., J. F. Jaeger, S. R. Abella, and K. V. Root. An assessment of the conservation status of Ohio’s Oak Openings Region using remotely sensed data.

September 2007--JOINT CONFERENCE OF THE RAPTOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND THE HAWK MIGRATION ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, ALLENTOWN, PA.

Barnes, J., G. Lipps, K. Root, and J. Morrison. Predicting habitat distribution for the Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) using a spatial modeling approach.

April 2007--(Invited Talk) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, OH.

Root, K. V. Conserving Rare and Vulnerable Species across Many Scales.

January 2007--OAK OPENINGS RESEARCH FORUM, TOLEDO METROPARKS, TOLEDO, OH

Harms, H. and K. V. Root. Assessing Viability and Identifying Critical Ecological Variables and Genetic Structures of Rare Freshwater Turtles.

Johnston, C. J., K. V. Root & P. A. Moore. Disturbance-related Resources: The Impacts of Snags on the Fitness of Cavity-nesting Birds.

June 2006--SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, SAN JOSE, CA.

Barnes, J. and K. V. Root. A Multispecies Risk Assessment For Rare and Imperiled Species in Florida.

Barnes, J. and K. V. Root. Linking population viability analysis and habitat suitability for the conservation of Audubon's Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) in Florida. ****Student Award Finalist****

Harms, C., D. Pavuk, and K. V. Root. A Multifactorial Characterization of Pond Turtle Habitat.

Johnston, C., P. Moore, and K. V. Root. Effects of disturbance on the fitness of cavity nesting birds in oak savannas.

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. Using abundance and behavior as tools for assessing a management strategy for an endangered butterfly.

Ricci, M., H. Michaels, and K. V. Root. Using conservation GIS to detect oak savannas and oak barrens in northwest Ohio.

March 2006--OHIO REPTILE AND RESEARCH CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, OHIO BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND OH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, COLUMBUS, OH

Harms, C., D. and K. V. Root. Determining the Critical Ecological Variables of Rare Freshwater Turtles.

January 2006--OAK OPENINGS RESEARCH FORUM, TOLEDO METROPARKS, TOLEDO, OH

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. The Karner Blue Butterfly: "Where do we go from here?

Ricci, M., H. Michaels, and K. V. Root. Detecting Oak Savannas using Ecological Indicators.

November 2005--ANNUAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH RETREAT, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Harms, H. and D. Pavuk, K. V. Root and J. Miner. Habitat selection by painted turtles, Chrysemys picta, in a fragmented landscape.

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. The Effects of Management and Vegetation on Habitat Quality for the Karner Blue Butterfly, Lycaeides melissa samuelis.

Ricci, Marcus, H. Michaels, and K. V. Root. Detecting Oak Savannas using Ecological Indicators: A Decision Support System for Northwest Ohio Oak Openings.

November 2005--FOURTH ANNUAL BGSU RESEARCH CONFERENCE, BGSU, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. The Effects of Management and Vegetation on Habitat Quality for the Karner Blue Butterfly, Lycaeides melissa samuelis.

Ricci, Marcus, H. Michaels, and K. V. Root. Priotizing oak savanna conservation using ecological indicators.

October 2005--(Invited Talk) U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, CARACARA HABITAT STRATEGY MEETING, VERO BEACH, FL

Root, K. V. Risk assessment for the Audubon’s Crested Caracara.

October 2005--(Invited Talk) DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF WOOSTER , WOOSTER, OH

Root, K. V. Conserving rare species: Lessons we have learned from the Florida Panther.

September 2005--NATURAL AREAS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, LINCOLN, NB.

Ricci, M., H. Michaels, and K. V. Root. Detecting oak savannas using ecological indicators. ****Best Student Presentation Award****

September 2005--THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, MADISON, WI

Lipps, G. and K. V. Root. Finding the small, slimy, and secretive: A framework for predicting the occurrence of rare amphibians.

August 2005--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CA

Barnes, J. and K. V. Root. Using risk assessment for prioritizing research and conservation for a set of rare and imperiled species in Florida.

July 2005--SOCIETY FOR AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES ANNUAL MEETING, TAMPA, FL

Lipps, G. and K. V. Root. A framework for predicting the occurrence of rare amphibians: Case study of the green salamander.

November 2004--ANNUAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH RETREAT, BGSU, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Barnes, J. and K. V. Root. Risk assessment for a set of rare and imperiled species in Florida.

Harms, H. and D. Pavuk, K. V. Root and J. Miner. Habitat selection by painted turtles, Chrysemys picta, in a fragmented landscape.

Lipps, G. and K. V. Root. Small, slimy and secretive: predicting the occurrence of rare amphibians.

Pickens, B. and K. V. Root. Consequences of differing management strategies for the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, Lycaeides melissa samuelis: A Proposal.

Ricci, Marcus, H. Michaels, and K. V. Root. Priotizing oak savanna conservation using ecological indicators.

November 2004--THIRD ANNUAL BGSU RESEARCH CONFERENCE, BGSU, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Barnes, J. and K. V. Root. Risk assessment for a set of rare and imperiled species in Florida.

Harms, H. and D. Pavuk, K. V. Root and J. Miner. Habitat selection by painted turtles, Chrysemys picta, in a fragmented landscape.

Lipps, G. and K. V. Root. Small, slimy and secretive: predicting the occurrence of rare amphibians.

August 2004--SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, NEW YORK, NY.

Martinez, M and K. V. Root. Predicting Habitat Suitability and Occurrence for Cricket Frogs (Acris crepitans blanchardi) in Northwest Ohio.

March 2004--MIDWEST ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION CONFERENCE ANNUAL MEETING, UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, IN.

Barnes, J. R. and K. V. Root. Cryptic burrowers: A preliminary study on the ecology of the American Badger in Northwest Ohio.

Martinez, M. and K. V. Root. Predicting habitat suitability and occurrence for the cricket frog, (Acris crepitans blanchardi), in Northwest Ohio.

January 2004--ANNUAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH RETREAT, BGSU, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Barnes, J. and K..V. Root. Population Dynamics and Ecology of the American Badger, Taxidea taxus: A Proposal.

Lipps, G. and K. V. Root. Small, Slimy, and Secretive: Predicting the Occurrence of Rare Amphibians.

Martinez, M. and K.V. Root. Predicting Habitat Suitability and Occurrence for Cricket Frogs (Acris crepitans blanchardi) in Northwest Ohio.

November 2003--SECOND ANNUAL BGSU RESEARCH CONFERENCE, BGSU, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Martinez, M. and K.V. Root. Predicting Habitat Suitability and Occurrence for Cricket Frogs (Acris crepitans blanchardi) in Northwest Ohio.

August 2003--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING, SAVANNAH, GA.

Root, K. V. A multispecies approach to ecological assessment and conservation in Florida.

June 2003--SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, DULUTH, MN.

Root, K. V. Assessing the viability and potential effects of management options for the Florida Panther.

November 2002--ANNUAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH RETREAT, BGSU, BOWLING GREEN, OH

Root, K. V. Evaluating the viability and potential recovery options for the Florida Panther.

August 2001--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING, MADISON, WI.

Root, K. V. Evaluating the viability and potential recovery options for the Florida Panther.

July 2001--SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, HILO, HA.

Root, K. V. A multispecies approach to endangered species conservation and management in South Florida.

September 2000--THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, NASHVILLE, TN.

Root, K. V. Habitat-based Viability Analysis using RAMAS GIS

August 2000--(Invited Talk) AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING, ST. LOUIS, MO.

Root, K. V. Ecological risk analysis for the Shortnose Sturgeon populations in the Connecticut River

June 2000--SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, MISSOULA, MT.

Root, K. V.; L. Ginzburg; H. R. Akcakaya; and S. Ferson. Proactive prioritization through risk classification of abundant species

April 2000--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA MEETING, ORLANDO, FL.

Root, K. V. A multispecies approach to ecological assessment and conservation

August 1999--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING, SPOKANE, WA.

Root, K.V. Evaluating the effects of fragmentation and raven predation on a desert tortoise metapopulation

June 1999--SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, COLLEGE PARK, MD.

Root, K. V. A multispecies approach to ecological valuation and landscape management

June 1998--(Invited Talk) MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DENVER, CO.

Root, K. V. Ecological risk analysis for the shortnose sturgeon.

June 1997--(Invited Talk) SHORTNOSE STURGEON WORKSHOP HOSTED BY NORTHEAST UTILITIES AND NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, MILFORD, CT.

Root, K. V. Ecological risk analysis for the shortnose sturgeon.

August 1996--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA/SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, PROVIDENCE, RI.

Root, K.V.; H.M. Swain. How can stage-based models be used to evaluate the effects of habitat quality, epidemics and dispersal for the Florida scrub-jay under proposed reserve designs?

July 1995--ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING, SNOWBIRD, UT.

Root, K.V.; D. R. Breininger; R. Bowman; H.M. Swain. What can population viability analysis (PVA) tell us about the probable success of a spatially explicit reserve design: The Florida Scrub Jay in Brevard County as a case study

June 1995--SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING, FORT COLLINS, CO.

Root, K; D. Breininger; R. Bowman; H. Swain. Prognosis for a population: Assessing a reserve design for the Florida Scrub Jay in Brevard County, Florida

May 1995--FLORIDA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES ANNUAL MEETING, TAMPA, FL.

Root, K. What are the population consequences for the Florida Scrub Jays in proposed reserve designs in Brevard County, Florida ***Best Student Paper Award***

April 1995--FLORIDA ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY SYMPOSIUM, LAKE PLACID, FL.

Root, K. What are the implications of the proposed reserve designs for scrub jay viability in Brevard County, Florida