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Habitat evaluation and production of rock bass in two Virginia streams
The use of Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) models for fisheries impact assessment has not been field validated for most fish species. This research sought to test several of the fundamental assumptions inherent in applications of Suitability Index (SI) curves with the Habitat Evaluation Procedures …
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Exotic Invasive Plants on Private Woodlands of Virginia: Effects on forest composition, structure, and wildlife habitat
Exotic invasive plants have become a significant issue in the Southeastern United States for private landowners. These plants possess characteristics that allow for rapid growth and easy adaptation to many growing conditions, often outcompeting native vegetation and altering wildlife habitat, …
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Habitat suitability and population characteristics of smallmouth bass and rock bass in the Powell River, Virginia
… of the other reaches. Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) models were used to identify habitat variables that were below optimum for these species in the Powell River, Virginia. Habitat sampling yielded HSI scores for smallmouth bass at each site ranging from 0.67 to 0.76, with a mean of 0.72; scores …