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Olympia Field Station Records |
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Olympia Field station Records (NWRC 0038). USDA/APHIS/WS National Wildlife Research Center Archives. Fort Collins, CO. (NOTE: If quoting material within the collection a more specific citation will be necessary.) |
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https://nwrcarchive.libraryhost.com/repositories/nwrc_archives/resources/nwrc_0038 |
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Description: |
The Olympia Field Station was established in the late 1950s in cooperation with public agencies and private companies concerned with reforestation losses caused by wildlife. The Olympia and Bend, OR field stations formed the Forest-Animal Research Project of the U.S. FIsh and Wildlife Service, and after 1985, of the USDA's APHIS Animal Damage Control program. Initial sudies focused on seed coatings and repellents to reduce animal losses of Douglas fir seed to deer mice and birds, and losses of seedlings to snowshoe hares. Othe species such as deer, elk, bears, porcupines, voles, rabbits, mountain beavers, and pocket gophers were also recognized as causing damage to forest resources. To combat problems caused by these animals, researchers at the field station collected ecological data on population distribution and movements of problem species and then developed and evaluated baits, repellents, seedling protectors and trapping and habitat modifications. The field station closed in 2009 and its research was transferred to the NWRC's field station in Corvallis, OR. |
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Rights: |
Materials created by Federal agencies are generally not subject to copyright protection in the United States and may be reproduced without permission. Some materials have been produced by individuals or organizations that may be subject to additional restrictions on use. Specific restrictions are noted where information is available, but WS cannot guarantee the status of specific items; use of items in the collections is at the risk of the user. Inquiries regarding access and use of archival collection material can be directed to the National Wildlife Research Center Archivist at 970-266-6021. |
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https://nwrcarchive.libraryhost.com/repositories/nwrc_archives/resources/nwrc_0038 |