Research interests include vertebrate studies, ecology and mammalogy. Recent research projects studied the effects of moose browsing on forests, tracking the Canada lynx in Minnesota and teaching at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Background
Ph.D., 1995. University of Minnesota, Wildlife Conservation.
M.S., 1988 University of Minnesota, Wildlife
B.S., 1984 Cornell University, Division of Biological Sciences, Plant Physiology, Minor
Current Publications
McCann NP, Moen RA, Niemi GJ. 2008. Using pellet counts to estimate snowshoe hare numbers in Minnesota. Journal of Wildlife Management 72(4):955-958.
Moen R, Burdett C, Niemi GJ. 2008. Movement and habitat use of Canada lynx during denning in Minnesota. Journal of Wildlife Management
Burdett C, Moen R, Niemi GJ. 2007. Evaluating fine-scale winter habitat selection of Canada lynx with movement paths. Journal of Wildlife Management
Burdett CL, Moen RA, Niemi GJ, Mech LD. 2007. Defining space use and movements of Canada lynx with global positioning system telemetry. Journal of Mammology 88(2):457-467.
Baron JS, Poff NL, Angermeir PL, Dahm CN, Gleick PH, Hairston ND, Jackson RB, Johnston CA, Richter BG, Steinmna AD. 2003. Meeting ecological and societal needs for freshwater. Ecological Applications 12(5):1247-1260.
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Survey of Beaver Ecology in Grand Portage National Monument undefined
Biomass Harvest Effect on Wildlife (Minnesota) Forest fuel reduction near houses and removing residual woody material for biomass energy plants (biomass harvest) seem to be complementary solutions that would help save property, conserve energy, and reduce the risk of large forest fires. A hidden cost to biomass harvest may be a negative effect on species that depend on down and decayed woody material for survival. Acquiring data on mammal and amphibian responses to biomass harvest that will enable planning for appropriate levels of biomass removal is the primary objective of this research.
Marten studies in NE Minnesota
