Effects of Golf Course Construction on Amphibian Movement and Population Size

Total Funding: $72,000 (1998-2001)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Peter Paton

University of Rhode Island Lower College Road Kingston, RI 02881 (401) 874-2986

Peter Paton is conducting a series of field experiments to investigate amphibian use of travel corridors, including the effects of turf on movement patterns and habitat selection. Data collected will be used to develop construction and management criteria for golf course managers which minimize the impact on amphibian movement patterns.