Paulina Murray

Are there any connections between the salamander populations in our forest and the trees? Are there certain forest conditions that are more suitable for salamanders? Do sites with more downed trees have a higher abundance of these amphibians?

Did you know that salamanders act as critical indicators for the health of an ecosystem?

Since 1986, we have conducted a timber inventory at the Holt Research Forest (HRF) every few years. During these surveys, we mark trees and