The Open Conservation Biology Journal

2008, 2 : 30-36
Published online 2008 August 13. DOI: 10.2174/1874839200802010030
Publisher ID: TOCONSBJ-2-30

Effects of Riparian and Wetland Restoration on an Avian Community in Southeast Arizona, USA

J.W. Malcom and W.R. Radke
San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 3509, Douglas, AZ 85608, USA.

ABSTRACT

We used a before-after-control-impact study across three years to assess the effects of active riparian restoration on bird densities and community composition. Birds density post-restoration on actively-restored plots averaged 25 birds ha-1 versus 15 birds ha-1 on controls. We conclude that active restoration should be pursued to benefit bird populations.