SagehenCreekBasin: Calhoun Line
Database Information
UCNRS Meta-Data Form
Name of Submitter:
Name: Lyla M. Hunt
Date:Winter 2005-06
Basic Information:
Data Set Title:SagehenCreekBasin Calhoun Line Records
Reserve Name: Sagehen Creek Field Station
Principle Data Set Owner:
Name: Various Researchers. University of California.
Organization Name:Sagehen Creek Field Station
Email:
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
Data Set Abstract/ Content Summary:
Database contains detailed records from a series of Calhoun Lines established in Sagehen Creek Basin, California. Thirteen lines were established and run, at various intervals, between 1950 and 1989. The database contains vegetation analysis, small mammal trapline data, habitat photos, trapline charts and graphs, aerial photos, and sketches of individual Calhoun lines.
Keyword Information:
Keywords:Sagehen Creek Field Station, Calhoun Line, Small mammals,
Temporal Coverage of Data:
Start Date:1/1/1952
Stop Date:1/1/1989
Spatial Coverage of Data:
Geographic Description:Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. Lines established around Sagehen Creek Field Station in a variety of habitats and vegetation treatments.
Coordinates:
Taxonomic Coverage of Data:
Taxonomic Name:
Cibe- Citellus beecheyi (Spermophilus beecheyi)
Cibd- Citellus beldingi (Spermophilus beldingi)
Euam- Eutamias amoenus
Euse- Eutamias senex
Eusp- Eutamias speciosus
Euto- Eutamias townsendii
Euqu- Eutamias quadrimaculatus
Glsa- Glaucomys sabrinus
Mimo- Microtus montanus
Mica- Microtus californicus
Pema- Peromyscus maniculatus
Pepa- Perognathus parvus
Phin- Phenacomys intermedius
Soob- Sorex obscurus
Sotr- Sorex trowbrigii
Sova- Sorex vagrans
Spla- Spermophilus lateralis(Cala, Cila)
Tado- Tamiasciurus douglasii
Thmo- Thomomys monticola
Zapr- Zapus princeps
Data Collection Methods:
Method Title:Methods
Method Description: An average of thirteen Calhoun lines were established and run, at various intervals, between 1950 and 1989. Lines were generally run twice a day (AM and PM) over a 3 day period, once each year. Both rat and mouse snap-traps were used. Stations were established along each line and an average of 3 traps were set at each station.
Extent of Study Description:Lines were run in summer months of various years.
Sampling Description: -
Data Set Contact:
Name: Jeff Brown
Organization Name: Sagehen Creek Field Station
Email:
Phone: (530) 587-4830
Fax: (530) 582-4031
Address:P.O. Box 939/ 11616 Sagehen Rd., TruckeeCA, 96160USA
Distribution Information:
Data Set Identifier:Sagehen Creek Field Station. Calhoun Line
Data Medium: Hardcopy converted to Electronic Database
Usage Rights: No restrictions
Additional Information:
* Geographic Coordinates refer to Sagehen Creek Field Station. * Please see enclosed document ‘Calhoun Line Database Notes’ for details on database content and notes on transfer from hardcopy to electronic medium. *Note: This database was created based on photo copies of original records and is not believed to contain all Calhoun line data. Please contact the Sagehen Station Manager who may aid you in future searches.