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Trials of the urban ecologist.

Authors :
Dolan, Rebecca W
Carter, Tim
Ryan, Travis
Salsbury, Carmen
Dolan, Thomas E
Hennessy, Marjorie
Source :
Frontiers in Ecology & the Environment; Apr2013, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p163-164, 2p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article offers information on the insights gained and the obstacles encountered by student interns from Butler University's Center for Urban Ecology (CUE) while carrying out an ecological research in Indianapolis, Indiana. It notes that the researchers are exploring the ecology of the city, being the 12th largest city in the U.S. since 2003. It cites the challenges encountered such as large dogs that threaten the team and unexpected habitat conversion by bulldozer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15409295
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Ecology & the Environment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
86699530
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1890/1540-9295-11.3.163