Direct and indirect responses of tallgrass prairie butterflies to prescribed burning

Vogel, Jennifer A.; Koford, Rolf R.; Debinski, Diane M.

doi:10.1007/s10841-010-9295-1

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“…We used an existing dataset of five rangeland experiments in Oklahoma and Iowa, USA (McGranahan et al, 2012a Knopf and Miller (1994) Ant community composition affected by changes in bare ground Graham et al (2008) Litter cover Litter cover < 25% doubled success rate of Greater Prairie-chicken nests McKee et al (1998) Altered litter cover associated with altered ant community composition Bestelmeyer and Wiens (1996) Winter cover, greater soil moisture increase survival of grassland obligate butterflies Vogel et al (2010) sizes, and management schemes (Table 2). Although established independently, the basic structure of each experiment was consistent: each experiment consisted of a replicated treatment in which fire was applied in spatially discrete patches, and a replicated control reflecting conventional management with homogeneous fire regimes.…”

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Inconsistent outcomes of heterogeneity-based management underscore importance of matching evaluation to conservation objectives

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Fuhlendorf

et al. 2013

Environmental Science & Policy

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Winter, Stephen L.; Miller, James R.; and Debinski, Diane M., "Inconsistent outcomes of heterogeneity-based management underscore importance of matching evaluation to conservation objectives" (2013 AbstractConservation policy often incentivizes managers of human-impacted areas to create landscape heterogeneity to maximize biodiversity. In rangeland, patchy disturbance regimes create landscape heterogeneity (patch contrast), but outcomes of heterogeneity-based management are rarely tested for a universal response. We analyzed four habitat variables-vegetation structure, plant functional group composition, litter cover, and bare ground-from five experimental rangelands in Oklahoma and Iowa, USA. We tested for response consistency to heterogeneity-based management across and within locations. We calculated effect sizes for each variable to compare patch contrast on pastures managed for heterogeneity (patch burn-grazing) and pastures managed for homogeneity (grazing with homogeneous fire regimes). Effects varied considerably across and within locations. Effects of heterogeneity-based management were positive for all variables at only three of five experimental rangeland locations. No location showed a consistent pattern of positive effect across all four variables, although one location showed no effect for any variable. At another location, we found a positive effect of heterogeneity-based management on litter cover and bare ground, but no effect on vegetation structure and plant functional group composition. We discuss effect variability and how the fire-grazing interaction applies to rangeland management and conservation. Although it is accepted practice to use heterogeneity-based management to increase rangeland habitat diversity, managers should also confirm that evaluation metrics match desired conservation outcomes.

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Inconsistent outcomes of heterogeneity-based management underscore importance of matching evaluation to conservation objectives

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“…Gibson and Hulbert (1987) note that species diversity peaks 6-7 years after a fire in a tallgrass prairie system before beginning to decline, whereas shrub encroachment increases at a linear rate following a controlled burn. The use of fire as a vegetation management practice has been shown to negatively impact Regal populations, inhibiting post-fire population growth for up to 7 years or more (Swengel and Swengel 2007;Swengel et al 2011;Vogel et al 2007Vogel et al , 2010Helzer 2012). Conversely, because fire has been demonstrated to have a stimulating effect on forb abundance and diversity, recovery times of Regals may be exaggerated in some systems (Henderson 1990;Helzer 2012;Moranz et al 2014;Farhat et al 2014;Davis et al 2007;Vogel et al 2010;Gibson and Hulbert 1987).…”

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A descriptive analysis of Regal Fritillary (Speyeria idalia) habitat utilizing biological monitoring data along the big bend of the Platte River, NE

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J Insect Conserv

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Viola sororia and very moderate management regimes that remove shrubby cover (negatively associated) and promote forb cover (positively associated), while providing ample recovery time on burned and grazed patches for litter development (positively associated). Random forest analysis describes the presence of V. sororia, percent forb cover, and habitat isolation as the top three habitat variables of importance in predicting the presence/absence of S. idalia. Our finding that habitat isolation is a major predictor of S. idalia absence suggests many populations may be both spatially and genetically isolated. S. idalia's future demands the preservation of tallgrass prairie fragments under management regimes that promote healthy populations and habitat connectivity.

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“…fire tends to increase plant diversity and preserves early vegetation successional stages; Kaynaş & Gürkan 2008;Verdasca et al 2012). Following fire, butterfly populations return to nearly pre-disturbance levels in approximately 3-20 years, depending on the environment (Swengel 1996;Vogel et al 2007Vogel et al , 2010Verdasca et al 2012). A study in central Nevada found no differences in butterfly species richness between burned and unburned prairies (Fleishman 2000); however, the author hypothesised that the sample size was too small to detect an effect.…”

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Short-term effects of fire on Papilionoidea (Lepidoptera) communities: a pilot study in Mediterranean maquis shrubland

Scandurra

Magliozzi

Aria

et al. 2014

Italian Journal of Zoology

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In the Mediterranean landscape fires are common, sometimes arising due to human activity. Fire influences the amount of sunlight that reaches the ground, thus affecting the diversity and distribution of animal and plant species. In this study, we analysed the effect of fire on butterfly diversity at the Site of Community Importance (SCI) "Monti di Lauro" (IT8040013) in southern Italy (Campania). The area covers 7040 ha and is mainly characterised by Mediterranean maquis and woody vegetation. We compared the flight activity of butterflies before and after a fire Our results show that after fire in the Mediterranean maquis, a rapid change in butterfly community structure occurred, increasing both species and individual abundance. Nevertheless, a lower evenness indicates a less balanced butterfly community after fire. Notably, Melanargia arge, a protected species by the Habitats Directive, was not observed following the fire.

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Direct and indirect responses of tallgrass prairie butterflies to prescribed burning

Cited by 66 publications

References 27 publications

Inconsistent outcomes of heterogeneity-based management underscore importance of matching evaluation to conservation objectives

Inconsistent outcomes of heterogeneity-based management underscore importance of matching evaluation to conservation objectives

A descriptive analysis of Regal Fritillary (Speyeria idalia) habitat utilizing biological monitoring data along the big bend of the Platte River, NE

Short-term effects of fire on Papilionoidea (Lepidoptera) communities: a pilot study in Mediterranean maquis shrubland

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