Status Of Amphibians And Reptiles Of Fundy National Park And Its Greater Ecosystem

Documents some recent advances in local knowledge of amphibians and reptiles in Fundy National Park. Includes background on herpetological surveys conducted in the park, reviews of amphibian egg mass surveys and rare salamander surveys, and discussion of interactions between amphibian populations and forestry activities. Synopses are provided for individual species, including information on species distribution, habitat, relative abundance, time of emergence, breeding season, life cycle behaviour, sightings, and environmental concerns. Species covered include mole salamanders, newts, lungless salamanders, toads, tree frogs, true frogs, and snakes.

Reports on the status of Fundy National Park butterflies and related ecosystem, based mainly on sightings made in a May-September 1994 field study. Information is included on species observed, their life histories, and park habitats suitable for butterflies. Includes a check list of Fundy National Park butterflies, arranged by family and giving both scientific and common names.

Ecology, New Brunswick.

This report forms the introduction to a resource description and analysis of Fundy National Park. It proposes to place the management of the park in context for both researchers unfamiliar with the park and the region and for Parks Canada staff in search of background material on the park's natural resources. It reviews the goals of national parks in general and the Fundy park in particular; the degree of ecological integrity existing in the park; ecosystem management objectives; links between the park and partnerships in south-eastern New Brunswick (the Greater Fundy Ecosystem and the Fundy Model Forest), along with how they hope to benefit; and park and ecosystem management plans.