KEY DEER MORTALITY, U.S. 1 IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Dames & Moore, Inc., was retained by the Florida Department of Transportation to develop a concept of alternative methods to reduce the mortality of Key deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) along U.S. Highway 1 on Big Pine Key, Florida. Through an intensive literature search and contacts with persons of knowledge, information was gathered on Key deer biology and distribution and timing of mortalities and methods used in other areas to reduce wildlife/motorist conflicts. Potential methods were analyzed using a fatal-flaws procedure to eliminate those methods that were unfeasible. Remaining alternatives or alternative combinations are currently being ranked as to their effectiveness.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: p. 287-296

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00745673
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PD-96-041
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Feb 3 1998 12:00AM