EcologyForest Ecology and ManagementPeer-reviewed
Wood ants on the edge: how do the characteristics of linear edges affect the population dynamics of an edge specialist?
Jacob A. Podesta, Catherine L. Parr, Kelly R. Redeker, Elva J. H. Robinson
The paper examines how ride orientation and width in managed forests affect the distribution and dispersal of northern hairy wood ants, showing cardinal-oriented rides support higher nest density and faster dispersal.