Dr. Steven B. Castleberry
Dr. Steven B. Castleberry
Faculty
Professor
Wildlife Ecology and Management
Research Interests
Wildlife in Managed Forests
Bat Ecology
Small Mammal Ecology
Background
Education:
Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources, West Virginia University, 2000
M.S. in Forest Resources, University of Georgia, 1997
B.S. in Forest Resources, University of Georgia, 1993
Courses
WILD 3580: Vertebrate Natural History, An introduction to the study of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with emphasis on taxonomy and systematics, life history, behavior, and ecology. The lecture portion of the course focuses on systematics, basic life history, and adaptations of vertebrates. In the lab, the major emphasis is on the identification and natural history of regional vertebrate species. The course is designed to provide students in the wildlife biology major with a basic foundation needed for further study in vertebrate and wildlife biology. (Spring Yearly)
WILD 4050: Mammalogy, An in-depth study of mammalian biology and ecology with an emphasis on field methods. The lecture portion of the course covers mammalian diversity, biogeography, behavior, physiology, and ecology. The lab emphasis is on the identification, taxonomy, and natural history of southeastern mammals. A major part of the course focuses on methods used in the study of mammals, including collection and preparation of museum specimens. (Fall Yearly)
Publications
Winchester, C; Castleberry, S.B.; and Mengak, M.T. 2009. Evaluation of factors restricting distribution of the endangered Key Largo woodrat. Journal of Wildlife Management 73:374-379. [Download]
Moseley, K.R.; Owens, A.K; Castleberry, S.B.; Ford, W.M.; Kilgo, J.C; and McCay, T.S. 2008. Soricid response to coarse woody debris manipulations in Coastal Plain loblolly pine forests. Forest Ecology and Management 255:2306-2311. [Download]
Hein, C.D.; Castleberry, S.B.; and Miller, K.V. 2009. Site-occupancy of bats in relation to forested corridors. Forest Ecology and Management 257:1200-1207. [Download]
Hein, C.D.; Miller, K.V.; and Castleberry, S.B. 2009. Evening bat summer roost-site selection on a managed pine landscape. Journal of Wildlife Management 73:511-517. [Download]
Parker, W.T; Gerhardt, R.R; Muller, L.I; Castleberry, S.B.; and Ford, W.M. 2009. External parasites of Neotoma magister Baird (Allegheny Woodrat) in the Cumberland Mountains and Plateau, Tennessee. Southeastern Naturalist 8:167-174. [Download]
Bender, M.J; Castleberry, S.B.; Miller, D.A; and Wigley, T.B. 2009. Antagonistic behavior between evening bats and carpenter ants. Southeastern Naturalist 8:179-181. [Download]
Hein, C.D.; Castleberry, S.B.; and Miller, K.V. 2008. Sex-specific summer roost-site selection by Seminole bats in response to landscape-level management. Journal of Mammalogy 89:964-972. [Download]
Hein, C.D.; Castleberry, S.B.; and Miller, K.V. 2008. Male Seminole bat winter roost-site selection in a managed forest. Journal of Wildlife Management 72:1756-1764. [Download]
Owens, A.K; Moseley, K.R.; Castleberry, S.B.; Kilgo, J.C; and Ford, W.M. 2008. Amphibian and reptile community response to coarse woody debris manipulations in upland loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) forests. Forest Ecology and Management 256:2078-2083. [Download]
Liner, A.E; Smith, L.L; Castleberry, S.B.; Golladay, S.W; and Gibbons, J.W. 2008. Amphibian distributions within three types of isolated wetlands in southwest Georgia. American Midland Naturalist 160:69-81. [Download]
Office:
Forestry and Natural Resources, Building 3, Office Number 321
Phone: 706-542-3929
Fax: 706-542-8356