
Constance Browne, PhD; Ecologist
Last Updated February 2021
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Publications
Browne, C.L., and S.A. Sullivan. 2023. Exotic Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) observations and removal from New Brunswick, Canada. Canadian Field-Naturalist 137(1–2): 114–119. https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v137i1.3031 PDF
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Browne, C.L., and S.A. Sullivan. 2023. Size records and demographics of an Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta picta) urban population near the northern limit of the species’ range in eastern Canada. Canadian Field-Naturalist 137(1–2): 103–113. https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v137i1.3063 PDF Supplementary
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Wick, I.E., C.L. Browne, and S.J. Hecnar. 2023. Graptemys geographica (Northern Map Turtle). Overwintering Hatchlings. Herpetological Review 54(1):116-117. PDF
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Wick, I.E., C.L. Browne, S.J. Hecnar, T.R. Hamel, and S.E. McLean. 2023. Emydoidea blandingii (Blanding's Turtle). Double Clutching. Herpetological Review 54(1):114-115. PDF
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Mears, P., L. Wilson, and C.L. Browne. 2022. Number or weight? The effects and implications of quantifying lithic raw material use in two different ways. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 43:103431. PDF
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Pop, C.M., L. Wilson, and C.L. Browne. 2022. Evaluating landscape knowledge and lithic resource selection at the French Middle Paleolithic site of the Bau de l’Aubesier. Journal of Human Evolution 166:103152. PDF
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McAlpine, D.F., C.L. Browne, and J. Riddell. 2021. Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle). Hatchling overwintering mortality. Herpetological Review 52(1):125-126. PDF
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Browne, C.L., S.A. Sullivan, and D.F. McAlpine. 2020. Freshwater turtle by-catch from angling in New Brunswick, Canada. Canadian Field-Naturalist 134(3):222-230. https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v134i3.2437. PDF
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Camaclang, A.E., J. Currie, E. Giles, G.J. Forbes, C.B. Edge, W.A. Monk, J.J. Nocera, G. Stewart-Robertson, C. Browne, Z.G. O’Malley, J. Snider, and T.G. Martin. 2020. Prioritizing threat management across terrestrial and freshwater realms for species conservation and recovery. Conservation Science and Practice 2020:e300. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.300. PDF
Browne, C.L., and C.A. Paszkowski. 2018. Microhabitat selection by western toads (Anaxyrus boreas). Herpetological Conservation and Biology 13(2):317-330. PDF
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Wilson, L., C.L. Browne, and P.J. Texier. 2018. Provisioning on the periphery: Middle Palaeolithic raw material supply strategies on the outer edge of a territory at La Combette (France). Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 21:87-98. PDF
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Browne, C.L., and C.A. Paszkowski. 2014. The influence of habitat composition, season and
gender on habitat selection by western toads (Anaxyrus boreas). Herpetological Conservation and Biology 9(2): 417-427. PDF
Wilson, L. and C.L. Browne. 2014. Change in raw material selection and subsistence behaviour
through time at a Middle Palaeolithic site in southern France. Journal of Human Evolution 75: 28-39. PDF
Browne, C.L. and L. Wilson. 2013. Evaluating inputs to models of hominin raw material selection: map resolution and path choices. Journal of Archaeological Science 40(2013): 3955-3962. PDF
Browne, C.L., and L. Wilson. 2011. Resource selection of lithic raw materials in the Middle Palaeolithic in southern France. Journal of Human Evolution 61(2011): 597-608. PDF
Browne, C.L., and C.A. Paszkowski. 2010. Factors affecting the timing of movements to hibernation sites by western toads. Herpetologica 66(3): 250–258. PDF
Browne, C.L., and C.A. Paszkowski. 2010. Hibernation sites of western toads (Anaxyrus boreas): characterization and management implications. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 5(1): 49-63. PDF
Browne, C.L., C.A. Paszkowski, A.L. Foote, A.E. Moenting, and S.M. Boss. 2009. The relationship of amphibian abundance to habitat features across spatial scales in the Boreal Plains. Ecoscience 16(2): 209-223. PDF
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2007. Species loss and shifting population structure of freshwater turtles despite habitat protection. Biological Conservation 138:421-429. PDF
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2005. An effective method for trapping map turtles (Graptemys geographica) and other basking freshwater turtles. Herpetological Review 36(3): 145-147. PDF
Eaton, B.R., C. L. Browne, C.A. Paszkowski, Z.C. Eaton, and R. Chapman. 2005. Bufo boreas (Western toad). Seed dispersal. Herpetological Review 36(1): 52-53. PDF
Browne, C.L., and J.M. Terhune. 2003. Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina, Linnaeus) abundance and fish migration in the Saint John Harbour. Northeastern Naturalist 10(2):131-140. PDF
Non-refereed Publications
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Browne, C. 2021. Turtle Guidelines for Anglers. Page 35 in Fish 2021, A part of our heritage. Fishing regulations for New Brunswick. Province of New Brunswick. PDF
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Browne, C. 2020. Turtle Guidelines for Anglers. Page 32 in Fish 2020, A part of our heritage. Fishing regulations for New Brunswick. Province of New Brunswick. PDF
Browne, C. 2019. Turtle Guidelines for Anglers. Page 32 in Fish 2019, A part of our heritage. Fishing regulations for New Brunswick. Province of New Brunswick. PDF
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Browne, C. 2018. Turtle Guidelines for Anglers. Page 31 in Fish 2018, A part of our heritage. Fishing regulations for New Brunswick. Province of New Brunswick. PDF
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Browne, C., R. Rommel-Crump, and D. McAlpine. 2015. Canadian Herpetological Society 2015 Conference and Annual General Meeting. The Canadian Herpetologist 5(2):3-6. PDF
Browne, C., and S. Symes. 2009. The first Canadian records of western toad hibernation sites. Trumpeter Spring/Summer: 1-2. PDF
Browne, C., and S. Symes. 2007. Hibernation sites of western toads in Alberta. The Boreal Dip Net 11(2):4-5.
Browne, C., and S. Symes. 2007. Hibernation sites of western toads in Alberta. The Alberta Wildlifer 18(2):6-8. PDF
Mark, M., C. Browne, and S. Symes. 2006. Eight feet under: A toad’s tale. Trumpeter Fall/Winter: 4. PDF
Browne, C. 2006. Protecting toad populations in agricultural areas. Partners in Stewardship: Environmental Research at the University of Alberta 6(1): 1-2. PDF
Browne, C., R. Chapman, L. Foote, and C. Paszskowski. 2004. Habitat Use of the Western Toad (Bufo boreas) in the Aspen Parkland: Results from surveys and radio-tracking. Trumpeter winter 2004 special edition:1-2. PDF
Browne, C., B. Eaton, C. Paszkowski, and R. Chapman. 2003. Toads in trouble. Research Links 11(3):12. PDF
Browne, C., B. Eaton, R. Chapman, and C. Paszkowski. 2003. Toads in trouble. Croaks and Trills 8(2):1-2. PDF
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2003. Status of turtle populations in Point Pelee National Park: species loss and shifting population structure. Pages 293-300 in Parks and Protected Areas Research in Ontario 2002. C.J. Lemieux, J.G. Nelson, and T.J. Beechey, editors. Parks Research Forum of Ontario, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. PDF
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2003. Dwindling Turtle Populations. National Parks International Bulletin 9:11-13. PDF
Browne, C.L. 2002. Turtle research in Point Pelee National Park. Point Pelee Natural History News 2:37-39. PDF
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2002. The Status of Turtles in Point Pelee National Park: Species Loss and Shifting Population Structure. Pp. 293-300 In Parks and protected areas research in Ontario, 2002: proceedings of the Parks Research Forum of Ontario (PRFO) annual general meeting, April 25-27, 2002, Ridgetown, Ontario. Lemieux, C.J., J.G. Nelson, and T.J. Beechey (Eds.). Parks Research Forum of Ontario (PRFO), Heritage Resources Centre, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. PDF
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Reports
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Browne, C. 2021. Snapping Turtle Conservation in New Brunswick. Final Report to the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund and the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund.
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Browne, C. 2020. Road mortality hotspot model for wood turtle in the Chignecto Isthmus study area within New Brunswick. Report to Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Browne, C. 2017. Trends in Gray Ratsnake Population Size at Monitored Hibernacula from the Queens University Biological Station. Internal Report to the COSEWIC Amphibians and Reptiles SSC.
Browne, C. 2017. Impact Assessment and Mitigation Options for Wood Turtles from a River Bank Stabilization Project.
Browne, C. and A. Sullivan. 2017. Identifying Conservation Threats and Solutions to Protecting Turtle Populations in an Urban Landscape in New Brunswick. Final Report to the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund.
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Hudgins, J., M. Chaplin, and C. Browne. 2017. An evaluation of the wood turtle habitat and probable locations and timing of their activity for the restoration project management zones.
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Browne, C., and C. Paszkowski. 2017. Microhabitat selection by western toads (Anaxyrus boreas) in north-central Alberta. Final report to the Alberta Conservation Association.
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Browne, C. 2017. Locating wood turtle essential habitat in a River.
COSEWIC. 2017. COSEWIC Assessment and Update Status Report on the Prairie Skink, Plestiodon septentrionalis in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa.
Browne, C. 2015. Locating potential overwintering sites for wood turtles in a River.
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Browne, C. and A. Sullivan. 2015. Preliminary assessment of turtle populations in Saint John, NB, 2015. Report to the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources.
Browne, C.L. 2015. Preliminary assessment of turtle populations in Rockwood Park, 2014. Report to the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources.
Browne, C.L. 2014. Assessment of long-term gray ratsnake monitoring on the Frontenac Arch. Report to Ontario Parks.
Browne, C.L. 2010. Potential impacts to wood turtle populations in a watershed from cranberry development. Report to Roy Consultants.
Browne, C.L. 2009. Distribution and population trends of the Canadian toad (Anaxyrus hemiophrys) in Alberta. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, Fish and Wildlife Division. Alberta Species at Risk Report No. 126, Edmonton, AB. 30 pp. PDF
Browne, C.L. 2008. Distribution and population trends of the Canadian toad (Anaxyrus hemiophrys) in Alberta. Internal Report to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.
Browne, C.L., C.A. Paszkowski, and A.L. Foote. 2007. Habitat use of the western toad. Pp. 8 in ACA grants in biodiversity, biennial report 2006-2007.
Browne, C.L., B.R. Eaton, R. Chapman, C.A. Paszkowski, and C.R. Price. 2003. Canadian and Western Toads: Relationships between distribution and landscape level factors in Alberta’s Aspen Parkland 2003. Report to Parks Canada.
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2003. The status of turtle species at risk, Point Pelee National Park 2002. Final Report to Parks Canada.
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2003. The status of turtle populations, Point Pelee National Park 2002. Final Report to Parks Canada.
Browne, C.L., and S.J. Hecnar. 2001. Status of turtle species at Point Pelee National Park. Report to Parks Canada.
Browne, C.L. 2000. Seizure Activity of Golden Lion Tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) and Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins (Leontopithecus chrysomela) in the Species Survival Program. Report to Cherry Brook Zoo.
Theses
Browne, C.L. 2010. Habitat use of the western toad in north-central Alberta and the influence of scale. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. PDF
Browne, C.L. 2003. The status of turtle populations in Point Pelee National Park. M.Sc. Dissertation, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. PDF
Browne, C.L. 2001. Harbour seal abundance, distribution, and behaviour in the Saint John Harbour. University of New Brunswick, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. PDF
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Other
CHS. 2015. 2nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Herpetological Society (Program booklet). New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, New Brunswick. 54 pp. PDF
Last Updated November 2022