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WLD2119 - Shorebird Ecology and Management
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This course illustrates how to integrate shorebird habitat considerations into wetland management planning. Sessions include shorebird identification and ecology, survey techniques, and approaches for managing impoundments and other habitats for shorebirds. Sessions are conducted both in the classroom and in the field.

College Credit 1 semester hour
Who Should Attend: Biologists and other natural resource professionals participating in shorebird inventories or management activities.
Objectives:
Identify common shorebird species and their habitats.  Describe and perform simple shorebird survey techniques.  Describe how to integrate shorebird habitat management strategies with existing wetland management projects.
Length: 3.5 days/28 hours   Availability: Annually
Contact:
Dave Lemarie
Email:
dave_lemarie@fws.gov
Phone:
(304) 876-7490

 


Last Updated: November 18, 2008
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