In this workshop, we will focus on the biology, habitat requirements, and tools to implement forest management that enhances the habitat for neotropical migrant birds. By focusing on a handful of important species, we'll walk through their identification, habitat needs, and ideal silvicultural prescriptions. Through a combination of presentations, case studies, and field tours, we will cover:
- Basic biology of neotropical birds,
- Forest habitat considerations,
- Early and mid-successional forest habitat management, and
- Adapting silvicultural prescriptions to benefit specific bird species
Agenda:
8:30 Check-in and networking
9:00 Welcome and Introductions
9:05 Neotropical Birds and the Bird's-eye View
10:00 Break
10:10 Travel by wagon to site 1
10:25 Site 1: Fisher Management Unit
12:15 Hot lunch at CFC
12:45 Return to Fisher Management Unit
1:00 Site 2: FMU Wetland Corridor
1:45 Site 3: Capstone project site
3:15 Return to CFC and adjourn
Cost: $75 for members, $140 for nonmembers. Registration includes lunch.
CEs: 5
Location: Cloquet Forestry Center