Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) was reclassified under endangered late in 2022 due to massive population declines - as much as 97 to 100% in a given area of their range - caused by white-nose syndrome, the main threat to NLEB. NLEB roost in the cavities of live and dead trees in the summer, representing a management opportunity for foresters to promote NLEB habitat through silvicultural practices.
This workshop will move through three sites in western Carlton and eastern Aitkin counties, demonstrating a treatment intended to create NLEB habitat. We will also discuss broader policy implications associated with the creation of a joint Aitkin-Carlton county Habitat Conservation Plan.
Agenda:
8:30 Check-in and networking at Carlton County site
9:00 Welcome and Introductions
9:15 Site 1 overview and discussion
10:45 Depart for pavilion
11:00 Boxed lunch at pavilion
11:45 Depart for site 2
12:00 Site 2 overview and discussion
1:20 Depart for site 3
1:30 Site 3: Capstone project site
2:30 Discussion and Q&A
3:00 Adjourn
Cost: $75 for members, $140 for nonmembers. Registration includes lunch.
CEs: 4.5
Location: Western Carlton and eastern Aitkin counties