MANAGING WOODLANDS ‘WITH BIRDS IN MIND’
Forestry for Maine Birds
Facilitated by Maine Audubon and hosted by the CFRU and Weyerhaeuser
Where: the MASN site in Mayfield TWP
When: May 20th, from 9:30-1:00PM
The Forestry for Maine Birds (FFMB) approach integrates bird conservation into forest management and planning. During this 3.5-hour field tour, you will learn:
• Why Maine forests are globally significant for breeding forest birds
• How to conduct a handy habitat assessment
• How to enhance habitat for priority forest birds and a variety of other wildlife species
• How different silvicultural practices may affect and/or benefit forest birds
• How to integrate habitat enhancements with other landowner goals
• How to survey breeding birds using acoustic methods
This event is FREE but please register here so you can receive directions and other event updates.
You can view the flyer for the event here.
Please contact eric.mcpherson@maine.edu with any questions about the event.