Rimmer, C. C., Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont, USA, crimmer@vtecostudies.org;
Hart, J. A., Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont, USA, jhart@vtecostudies.org;
Dettmers, R. P., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, Maasachusetts, USA, Randy_Dettmers@fws.gov;
Whittam, B., Bird Studies Canada, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, bwhittam@bsc-eoc.org;
McFarland, K. P., Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont, USA, kmcfarland@vtecostudies.org;
Aubry, Y., Canadian Wildlife Service, Ste. Foy, Québec, Canada, Yves.Aubry@ec.gc.ca
Abstract: Bicknell’s Thrush is among the Nearctic-Neotropical migrants of highest conservation priority in North America. Its rarity (estimated global population of < 50,000 individuals), restricted breeding and winter distributions, habitat specialization, and vulnerability to multiple rangewide threats are compounded by incomplete knowledge about its overall status. The species exhibits a complex mating system and a highly skewed breeding adult sex ratio. Sexual habitat segregation may occur in winter, and females appear to be limited at some point in the annual cycle. Recent population trend data show conflicting results, with sharply declining populations in Maritime Canada and stable or slightly increasing trends in the U.S. On the species’ Greater Antillean wintering grounds, where an estimated 90% of the global population occurs on Hispaniola, loss of forested habitats has been severe and is ongoing. The International Bicknell’s Thrush Conservation Group (IBTCG) formed in 2007 to develop and implement a scientifically-based conservation action plan for the species. We will present an overview of the conservation challenges facing Bicknell’s Thrush, highlight the IBTCG’s primary goals and recommendations, and assess the prospects for this at-risk species.
Heather Baird (of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources), presented at the Adapting Forested Watersheds to Climate Change Workshop, at The Waters, Minocqua, WI on March 15-16, 2017. The workshop was hosted by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS), USDA Climate Hubs, and the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).
Dean Paron (of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources), presented at the Adapting Forested Watersheds to Climate Change Workshop, at The Waters, Minocqua, WI on March 15-16, 2017. The workshop was hosted by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS), USDA Climate Hubs, and the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).
Case Studies - Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua, Vietnam -Training-Workshop to Develop...UNDP Climate
Training-Workshop to Develop Concept Notes of Indigenous Peoples for the Green Climate Fund for Community-Based Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Rimmer, C. C., Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont, USA, crimmer@vtecostudies.org;
Hart, J. A., Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont, USA, jhart@vtecostudies.org;
Dettmers, R. P., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Hadley, Maasachusetts, USA, Randy_Dettmers@fws.gov;
Whittam, B., Bird Studies Canada, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, bwhittam@bsc-eoc.org;
McFarland, K. P., Vermont Center for Ecostudies, Norwich, Vermont, USA, kmcfarland@vtecostudies.org;
Aubry, Y., Canadian Wildlife Service, Ste. Foy, Québec, Canada, Yves.Aubry@ec.gc.ca
Abstract: Bicknell’s Thrush is among the Nearctic-Neotropical migrants of highest conservation priority in North America. Its rarity (estimated global population of < 50,000 individuals), restricted breeding and winter distributions, habitat specialization, and vulnerability to multiple rangewide threats are compounded by incomplete knowledge about its overall status. The species exhibits a complex mating system and a highly skewed breeding adult sex ratio. Sexual habitat segregation may occur in winter, and females appear to be limited at some point in the annual cycle. Recent population trend data show conflicting results, with sharply declining populations in Maritime Canada and stable or slightly increasing trends in the U.S. On the species’ Greater Antillean wintering grounds, where an estimated 90% of the global population occurs on Hispaniola, loss of forested habitats has been severe and is ongoing. The International Bicknell’s Thrush Conservation Group (IBTCG) formed in 2007 to develop and implement a scientifically-based conservation action plan for the species. We will present an overview of the conservation challenges facing Bicknell’s Thrush, highlight the IBTCG’s primary goals and recommendations, and assess the prospects for this at-risk species.
Heather Baird (of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources), presented at the Adapting Forested Watersheds to Climate Change Workshop, at The Waters, Minocqua, WI on March 15-16, 2017. The workshop was hosted by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS), USDA Climate Hubs, and the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).
Dean Paron (of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources), presented at the Adapting Forested Watersheds to Climate Change Workshop, at The Waters, Minocqua, WI on March 15-16, 2017. The workshop was hosted by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS), USDA Climate Hubs, and the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).
Case Studies - Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua, Vietnam -Training-Workshop to Develop...UNDP Climate
Training-Workshop to Develop Concept Notes of Indigenous Peoples for the Green Climate Fund for Community-Based Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Mekong Protected Areas Resilience to Climate ChangeMekong ARCC
Mekong Protected Areas Resilience to Climate Change and key drivers of change to protected areas in the Mekong Delta was presented in the the workshop on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study in Vientiane, Lao PDR during May 7 - 11, 2012.
A 1985 University of Illinois pesticide-use survey estimated that of 11.7 million acres of Illinois cropland
planted to corn, 99 percent were treated with herbicides and 44 percent were treated with insecticides. Of
an estimated 9 million acres of soybean cropland, 97 percent were treated with herbicides and 1 percent
were treated with insecticides. Annual pesticide usage was estimated at more than 49 million pounds of
active ingredients.
Mekong Protected Areas Resilience to Climate ChangeMekong ARCC
Mekong Protected Areas Resilience to Climate Change and key drivers of change to protected areas in the Mekong Delta was presented in the the workshop on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study in Vientiane, Lao PDR during May 7 - 11, 2012.
A 1985 University of Illinois pesticide-use survey estimated that of 11.7 million acres of Illinois cropland
planted to corn, 99 percent were treated with herbicides and 44 percent were treated with insecticides. Of
an estimated 9 million acres of soybean cropland, 97 percent were treated with herbicides and 1 percent
were treated with insecticides. Annual pesticide usage was estimated at more than 49 million pounds of
active ingredients.
Ensuring ecosystem integrity in Indian Sundarbansaranyermajhe
Peer Assignment - Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided : This artifact is intended for decision makers in the state of West Bengal, India. There is relatively little knowledge on the status of the Sundarbans ecosystem resilience and biodiversity groups contributing to it. However, the loss of diversity within functional groups may weaken the ability of the system to adapt to climate change impacts and therein impact the dependant community. The ecosystem linkers that control resilience and ecological stability in the Sundarbans should be determined. Decision makers will hardly have any control over extraneous drivers of change such as the climate but can alter present policies and pattern of governance.
The process of Wildlife Conservation has been discussed
What is wildlife ?
Why is it depleting?
What are the effects of wildlife depletion ?
Why do we need to save it ?
And last but not the least
How can we save it ?
"Ways to conserve Wildlife"
Credits of the presentation are to the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This presentation was included in the event kit of Green Bloggers Forum, held 7 June 2016 at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel, QC, Philippines. The DENR authorized all bloggers and participants to promote the information and materials during the event.
awareness of wild fauna and flora, value of forest, endangered species, causes for wild life depletion, human-wildlife conflict, deforestation, wild-life conservation, wild-life sanctuaries, national park, afforestation, save tree, save forest, save earth, save wild-life
Slides from presentation given by Barbara Simpson, Executive Director, Indiana Wildlife Federation, at Indiana Sustainable Natural Resources Task Force 11/10/11 meeting.
Presentation provided by Darren Fry, Walker Environmental Group during the pecha kucha sesssion at the ONEIA Environment and Cleantech Business & Policy Forum on May 17, 2016.
Presentation provided by Brandon Moffatt, StormFisher during the pecha kucha sesssion at the ONEIA Environment and Cleantech Business & Policy Forum on May 17, 2016.
SDTC Presentation, John Adams - ONEIA EBOB January 26, 2012
Losing our touch 2013 ec presentation to oneia mar 27
1. Losing Our Touch
Gord Miller
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
2. Overview
Issues in Ecosystems
Planning Issues
Water Issues
Permitting Issues
Emerging Issues
Moving Government Forward
3. Issues in Ecosystems
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation
Program
Failure of the Provincial Wildlife
Population Monitoring Program
The Province’s forgotten fauna
8. PWPMP
Intended
to monitor any impacts forestry
was having on wildlife populations
9. PWPMP
Intended to monitor any impacts forestry
was having on wildlife populations
Legal requirement under the EA
Declaration Order MNR-71
10. PWPMP
Intended to monitor any impacts forestry
was having on wildlife populations
Legal requirement under the EA
Declaration Order MNR-71
PWPMP not provincial, does not address
wildlife populations and involves no
monitoring
11. PWPMP
Intended to monitor any impacts forestry
was having on wildlife populations
Legal requirement under the EA
Declaration Order MNR-71
PWPMP not provincial, does not address
wildlife populations and involves no
monitoring
“nothing to report”
17. Bats – more serious issue
4-14per turbine per year
Migratory populations worst hit
Non-migratory species complicated by
white nose syndrome
Can be monitored and mitigated
18. Water Issues – OLWR Plan
Level I – Potential water supply problem
Level II – Potential serious problem
Level III – Inability to meet demand
– Province declares condition after …
• Demonstrated and documented majority of water
users have participated in conservation
• Documented any significant social,
environmental and economic impacts arising
• Provided recommendations on restrictions
25. Moving Government Forward
Evaluating environmental programs
– Examples of weak evaluation
– Rationale for program evaluation
– Program evaluation tools
– Some bight spots
26. Thank You For Your Attention
The ultimate test of a moral society is the
kind of world that it leaves to its children.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian (1906-1945)