Department or Program
Environmental Studies
Abstract
Plummeting bird populations across North America have inspired efforts to enhance or create habitat for declining species. In 2017, the Stanton Bird Club began to undertake selective cutting in Woodbury Nature Sanctuary in Litchfield/Monmouth, Maine. This management regime aims to create a diversity of habitats to benefit a wide range of birds. However, it is unclear whether the proposed cutting will best serve the needs of high-priority species. In early 2024, our team of three student researchers worked with the Stanton Bird Club to produce a report which assesses the needs of eight selected high-priority species and discusses how this aligns with planned timber harvest. In addition, we produced a StoryMap which aggregates measurements of forest density, recordings of bird song, visual media, and tree identification into a map which allows users to better understand the differences between and merits of the areas of the forest subjected to different cutting regimes.
Level of Access
Restricted: Campus/Bates Community Only Access
First Advisor
Jamie Haverkamp
Date of Graduation
5-2024
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Recommended Citation
Paarlberg, Ruby; Daoust, Jack; and Stattelman, Emma, "Habitat Management for High-Priority Bird Species at Woodbury Nature Sanctuary" (2024). Standard Theses. 363.
https://scarab.bates.edu/envr_studies_theses/363
Number of Pages
107
Community Engagement
1
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Available to Bates community via local IP address or Bates login.