Director of Conservation Operations - Central Region National Wild Turkey Federation Wamego, Kansas, United States
Oak savannas are some of the most threatened habitats worldwide and many wildlife species prefer oak savannas over closed-canopy forests. Dry pine savannas across the West are also increasingly threatened. The encroachment of shade tolerant conifers is converting valuable savanna habitats and making them less desirable to wildlife.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the importance of forest openings for a variety of wildlife species, especially wild turkeys, and the need for maintenance & management of these openings for overall forest health.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the urgency of need for oak savannas, the current challenges facing white oaks, an important tree species for wildlife, and active forest management needs.
Upon completion, participant will be able to explain how certain wildlife species utilize depend upon and utilize savanna habitat types and forest openings for some aspect of their life cycle.
