Conservation in an Era of Human Dimensions and Novel Ecosystems

This month we have a presentation from Cliff Feldheim, a waterfowl biologist and researcher, discussing Conservation in an Era of Human Dimensions and Novel Ecosystems. Natural resource managers are faced with trying to achieve the conservation of species and habitats in a novel ecosystem- an ecological system that is significantly different from historical ecosystems, where species combinations and interactions have not occurred naturally before.  This is often characterized by new species introductions or large environmental modifications.
We are in a new era of conservation, an era of human dimensions and novel ecosystems. For the first time in the history of our modern conservation efforts, we generally know what needs to be done to save species and their habitats, and even in the face of climate change have relatively unequivocal science. What we don’t have is enough humans convinced that they can do something about it, or care enough to do something about it. How do we achieve meaningful conservation and engage the general public?
This talk will summarize this new area of conservation and present some examples from Cliff’s thirty year career of working with biologists, scientists, public schools, city planners, elected officials, government agencies, and nonprofits, that can help conserve birds and other wildlife while engaging people from all walks of life in learning about and participating in nature and ultimately conservation.

Shasta Birding Society is inviting you to a scheduled Hybrid Zoom meeting.

Topic: Conservation in an Era of Human Dimensions and Novel Ecosystems
Time: Apr 9, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 882 0361 1580
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