“Fur and forests: habitat management in BC interior forests for wildlife and biodiversity” – Dr. Tom Sullivan. Thursday Nov 20th, 7PM at NVIT Theatre

Dr. Tom Sullivan is a mammal ecologist and professor at University of British Columbia. He and his students have done many years of research in the southern BC interior on the interactions between small mammals (mice, voles, weasels, marten, etc.) and forestry activities. They have published many research papers on these topics, and given numerous presentations to the public, timber companies and foresters. Tom is an excellent speaker and has loads of fascinating information to share. This presentation will focus on the conservation implications of woody debris and green-tree retention. It will be of interest to anyone who is interested in our local forests and the numerous critters that make their homes in these forests.

A Red Squirrel - a common forest species in the BC interior.   Photo:  © Alan Burger

A Red Squirrel – a common forest species in the BC interior. Photo: © Alan Burger

Short-tailed Weasel in summer - a voracious predator of mice and voles. The density and distribution of weasels and other small mammals is strongly affected by forestry practices in the BC interior.  Photo:  © Alan Burger

Short-tailed Weasel in summer – a voracious predator of mice and voles. The density and distribution of weasels and other small mammals is strongly affected by forestry practices in the BC interior. Photo: © Alan Burger

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