[at-l] Fw: Predator monitoring on A.T.

[David Addleton]

as long as they don't fly armed drones . . . then maybe it's ok

On 1/5/07, Carla & Dave Hicks <daveh at psknet.com> wrote:
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> FYI
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> Chainsaw
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> >Subject: Predator monitoring on A.T.
> >Date:   Fri, 5 Jan 2007 11:04:00 -0500
> >Thread-Topic: Predator monitoring on A.T.
> >Thread-Index: Accw27AMH+7U0OX/SK6Fxzd69BIRiAAB1lmQ
> >From:   "Laura Belleville" <lbelleville at appalachiantrail.org>
> >To:    SNIP
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> >All,
> >
> >Bill McShea with the Smithsonian Institute attended the A.T.
> >Megatransect meeting last November. At the meeting he proposed to
> >conduct a pilot predator survey along the A.T. in VA, WV, and MD  If
> >the pilot phase works out, he's interested in expanding the scope to
> >other sections of the A.T. Below is a brief description of the
> >project. Bill is currently working with his students to identify
> >where the sampling sites will be in the region he is surveying. If
> >you or anyone you know is interested in participating, or learning
> >more about the project - please feel free to contact me. I expect to
> >have more information in the next couple of weeks.  Please pass this
> >information along to other club members and potential new volunteers.
> >
> >Surveying predator populations along the AT
> >
> >A cooperative effort between Appalachian Trail Conservancy, National
> >Park Service, US Forest Service, and Smithsonian Institution is
> >developing a protocol for monitoring predator species along the AT.
> >The pilot study will happen April-November 2007 along the AT in
> >Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.  The survey will use
> >infra-red trip-cameras to photograph wildlife species at specific
> >points along the trail. It will rely on citizen groups to adopt
> >sections of the trail and agree to move cameras from point to point
> >on a monthly basis. The cooperative will supply the cameras,
> >supplies, and training. The cameras are digital so the pictures will
> >be shared between the volunteers, the organizations, and the
> >scientists. If you ever wanted to know if your favorite section of
> >trail has black bears or bobcats (or even the mythical mountain
> >lion) this is your chance. The agreement will be with groups, not
> >individuals, and groups will be allocated enough cameras and
> >supplies to complete their adopted section. We hope to have all
> >sections adopted by late February with training conducted in March.
> >Don't pass up this chance to make a real contribution to the AT
> >monitoring program and obtain some photos of elusive species that
> >inhabit the AT.
> >
> >
> >Laura Belleville
> >Regional Director
> >Southwest and Central Virginia Office
> >P.O. Box 174
> >Blacksburg, VA 24063
> >Direct line: (540) 953-3564
> >ATC Office: (540) 953-3571
> >
> >The <http://www.appalachiantrail.org/>Appalachian Trail Conservancy
> >is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the
> >conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a
> >250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia. Our mission
> >is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the clean air and
> >water, scenic vistas, wildlife and opportunities for recreation and
> >renewal along the entire Trail corridor. To become a member, call
> >304.535.6331, ext. 119, or visit our Web site at
> >www.appalachiantrail.org. There, you will also find volunteer
> >opportunities and general hiking information.
> >
> >
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