East Foundation lands are the cornerstone to our research program. Land is constantly changing, with some change happening rapidly (e.g., in response to prescribed burns) and some change happening more slowly (e.g., with brush encroachment). The application of a durable system to detect change (or trends) in wildlife and vegetation over time is essential for making informed management decisions not only today, but in the future.
East Foundation’s wildlife monitoring approach involves tested systems that are proven reliable. Each year from January to November we deploy a team of technicians, crew leaders, interns, and graduate students across our lands to count critters and vegetation. Graduate students often complete a related study towards their thesis or dissertation research.
Examples of graduate student study topics and research questions includes:
East Foundation’s wildlife monitoring system 1) helps determine the impacts of drought, disease, invasive plants, and non-native animals on its lands, and 2) engages emerging scientists in land stewardship principles and practices.
For more information or questions about this project contact Andrea Montalvo at amontalvo@eastfoundation.net.
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