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What a Mesh! Snake Entanglement in Erosion Control Blankets
February 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar Description: In road construction projects across the United States, erosion control methods (e.g., erosion control blankets), are mandated to stimulate seedbed regeneration and prevent soil loss. Previous reports have suggested that snakes are vulnerable to entanglement in erosion control blankets. This presentation will discuss results from a literature review, field surveys, and two entanglement experiment that examined the factors correlated with snake’s risk of entanglement in erosion control blankets. In addition, this presentation will discuss how these results can help determine those species and individuals that are most vulnerable to entanglement as well as inform natural resource agencies on additional steps that can be taken to select products that pose low risks to wildlife.
Bio: Dr. Christopher Schalk is a Research Ecologist at the U.S. Forest Service’s Southern Research Station in Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. Chris earned his B.S. in Environmental Science at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and his PhD in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University. Chris’ research interests include understanding the effects of forest management on wildlife communities and the ecology and conservation of species of greatest conservation need, such as the alligator snapping turtle and Louisiana Pinesnake.
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VMS Code: AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept (What a Mesh! Snake Entanglement in Erosion Control Blankets)
