Natural History and Techniques of Surveying Sierra Nevada Wildlife (NARTC 182)

2 Units
Total lecture hours: 34
A field lecture course at High Sierra Institute to train and inform U.S. Forest Service employees, college students, and community members on the natural history and methods of surveying and monitoring Sierra mammals, raptors, uncommon songbirds, reptiles and amphibians. Natural history topics covered include field identification of pelage, tracks, plumage, life cycle specifics, geographic ranges, habitat ecological niche, field signs, behavioral patterns, and State and federal listed status. Techniques of surveying and monitoring wildlife include types of track plates, hair snare systems, and the various models of passive and active remote, motion-sensitive cameras. Mammal detection emphasis will be on sensitive meso-carnivores.