In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Ken Bevis on the show to discuss how dead wood plays a critical role in the health of wildlife and forest ecosystems.
Photo credit to Teri J. Pieper
“It’s just such an important element in the natural ecosystem that it is an easy thing to overlook.”
– Ken Bevis, WA State Dept. of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist
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Resources Mentioned
- Ken Bevis Music Site
- True Bear Song by Ken Bevis
- “King of the Woods” Woodpecker Song
- Nest Box Handout
- Habitat Piles Article
- Dead Wood: The Afterlife of Trees by Ellen Wohl
- From the Forest to the Sea by Chris Maser
- Woodland Fish & Wildlife Publications
- Oregon Forest Resources Institute
- WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife: Snags – The Wildlife Tree
- Know Your Forest Learning Library
Favorite Tree & Bird
Interesting/Helpful Tools
Binoculars
Thank you Lauren! What fun.