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Image by Pavel Satraka
What happens when a tree dies in the forest? Follow along as we track the changes in the dead tree, from fresh dead, to hard snag, to soft snag to down log, and all of the life that follows in the decaying wood. The important ecological role of dead trees is explored, particularly by way of habitat use by the many species. In fact, almost 40% of forest wildlife are somehow dependent and tied to dead wood for their survival. Suggestions for management are included. The presentation is photo rich and might even include a song!
Ken Bevis
Ken Bevis is the Stewardship Biologist for the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Smmall Forest Landowner office. Ken is a lifelong hiker, hunter, fisherman, skier, bird watcher and avid naturalist. Originally from Virginia, he has lived in Washington since 1986, and has held a variety of positions in natural resource management including; the Forest Service, Yakama Indian Nation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (15 years) and now, DNR. Ken has a BS in Forestry and Wildlife from Virginia Tech (1979), and a Masters of Biology from Central Washington University (1994), where he studied Cavity Nesting Birds in three eastern Washington forest types. He now helps landowners learn how to manage small private forest lands for wildlife on their property. He makes frequent presentations for workshops, classes and Washington State University Extension programs and is a talented singer/guitar player as well. He continues to be fascinated with dead trees, and works daily on finding humor in everything.
This program is free and open to the public. It will be a Zoom meeting. The Whidbey Audubon Society meeting starts at 7:00, and the program will kick-off at 7:30. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.