Trail recreation is growing in popularity as more people are getting outdoors for wellness, camaraderie, and connection to the natural world. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this growth in the Stowe area and across Vermont, as more long-time residents and recent migrants have gotten out to enjoy our public and conserved lands. However, trail recreation is not ecologically neutral and leads to disturbance of forests and wildlife. What do we know about the effects trail recreation has on wildlife and how do we manage trails to minimize their disturbance? Stowe Land Trust’s Conservation Program Manager and ecologist, Meredith Naughton, will share what science can tell us and what can be done to promote access to the outdoors for everyone, along with an ecologically functional landscape.
This program will be recorded and posted to our website and YouTube channel after the event.
SLT is excited to co-host this event with the North Branch Nature Center.
What: Webinar: The Impact of Trails on Wildlife: What We Know & What We Can Do
When: Tuesday, April 19th, 6:00 PM
Where: Zoom (link below)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82911100498?pwd=djczS0hPUDl2bkE0Q3J4T1ZBVWFiQT09
Meeting ID: 829 1110 0498
Passcode: 937781
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