Tag: Forest and Wildlife Ecology
-
Posted on July 7, 2023
Ticks may be able to spread chronic wasting disease between Wisconsin deer
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds that ticks can harbor transmissible amounts of the protein particle that causes chronic wasting […]
-
Posted on June 29, 2023
Make great memories at Kemp Natural Resources Station summer events
Those in search of summer fun are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming events at Kemp Natural Resources Station, located on picturesque Tomahawk Lake […]
-
Posted on March 30, 2023
Marine protected area in Hawaii benefits fish populations, the tuna fishing industry and Native people
Carefully placed no-fishing zones can help fish populations thrive. And these zones, despite restricting where fishing is allowed, can help the fishing industry prosper as […]
-
Posted on January 20, 2023
Once and future wildfires: Jed Meunier, CALS alum and great-grandson of Aldo Leopold, is changing perceptions of infernos
On a blustery spring day, Jed Meunier MS’05 and his team are climbing Wisconsin’s Castle Rock bluff, searching for treasure. From the outside, the gnarled […]
-
Posted on January 17, 2023
A soaring success in bird conservation
You could say Stanley Temple’s life has been for the birds. His interest in all things avian was nurtured at a young age by his mentor, Rachel […]
-
Posted on November 9, 2022
Marine Protected Area creates spillover benefits for tuna fishing in Hawaii
A new study shows that carefully placed no-fishing zones can provide benefits for both fishermen and fish populations. Jennifer Raynor, a professor of natural resource economics at […]
-
Posted on September 28, 2022
Where, exactly, are the warblers? New maps can help conservationists protect biodiversity
As humans continue to drastically alter landscapes across the country, birds suffer the consequences. By at least one estimate, the population of North American birds […]
-
Posted on April 16, 2022
Nationwide maps of bird species can help protect biodiversity
New, highly detailed and rigorous maps of bird biodiversity could help protect rare or threatened species. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison developed the maps […]
-
Posted on March 3, 2022
A look back on a campaign for the future
In the fall of 2015, the University of Wisconsin–Madison set its sights on the future — and it set them high. The ambitious goal: raise […]
-
Posted on September 20, 2021
Nearby forest loss predicts future deforestation on protected lands
Protected forests are unlikely to be cut down when they are surrounded by intact forests. Conversely, the more degraded the boundaries of a protected area […]