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Conservation Planning and Research Committee

Purpose

The Conservation Planning and Research Committee is committed to providing scientific recommendations and expertise about bird and habitat conservation in Ohio. The committee includes scientists, professors, land managers, conservationists and concerned citizens. The Conservation Planning and Research Committee will identify research needs for the state, develop conservation planning, and promote collaborative projects through partnerships. Several members of this committee work with the Upper Mississippi River & Great Lakes Region Joint Venture and other Bird Conservation Regions on a regular basis.

Goals:

  1. Play a lead role in prioritization of the focal areas for conservation projects and development of research needs for each section of the Ohio All-Bird Conservation Plan.
  2. Assist with the development of Best Management Practice (BMP) documents for Plan wetland/grassland focal species in Ohio, adapting existing documents from other sources whenever possible.
  3. Advance the implementation of the Ohio All-Bird Conservation Plan.
  4. Form sub-committees to target specific regions, habitat types, or conservation activities requiring additional committee attention.

Meeting Minutes

If you are interested in becoming a member of this committee or any other committee please contact Amanda Conover, Program Coordinator