Listen "Forestry for the Bats: How Forest Management Supports Kansas Bat Populations"
Episode Synopsis
Forests aren’t just for trees—they’re vital habitats for bats, too. In this episode, Rural and Community Forester Chelsea Hanson joins us to explore how thoughtful forest management can support healthy bat populations across Kansas. From protecting roost trees and managing riparian buffers to using prescribed fire and timber harvests wisely, Chelsea explains how forestry practices can create better conditions for bats to roost, forage, and thrive. Tune in to learn how landowners and communities alike can help keep Kansas’s forests—and its bats—healthy for generations to come.KDWP: https://ksoutdoors.gov/Wildlife-Habitats/Wildlife-ConservationNRCS: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/kansasK-State Extension Bat Information: https://www.wildlife.k-state.edu/species/bats/Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation: https://www.merlintuttle.org/
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