Old-Growth Forests Provide Climate Change Relief for Some Bird Species, Study Finds

Old-Growth Forests Provide Climate Change Relief for Some Bird Species, Study Finds

Many bird species are sensitive to temperature fluctuations, especially the extreme ones that come with climate change. Global heating is especially difficult for birds, who need shade, cool water and breezes to cool down. A new study by the Oregon State University College of Forestry suggests some bird species can get relief from climate change […]

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Broad-scale declines in forest birds of the Canadian Acadian Forest due to deforestation

Broad-scale declines in forest birds of the Canadian Acadian Forest due to deforestation

According to recent research headed by Oregon State University that quantifies the effects of forest “degradation” on avian habitat, bird species that reside in wooded areas are under threat from human-caused changes to forest composition. “To date, forest loss has been the main focus of conservation policy, which is well warranted because it has a […]

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