Conserving Montana's Birds and Their Habitats Through Partnerships

Catherine S. Wightman,* Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, Montana 59620 Amy Cilimburg, Montana Audubon, 1601 Tamarack Street, Missoula, Montana 59802

Beth Hahn, USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, Montana 59807

Pete Husby, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 10 East Babcock Street, Bozeman, Montana 59715

Janene Lichtenberg, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Wildlife Management Program, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855

Kristina Smucker, Avian Science Center, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 59812

Daniel Casey, American Bird Conservancy, 33 Second St. East, Suite 10, Kalispell, Montana 59901

Kenneth Sambor, Northern Great

Abstract

The Montana Bird Conservation Partnership is a consortium of representatives from state, tribal, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals who are dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats in Montana. Our goals are to work collaboratively to keep common birds common and to conserve, protect and restore sensitive species and habitats. We work to recognize the social and economic value of birds to the people of Montana. We also use the best available science to identify conservation opportunities. Over 300 species of birds regularly breed, winter, or migrate through Montana. Of these, 82 are considered to have sensitive or at-risk populations. Montana's birds are threatened by habitat loss stemming from changing land use practices and energy and subdivision development. Global climate change may exacerbate these threats. We will present current Montana Bird Conservation Partnership projects, our action plan, focal species initiatives, and examples of successful conservation-in-action projects. Find out how you and/ or your organization can get involved at the local or state level. Learn more about the most exciting and forward-thinking bird partnership in the region!

Montana Chapter Of The Wildlife Society 49St Annual Meeting

Multiplying Human Impacts Bordering Open Space: Challenges For Wildlife Habitat And Connectivity Protection

February 22-25, 2011 Missoula, Montana

General Abstracts

Alphabetical By First Author's Last Name (* Denotes Presenter)