

Tue, Nov 16
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Cape Fear Arch Fourth Quarterly Meeting
Time & Location
Nov 16, 2021, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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About The Event
Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 Introductions & Updates
9:15 – 9:20 MOU update and deadline
9:25 – 9:45 Clyde Sorenson, NC State University The Asian Longhorned Tick: A New Threat to North Carolina Wildlife, Clyde will discuss the occurrence and biology of this new introduced tick species and what it might mean for deer and other wildlife.
9:50 – 10:10 Alicia Davis, NC Wildlife Resources Commission Getting Edu-Gatored in North Carolina: Alicia is the NC WRC’s alligator biologist, working to learn more about alligators in our state. Hear about the lesser-known ecological benefits of these reptiles and challenges facing alligators at the northern extent of their range.
10:15 – 10:35 Casey Phillips, NC Wildlife Resources Commission Optimizing Forest Management for Habitat and Revenue on NC Game Lands: NCWRC has entered into a joint project with NCSU to develop a linear programing based forest management plan that optimizes the timing of silvicultural treatments to meet both habitat and financial goals for the agency.
10:35 – 11:00 Open Discussion
11:00 Wrap Up