Project Highlights

September 19, 2024

Project Highlight: Modeling Brown Treesnake Management Strategies

By Kylie Baker The Brown Treesnake Problem in Guam The accidental introduction of brown treesnakes to Guam after World War II, likely via U.S. military transport, has had devastating effects on the island’s ecosystem. These invasive, nocturnal, and arboreal predators have wiped out many native bird populations, leaving only a few forest species on the…

August 19, 2024

Project Highlight: Assessment of Pacific marten status in Olympic National Park: Are they headed to extirpation?

By Kylie Baker Olympic National Park, a vast wilderness of temperate rainforests, rugged mountains, and rich biodiversity, is home to many unique species. Among them is the Pacific marten (Martes caurina), a medium-sized member of the weasel family that has long inhabited the forested regions of the Pacific Northwest. However, the continued presence of the…

June 28, 2024

Student Project Highlight: Remote Sensing Assessments of Social Trails Fragmenting Subalpine Paradise Meadows

By Kylie Baker As summer approaches, Mount Rainier National Park, located about two hours south of Seattle, transforms into a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. On the western side of the park, the area known as Paradise is particularly beloved for its subalpine meadows, the Jackson Visitor Center, the historic Paradise Inn, and…