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Winter Meeting of the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Working Group
Date and time
Location
Avon Park Air Force Range
8005 County Road 64 Avon Park, FL 33825Description
Things that Fly
In the Headquarters Auditorium/Building 26
Avon Park Air Force Range
Agenda
8:00 AM
Rare species sub-committee meeting
Jennifer Navarra
9:00
LWREWG Meeting Start
Introductions & Updates
9:30
Florida’s Bonneted Bat
Conservation and life history of the endangered Florida bonneted bat (Eumops floridanus).
Jennifer Myers
Southwest Regional Conservation Biologist
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
10:15
Burning Around Eagle Nests
This presentation will review the state and federal guidelines for prescribed burning around bald eagle nests, followed by an opportunity to describe and discuss any issues or conflicts these guidelines may have with other management practices and objectives.
Michelle van Deventer
Statewide Coordinator - Bald Eagle Management Plan
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
10:45
Break
11:00
Overview of the National Wild Turkey Federation
Ricky Lackey
Regional Biologist
National Wild Turkey Federation
11:30
INRMP for Avon Park Air Force Range
Covering the changes made in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan to help the restoration and recovery of endangered species and their habitats.
Mark Fredlake
Endangered Species Biologist
Avon Park Air Force Range
12:30
Field Trip to Bonneted Bats nest sites
What has the Air Force done and what is it going to do for the Florida Bonneted Bat? (Approx 30- 45 minutes)
Brian Scofield
Biologist
United State Fish and Wildlife Service
Following the meeting
Fire Team Search Sub-Committee Meeting
Snacks and drinks to share with the group graciously welcome at LWREWG meetings! Paper goods, utensils and drinking water will be provided.
Meetings of the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Working Group are for professionals, volunteers, and members of the general public interested in helping the long-term protection of the native plants, animals and natural communities of this unique region of Florida.