A changing climate will have significant implications for species that rely on Alberta’s natural systems – both human and wild.
On Feb. 23, Dr. Christopher Shank and Guy Greenaway will co-present on their participation in the Biodiversity Management and Climate Change Adaptation project that focused on developing knowledge and tools to support the management of Alberta’s biodiversity in a changing climate. The talk is the February event for Bow Valley Naturalists. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Banff Seniors Centre (upstairs at 107 Bear Street).
Shank and Greenaway will briefly summarize the results of the project, with special reference to potential effects of climate change on species, especially pikas, and development of Adapt-Action, a tool for municipalities to understand the local implications of climate change, and respond using ecosystem-based approaches.
Dr. Shank is a wildlife biologist living in Cochrane. Prior to 2006, he was provincial biodiversity specialist for Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Since then, he has split his time between establishing protected areas in Afghanistan, researching biodiversity issues in Alberta and wilderness travel.
Dr. Greenaway is project manager with the Miistakis Institute and works in conservation planning, conservation communication and private land conservation. He has worked on conservation policy and land use planning tools including Cost of Community Services Studies, Transfer of Development Credits programs, and the Adapt-action tool.
All are welcome and admission is free.
