Ecological Restoration Seminar: Herps on the Range---Considering Amphibians and Reptiles When Managing Prairie

Herps on the Range: Considering amphibians and reptiles when managing prairie

Rebecca Christoffel
Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist 
Iowa State University

Many amphibians and reptiles are dependent on grasslands for habitat.  Methods used to maintain grasslands can have detrimental consequences for these herps.  Rebecca will discuss grassland-dependent amphibians and reptiles found in Iowa and steps that can be taken to reduce harm to these animals while managing habitat for them.  

4 p.m. May 1, 2013
Ecological Restoration Seminar
Tallgrass Prairie Center
University of Northern Iowa