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Octavo, laminated boards,181 pp.,black and white photographs, maps. Every year, pilots and their aircraft come into direct contact with birds and other wildlife, resulting in more than one billion dollars in damage per year. The United States Federal Aviation Administration has recorded a rise in these incidents over the past decade due to a range of factors. This book tackles the issue of what to do about wildlife in and around airports - from rural, small-craft airparks to major international airports. Whether the problem is birds or bats in the flight path or a moose on the runway, these expert contributors provide a thorough overview of the science behind wildlife management at airports. This well-written, carefully documented volume presents a clear synthesis of the research for wildlife managers, airport staff, and other interested nonscientists. The book belongs in the hands of all those charged with minimizing the risks that wildlife poses to air travel.…

Zustand: New. S. Department of Agriculture Editor(s): DeVault, Travis L.; Blackwell, Bradley F.; Belant, Jerrold L. Series: Wildlife Management and Conservation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 53, 53 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSAF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 182 x 252 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578. . 2013. Hardcover. . . . . …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 181 pages. 10.50x7.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. S. Department of Agriculture Editor(s): DeVault, Travis L.; Blackwell, Bradley F.; Belant, Jerrold L. Series: Wildlife Management and Conservation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 53, 53 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSAF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 182 x 252 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578. . 2013. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Gebunden. Zustand: New. S. Department of Agriculture&Uumlber den AutorTravis L. DeVault is a research wildlife biologist and project leader for the USDA National Wildlife Research Center and an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fis.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive overview of wildlife issues facing airports and how to minimize conflicts.Winner of the NWRC Publication Award of the National Wildlife Research CenterThe pilot watches the instrument panel and prepares for touchdown--a routine landing until a burst of birds, a coyote, or a herd of deer crosses the runway! Every year, pilots experience this tension and many aircraft come into direct contact with birds and other wildlife, resulting in more than one billion dollars in damage annually. The United States Federal Aviation Administration has recorded a rise in these incidents over the past decade due to the combined effects of more reporting, rebounding wildlife populations, and an increased number of flights. Wildlife in Airport Environments tackles the issue of what to do about encounters with wildlife in and around airports--from rural, small-craft airparks to major international hubs. Whether the problem is birds or bats in the flight path or a moose on the runway, the authors provide a thorough overview of the science behind wildlife management at airports. This well-written, carefully documented volume presents a clear synthesis for researchers, wildlife managers, and airport professionals. The book belongs in the hands of all those charged with minimizing the risks that wildlife pose to air travel.Wildlife in Airport Environments is the first book in the series Wildlife Management and Conservation and is published in association with The Wildlife Society.ContributorsMichael L. Avery, U.S. Department of AgricultureJerrold L. Belant, Mississippi State UniversityKristin M. Biondi, Mississippi State UniversityBradley F. Blackwell, U.S. Department of AgricultureJonathon D. Cepek, U.S. Department of AgricultureLarry Clark, U.S. Department of AgricultureTara J. Conkling, Mississippi State UniversityScott R. Craven, University of Wisconsin-MadisonPaul D. Curtis, Cornell UniversityTravis L. DeVault, U.S. Department of AgricultureRichard A. Dolbeer, U.S. Department of AgricultureDavid Felstul, U.S. Department of the InteriorEsteban Fernández-Juricic, Purdue UniversityAlan B. Franklin, U.S. Department of AgricultureSidney A. Gauthreaux Jr., Clemson UniversityMichael Lavelle, U.S. Department of AgricultureJames A. Martin, Mississippi State UniversityRebecca Mihalco, U.S. Department of AgriculturePaige M. Schmidt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThomas W. Seamans, U.S. Department of AgricultureKurt C. VerCauteren, U.S. Department of AgricultureBrian E. Washburn, U.S. Department of Agriculture.…