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PINE SAVANNAH: Research and Monitoring Needs

The genetic viability of the remnant Red-cockaded Woodpecker population should be evaluated.

The Red-cockaded Woodpecker population has been monitored for nearly 20 years. Monitoring of productivity, cavity and habitat use, dispersal patterns, etc. should continue.

The health of pine stands should be monitored regularly to reduce losses to bark beetles and other possible hazards.

Restored pine savannahs should be monitored for colonization by Bachman's Sparrows and other species within the habitat suite.

Composition and structure of understory vegetation should be monitored within restored pine savannahs.

The habitat requirements of Brown-headed Nuthatches and Chuck-will's-widows in maritime pine savannahs need to be investigated.

Chuck-will's-widows are poorly represented on BBS surveys. Development and use of a different survey program may be required to assess future population trends.

The influence of habitat restoration on colonization and breeding success of both Brown-headed and Chuck-will's-widow should be evaluated.
 
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