Discussion with Charles Clarkson: "Conserving birds in an age of biodiversity loss through nature-based travel"
Birds are facing an uncertain future: Despite being on this planet for nearly 160 million years, they are experiencing steep and rapid declines - with North America losing approximately 30% of its total bird abundance in just a 50-year period. This talk will discuss the amazing evolutionary history of birds, the growing threats they now face, and what we must do to slow their loss and contribute to population growth. In this "all hands on deck" period of conservation, we all have a role to play in saving our birds and biodiversity. Conservation-themed birding travel will be highlighted as an effective, but little appreciated tool for conservation in the most biodiverse regions on earth.
Event brought to you by the Friends of the JPL