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Using Interpretive Signs and Theory-based Messaging to Protect the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus)

Creator:

Schoenleber, Carli

Abstract:

Although the human health and social benefits from outdoor recreation are numerous, there is mounting evidence that outdoor recreation can negatively impact wildlife. Shorebirds are known to be especially sensitive to recreation-related disturbance because they nest and forage directly on beaches that are often used for recreation. Many studies have...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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). Additionally, Schlacher and Thompson (2012) found human activity on beaches in Australia was associated with