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The Impact of Global Climate Change 7672 Phenology of black cherry and eastern tent caterpillars: The impact of global climate Paper change Audience members will gain a better understanding of how climate change can affect plant-insect interactions What will I get out of this? and the adaptations of spring herbivores to cope with it. Abstract Phenological shis and the subsequent disruption of biotic interactions they provoke are among the most evident effects of climate change. We integrated phenology observations with lab manipulations to understand the seasonality of a common forest herbivore native to the U.S., the eastern tent caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum), and to forecast its response to climate change. ese caterpillars have fluctuating populations, and early spring synchrony between caterpillar hatching and host plant (black cherry) budburst could be a major factor affecting populations, which would grow under synchrony and collapse under asynchrony. We documented the phenology of M. americanum and black cherry in Rock Creek Park, DC and identified their main temperature-related physiological restrictions. is study involved sampling 11 populations from three national parks, four state parks, and several private properties. We found population-level variation in seasonality-relevant traits of eastern tent caterpillars, suggesting that the caterpillar’s vulnerability to climate change differs among populations. Keywords Climate change, insects Lead author / Mariana Abarca PhD Candidate Session organizer The George Washington University [email protected] Additional John T. Lill, The George Washington University authors / organizers If this is a session of Invited Speakers or a Panel Discussion, additional speakers/panelists and titles of their presentations are given here 7920 Informing Coastal Resiliency: Shorebird Nest Site Selection in a Post-Storm Environment Paper How to collect and utilize sensitive species and habitat data to inform wildlife compatible resiliency planning What will I get out of this? Abstract In response to climate change driven storms and sea level rise, coastal parks are grappling with resiliency strategies. Options include sand placement and dune construction, which may conflict with wildlife management. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck Gateway National Recreation Area, flattening dunes and giving biologists the opportunity to document changes in breeding piping plover habitat selection. In 2013/2014 GATE biologists recorded nest sites, derived available habitat from pre and post storm aerial imagery and mapped landcover. Results indicate increased nesting habitat, which piping plovers utilized. Nest distance from the intertidal zone increased, compared with pre-storm data, reducing nest flooding by 100%. GATE is involved in testing the iPlover app, which utilizes nest data to explore the influences of sand placement and sea level rise on piping plover nesting. e ability to understand shorebird responses to these variables is critical to formulating resiliency options that are compatible with endangered species recovery. Keywords Shorebirds, Resiliency, Hurricanes Lead author / Hanem Abouelezz Biologist Session organizer National Park Service [email protected] Additional authors / organizers If this is a session of Invited Speakers or a Panel Discussion, additional speakers/panelists and titles of their presentations are given here 7975 Using Science to Respond and Communicate Coastal Change: From Measured, to Paper Collaborative, to Opportunistic With pressing needs for scientific decision support and avid community interest, Cape Cod National Seashore What will I get out of this? collaborates to monitor and educate about coastal and climate change. Abstract e challenges of coastal change oen materialize in an emergency, with little opportunity to build data and management programs in advance. Cape Cod National Seashore has been both prepared and lucky. e NPS long-term monitoring program established a strong science staff with peer-reviewed protocols in place to track the implications of storms and climate. When the latest Atlantic hurricane (Sandy) hit, research was ongoing. e NPS funded studies to prepare and recover, distributing short-term funding while standardizing methods, and sharing equipment and expertise. e likely result: a coordinated science program addressing salt marsh retreat, storm run-up, inlet formation and barrier beach management. e short term response has merged with a well-planned science and management program. To communicate with managers and educators, scientists have become videographers and web authors, to supplement reports and peer-reviewed publications. We anticipate the next major coastal change event with respectful caution as well as scientific curiosity. Keywords coasts, climate, communication Lead author / Mark Adams GIS Specialist Session organizer Cape Cod National Seashore [email protected] Additional Dr. Graham Giese, Coastal Geomorphologist, Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown MA. authors / organizers Dr. Megan Tyrrell, Research and Monitoring Coordinator, Cape Cod National Seashore, North Truro MA Dr. Sophia Fox, Aquatic Ecologist, Cape Cod National Seashore, North Truro MA Dr. Tim P Smith. Restoration Ecologist, Cape Cod National Seashore, North Truro MA Dr. Stephen Smith, Plant Ecologist, Cape Cod National Seashore, North Truro MA Kelly Medeiros, Hydrologic Technician, Cape Cod National Seashore, North Truro MA If this is a session of Invited Speakers or a Panel Discussion, additional speakers/panelists and titles of their presentations are given here 7980 Climate Observations and Ecological Connections in Alaska’s Arctic Parks Paper Attendees will better understand the climatic trends and connections to ecological conditions in the Arctic. What will I get out of this? Abstract Climate observations have evolved over 60 years in Alaska’s arctic parks and show consistent long-term trends. Average temperatures have increased at least 4 degrees C and models project similar increases over the next 30-100 years. Ecological connections to the observed and projected climatic changes are significant. e length of time when shore-fast ice is present in Bering Land Bridge and Cape Krusenstern has decreased, affecting the impacts of storms on shoreline, and has effects on harvested populations of marine mammals. Warming permafrost will drive habitat transformation and important dependent subsistence wildlife populations. Winter icing events caused by increasing rain on snow have caused foraging hardships for ungulates and are likely to increase with warming winters. Fire frequency and severity is likely to increase, making for an ecosystem canted toward earlier seral stages. Finally, human responses to the changes include increasing shipping and resource development in a now summer ice-free ocean. Keywords Arctic, Climate Change Lead author / Guy Adema Natural Resource Team Lead Session organizer NPS Alaska Region [email protected] Additional Neitlich, Peter authors / organizers Lawler, Jim Sousanes, Pam Jones, Tahzay If this is a session of Invited Speakers or a Panel Discussion, additional speakers/panelists and titles of their presentations are given here 8021 Kahilina'i: Building Partnerships and Saving Trails on the Kona Coast Poster The audience will learn about our successes building community-based partnerships with State offices, Native What will I get out of this? Hawaiian Organizations, and descendant Native Hawaiian communities through trail stabilization projects Abstract Continuing the legacy of caring for trails practiced by generations of Native Hawaiian families along the Kona coast, earthquake damaged sections of the Kīholo-Puakō and the Pikohene-Kapalaoa have been repaired and stabilized. In a partnership effort by the National Park Service, Hui Aloha Kīholo (a Native Hawaiian Organization), Hawai‘i Division of State Parks, Nā Ala Hele State Trails and Access Program, the ‘ohana (families) of Napu‘u and community volunteers these ancient and historic trails have been repaired so they can safely be safely traveled by cultural practitioners and recreational hikers alike. e preservation team, made up of NPS archaeologists and Hawaiian stonemasons, hosted a variety of public workshops focused on traditional skills of dry-set stonemasonry and cutting edge technologies used to document the process, including LIDAR mapping. Keywords community, trails, partnerships Lead author / Lehua Alapai Session organizer Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail [email protected] Additional authors / organizers If this is a session of Invited Speakers or a Panel Discussion, additional speakers/panelists and titles of their presentations are given here 7934 Assessing the Dynamic Tension Among Science, Management and Community Paper Engagement at Boston Harbor Islands NRA Simple framework for assessing scientific studies for three factors - quality of science, management relevance, and What will I get out of this? community engagement, through case studies at an urban park. Abstract Parks in urban settings have a tremendous opportunity to engage students and community volunteers in park stewardship and citizen-science, but also have the challenge of balancing community engagement priorities with the need to protect park resources and also facilitate science that will inform park management. Adding to this dynamic tension is the pressure from external researchers to utilize park lands as study sites, and the push from both within and outside park management to provide opportunities for partnerships around
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