Program SocietySociety for for Conservation Conservation Biology Biology 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology Connecting Systems, Disciplines, and Stakeholders Baltimore, Maryland, USA • July 21-25, 2013 www.conbio.org/2013 Baltimore,2013 Maryland, USA Auckland,2011 New Zealand Edmonton,2010 Alberta, Canada Beijing,2009 China Chattanooga,2008 Tennessee, USA Port2007 Elizabeth, South Africa About the International Congress for Conservation Biology San2006 Jose, California, USA Welcome to our international forum for addressing conservation challenges. The International Congress for Conservation Biology Universidade2005 de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil is the global gathering spot for presenting and discussing new research and developments in conservation science and practice. From North America to Asia and Oceania to Europe, ICCB Columbia2004 University, New York, New York, USA moves around the world and is recognized as the most important global meeting for conservation professionals and students. University2003 of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota, USA Most importantly, the ICCB connects conservation professionals and serves as the premier networking opportunity for anyone University2002 of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom interested in conservation. University2001 of Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii, USA About the Society for Conservation Biology Dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving University2000 of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA Earth’s biological diversity, SCB is a global community of conservation professionals with members working in more than University1999 of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland, USA 100 countries. The Society’s membership comprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private Macquarie1998 University, Sydney, Australia conservation workers, and students. 1997 Victoria University, Victoria, British Columbia , Canada SCB publishes the flagship peer-reviewed journal of the field, Conservation Biology, and the cutting-edge online journal, Brown1996 University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Conservation Letters. The Society provides many benefits to its community, including local, regional, and global networking, Colorado1995 State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA an active conservation-policy program, and free online access to publications for members in developing countries. SCB also administers a postdoctoral program, the David H. Smith University1994 of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Conservation Research Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Cedar Tree Foundation. Arizona1993 State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA Virginia1992 Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA www.conbio.org University1991 of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA University1990 of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA University1989 of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada University1988 of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA Montana1987 State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA 1 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology ICCB 2013 Congress Guide Introduction to the Congress 1. CONGRESS THEME ....................................... 2 Full Congress Schedule & Program MONDAY, JULY 22 .................................. 54 2. WELCOME.......................................................3 SCB President & SCB Executive Director 3 Poster Session 78 ICCB Chair 4 TUESDAY, JULY 23 .................................. 88 ICCB Scientific Program Chair 5 Poster Session 112 SCB Board, Editors, and Staff 6 The Oriole Bird 7 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 .......................... 122 Speed-Poster Session 140 3. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ............... 8 THURSDAY, JULY 25 .............................. 146 4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .............. .............10-11 NOTES ................................................... 167 5. SPONSORS .................................... ........... 12-13 CONFERENCE CENTER MAPS ............... 173 6. LOCAL INFORMATION ............... ................. 14 City of Baltimore 14 Congress details: wireless, speaker room, etc. 16 Transport 17 Practical Information 18 Dining options, Discounts, Groceries 20-21 7. FIELD TRIPS ................................. ............. .. 22 8. ECO-FRIENDLY ICCB.................................. ... 24 9. SCB CARBON OFFSET PROJECT ................... 25 9. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE ........................... 27 10. PRESENTER INFORMATION ...................... 28 11. MODERATOR INFORMATION ................... 29 12. SPECIAL EVENTS ....................................... 30 Summary 30-31 Pre/Post Congress Workshops 32-33 Plenary Speakers 34-37 Chapter Activities 38 SCB Awards 40-41 Student Activities 42-43 Lunchtime Workshops 44-45 Silent Auction 46 Closing Reception 47 13. EXHIBITORS ............................. ............48-52 ICCB 2013: CONNECTING SYSTEMS, DISCIPLINES, AND STAKEHOLDERS Congress Theme Connecting Systems, Disciplines, and Stakeholders SCB’s International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) is the most important international meeting for conservation professionals and students. ICCBs are a forum for addressing conservation challenges and for presenting new research and developments in conservation science and practice. Most importantly, ICCBs connect our global community of conservation professionals and are the major networking outlet for anyone interested in conservation. The Chesapeake Bay region, rich in cultural and historical heritage and conservation challenges and success stories, provides the perfect setting for the theme of ICCB 2013. The effective maintenance and restoration of Earth’s biological diversity requires an integrated approach to conservation. Only by “Connecting Systems, Disciplines, and Stakeholders,” can we effectively slow and reverse the continued loss of biodiversity. 2 Welcome from SCB President and SCB Executive Director Society for Conservation Biology Welcome to Baltimore, Maryland, also known as “Charm City,” because of its welcoming and friendly people. Established in 1729, Baltimore is part of the Patapsco River estuary, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. It is a busy seaport and a major center of scientific research and development. We hope you will take time to enjoy its rich history, interesting places, and diverse people during the 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology. Whether you are attending your first ICCB meeting or your 16th (like Paul), the local organizing committee has organized outstanding symposia, workshops, plenary sessions, field trips, and social gatherings, including a pub crawl and a crab feast. Our theme, Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders, highlights the importance of an integrated approach to conserving and restoring Earth’s biological diversity. Reversing the decline of biodiversity demands that we work together, integrating systems, disciplines, and stakeholders. During the next few days you will be seeing and hearing about the work and achievements Dr. Paul Beier of other conservation biologists, and sharing your stories. This sharing won’t SCB President 2011-2013 occur only in the formal sessions, but also in the hallways, coffee shops, the Professor, Conservation Biology exhibit hall, poster sessions, and many social gatherings. Each event at the and Wildlife Ecology, School Congress is an opportunity to build a community of scientists dedicated to of Forestry, Northern Arizona conserving life on Earth. From pre-conference workshops to post-Congress University gatherings you will have the opportunity to laugh, dine, and toast your successes and commiserate about conservation challenges still ahead. There is still space available on a few field trips—check at the registration desk for opportunities to observe local conservation challenges and successes. The ICCB is a true celebration of life on Earth and our individual and collective efforts to make a difference in our local, regional, and global communities. At the Congress we will reflect on our accomplishments and challenges, and we will experience pride in being the Society for Conservation Biology. Maintaining and restoring Earth’s biological diversity by generating science, disseminating science, advocating for the use of science, and informing conservation policy is who we are and what we do. Enjoy the conference. Continue your great work until we meet again. Paul Beier, SCB President 2011-2013 Anne Hummer, SCB Executive Director Anne Hummer SCB Executive Director A global community of conservation professionals advancing the science and practice of conserving the Earth’s biodiversity. www.conbio.org 3 Welcome from ICCB Chair Department of Biological Sciences 100 College Drive Allentown, PA 18104 Phone: 610-606-4606 www.cedarcrest.edu 6 May 2013 Dear Delegates, Welcome to the 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB). Past ICCBs have been the premiere meeting for conservation professionals, practitioners, educators, and researchers. And this ICCB will be no different. There will be workshops, short-courses, focus groups, symposia, and contributed presentations that cover the full-range of our discipline, and exciting plenaries that will inspire us all. The theme for this Congress, Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders, recognizes that the effective maintenance and restoration of Earth’s biological diversity requires an integrated approach. Only through the integration of systems, disciplines, and stakeholders can we effectively slow and reverse the continued loss