The New Amphibian Chytrid Fungus (Bsal): A Workshop to Protect Biodiversity
at the
North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference 2021
Workshop Overview:
Links to talks:
- Introduction: What’s the problem (Maria Forzan)
- Current State of Knowledge (Matthew Gray)
- Decision Science & Proactive Management Strategies (Evan Grant)
3 Main Asks:
(1) Prevent introduction of Bsal
(2) Protect the environment
(3) Keep your eyes on the ground in the field
Remember if you see something in field email: [email protected]
What is Bsal?
USA risk map showing the total relative risk of Bsal to native US salamanders based on the introduction and consequences assessment (from Richgels et al. 2016).
North American Bsal Task Force Work Groups: