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Hello! My name is Derek and I am the Director of Natural Resources and Research at Wesselman Woods. I hope this project helps connect people with nature and encourages us to learn more about the animals that call this city home!
Wesselman Woods Wildlife WatchAbout Wesselman Woods Wildlife Watch
- Wesselman Woods is home to the largest urban old-growth forest in the U.S with over 200 acres of land, making this camera trap project like none other. This project is composed of 9 cameras around various locations in the nature preserve. Cameras are placed on trees near corridors or "wildlife highways" where wildlife is most likely to traverse. These cameras are deployed four times a year during the months of January, April, July, and October. During these months, the cameras run continuously for 30 days. After these deployment periods, we often capture thousands of photos to upload onto this project page. Because our research team is so small, we really depend on citizen scientists and volunteers to help us go through the photo tagging process.
Why is this Important?
Understanding urban animal behavior is more important now than ever before. By utilizing this camera trap study, we are able to understand what wildlife is living in the city and how it utilizes an urban forest. Wesselman Woods is a prime location for this project because it houses biodiversity specific to an old-growth forest, making it a unique ecosystem to monitor. With the help of the community, we can turn our camera trap photos into data! This will contribute to scientific literature, local legislature, and community involvement. Channel your inner naturalist and help us tag some wildlife photos!