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  • Riparian Ecosystems - The Conservation of Bat Species

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides an overview on the importance of diverse landscapes and forest stratification for healthy bat populations. Riparian areas hold significance for bats due to their association with fresh water, abundant flying insects, and availability of roosting sites like snags. However, despite their ecological importance, bats face threats, and some species are endangered or of concern. Studying and monitoring bats remain challenging due to their nocturnal behavior and remote roost locations.

    Overall, this course emphasizes the need for continued conservation efforts and research to protect bats and their crucial ecological roles in various ecosystems.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Bat Species in Riparian Ecosystems
    • Overview of Bat Species and their Habitats
    • Bat Species - Endangered Status and Impacts
    • Conservation Efforts

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for environmental, civil, hydraulic, riverine, other engineering professional whose job description may require a general knowledge of bat species, and their importance within riparian ecosystems.
    Publication Source: USDA NRCS

    Donald Parnell, PE

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