Jim Ozier
Jim Ozier
animal gone ignored largely secretive unnoticed
It's been an animal that's been largely ignored and gone unnoticed over the years. It is a very secretive animal that has just disappeared quietly.
declining die species
They are an important and declining species that we don't want to see die out.
lose
If they lose their habitat, they are pretty well gone.
believe bird easier inches might survived
With a little bird like that - it's only about 5 inches long - it would be easier to believe that might have survived than even the woodpecker.
encourage maintain work
We want to work with landowners to encourage them to maintain the habitat.
brink comeback disease effects encourage extinction growth hope nest population prevent protect sites treating
We hope to prevent the devastating effects of this disease by treating the young early. While peregrines have made a comeback from the brink of extinction nationwide, there is still a need to protect their nest sites and encourage population growth in Georgia.
decline discuss document ensure habitat identify pocket remaining research steps survival
Our research will document the decline of pocket gophers in Georgia, identify remaining habitat and discuss steps to ensure the long-term survival of this species.