Training

See also: California Red Legged Frog, Habitat Restoration

This one-day workshop presented several techniques for habitat management for California red-legged frog. The lecture drew from the expertise of presenter Trish Tatarian, who discussed habitat characteristics occupied by breeding red-legged frog, and the success in rehabilitating ponds in different environments. The course included an overview of the biology of the animal and how it uses its environment, based on more than 10 years of radio-telemetry research of the animal across a variety of climatic regimes. The presenter discussed creating new habitat and maintaining or enhancing, existing habitat based on the best available science.

Workshop Format

• This workshop consisted of an indoor lecture with group discussions.

Workshop Objectives

By attending the course, participants:

• Developed a basic understanding of the biological requirements of the species and how that applies to their habitat requirements.  
• Identified key components of their habitat requirements in a variety of situations, from man-made ponds to in-stream pools, as well as upland habitats.
• Identified management techniques of aquatic and upland habitats to benefit the species.
• Presented case examples and success stories.

Topics Discussed

• Overview of the biology of California red-legged frog
• Physical parameters of occupied habitats
• Design and management of ponds
• Management of various habitats:
• Management of invasive species