WOS Monthly Meeting, Monday, November 3, 2025
Ashley Martens: “Birds of Washington’s Old Growth Forests”
All forest stages have an important ecological role to play. The old-growth stage of a forest is especially important because of its unique make-up, including trees with hollow cavities and other features critical to bird populations. Multiple canopy layers and berry-producing plants are beneficial for many bird species, providing food and shelter.
Ashley Martens, is the Intermountain West Regional Manager of the Old-Growth Forest Network (https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/). Her organization seeks to identify and preserve remnant old growth forests in all US counties through partnerships with private, tribal, state and federal entities. Her educational and experiential background in ecology, wildlife biology, education, restoration and mindfulness primed her perfectly for work with the Old-Growth Forest Network. She will discuss the types of old growth forests found in Washington State and key bird species found in them.
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