Management of Airport Wildlife Hazards (HD)

HD remaster of Ohio Fish & Wildlife Presentation Series webinar from March 10, 2014.

original video:    • Management of Airport Wildlife Hazards  

Webinar info:

Presenter: Jon Cepek, USDA Wildlife Services

Wildlife on airports is a very challenging situation for airports, the Federal Aviation Administration and wildlife professionals. Wildlife are often attracted to airports because of food sources, open water and habitat. This results in a situation hazardous to both wildlife and the flying public. An aircraft striking wildlife often results in the death of the animal, and damage to the aircraft. Sometimes this can be so significant that the aircraft is destroyed and there are human injuries or fatalities. Flight 1549 striking Canada geese and going down in the Hudson river is a recent high profile example of what can occur when an aircraft strikes wildlife. This webinar focuses on the challenges of managing wildlife in an airport environment. Wildlife strike information is presented, and strategies to manage wildlife attractants and wildlife on airports is discussed.

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