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Annalisa Shehab

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The cities of Eugene and Springfield have created parks and natural areas for recreational use, such as Georgia Pacific Natural Area and Howard Buford Park which provide habitat for target species such as the Oregon Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus affinus) and Northwestern Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata). These public natural areas are designed to increase human interaction with nature while minimizing disturbance to wildlife. Northwestern Pond Turtles and Oregon Vesper Sparrows are species native to Oregon that inhabit these areas and serve as wildlife attractions for visitors. Through conducting visual encounter surveys on Northwestern Pond Turtles and point count surveys on birds, including the Oregon Vesper Sparrow, our research aims to inform future park management practices. Our study sites are Georgia Pacific Natural Area and Mt. Pisgah at Howard Buford Recreation Area. Our goal is to understand the effects that human interactions have on wildlife and recommend future management practices to enhance visitors' experiences with nature while emphasizing wildlife conservation. In partnership with Friends of Buford Park and Willamalane Parks and Recreation District, this project will explore how the management of parks can benefit both wildlife habitats and provide the desired visitor experience. 317 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON • 2024 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

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University of Oregon / 2024

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Annalisa Shehab