The Wildlife Forecast, by Patricia Behnke

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Author Patricia Behnke is a senior editor with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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A monthly feature...

This column explores the challenges facing wildlife and their managers in a changing climate. Ms. Behnke interviews the experts and presents the information in easy-to-understand terms.

Each column also reports on what the FWC and its partners - both state and federal - are doing and suggests actions we can take as individual citizens to ensure a less stormy future for Florida's unique and precious wildlife.

Each column is also available as a PDF document, ideal for use by newspapers, magazines and other publications. Subscribe to our news releases by e-mail and receive the PDF version.

November 2009 - "Partnerships promise hope for Florida's wildlife"
October 2009 - "Migrating birds seek cooler temps as climate changes"
September 2009 - "Hurricanes add to the stresses on wildlife and coastlines"
August 2009 - "Climate change bill provides for wildlife and habitats"
July 2009 - "Lessen the impact of climate change - go native"
June 2009 - "Watch the coral reefs for effects of climate change"
May 2009 - "Go green: It's easier than you might think"
April 2009 - "Today's wildlife forecast: Overcast with patches of sun"

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