Ready for
a Nap
Did you know that Ohio
has only three "true" hibernating animals?
They are the bat (all species), the groundhog and the jumping mouse.
Others
may go into periods of dormancy but don't have the significant
metabolic decrease these animal have.
A groundhog's heart rate goes from 80 beats per minute to four,
while its body temperature goes from 98 degrees Fahrenheit to 38
degrees. Even true hibernators do get up every few weeks to nibble
on food and use the restroom.
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Natural Resources Management
Because of the rapid
development Delaware County has experienced, conserving natural resources is a
top priority of the park district. To help manage the natural areas within our
parks, Preservation Parks of Delaware County created the position of Natural
Resources Technician.
Major responsibilities of this position include establishing, implementing and
evaluating resource management programs for the park district. Current resource
management projects include:
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Wildlife Management
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Prairie/Grassland Management
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Invasive Species Control
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Wetland Conservation
If you have any questions
about natural resource management in our parks, or you would like to get
involved, please contact:
Chris Roshon
Natural Resources Technician
croshon@preservationparks.com
(740)272-2903
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