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Airport bird control

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bird Damage Unit Records --

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: NWRC 0010
Abstract

The Bird Damage Unit Records (NWRC 0010) document the activities of NWRC researchers from the early 1900s through the early 2000s as they worked to protect agricultural interests from bird depredations and disease, both domestically and abroad. The NWRC bird unit has worked with a diverse group of cooperators including airports, universities, farmers, feedlot operators, the U.S. military, and other associated researchers to effectively reduce bird damage to a variety of resources.

Dates: 1914 - 2008

Gainesville Field Station Records --

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0006
Abstract The Gainesville, Florida, Field Station was established in 1944. The original mission of the field station involved the study of rodent damage to Florida sugarcane but evolved over the years to include research on controlling bird and mammal damage to rice, fruit, aquaculture, and other agricultural interests. The Gainesville Field Station Records contain materials dated from the 1940s through the early 2000s, including administrative records, images, and research records related to bird...
Dates: 1914-2017

Larry Clark Records---

 Collection
Identifier: NWRC 0058
Abstract Larry Clark began his career with the NWRC in 1991, where he worked as a research scientist in both the Bird and Wildlife Disease Programs. He served as the Assistant Director of the NWRC from 2005-2008, and Director of the Center from 2008-2019. Records in this collection include administrative records and research records pertaining to birds, brown treesnakes, and the development of predacides. Images of research activities and video interviews of Clark are also included in this...
Dates: 1963 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2008