April 27, 2025
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Martial Cottle Park, Edward Picnic Area
A Valued Species and Pest on Rangelands
The California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) is a beneficial species and a pest on rangelands. While conservation of California Ground Squirrels is important on rangelands where their ecological roles are valued, control measures may be necessary where their activities cause significant economic or ecological harm. At this workshop we will consider the role of ground squirrels on our natural working lands.
We will learn about decisions landowners and resource managers make for conservation versus control. We will hear about efforts to enhance ground squirrel habitat and thresholds for controlling ground squirrels to manage pest impact. We will also consider the efficacy of ground squirrel control methods including a) regulations covering ground squirrel control, b) integrated pest management, and c) future options
Instructors
| Doug Bell | East Bay Regional Park District |
| Devii Rao | UCCE Sonoma |
| Sheila Barry | UCCE Santa Clara |
| Roger Baldwin | UC Davis |
| Greg Meamber | Valley Water District |
| Edmund Duarte | Alameda County Agriculture Department |
Documents & Publications
Document | Author/Source |
| Agenda | |
| Attendees | |
| Doug Bell | |
| Devii Roa | |
| Sheila Barry | |
| Roger Baldwin | |
Document | Greg Meamber |
Document | Edmund Duarte |