Sentinels of the Boreal

• Main Author: Koeck, Tomas
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: DigitalCommons@SHU 2021
• Subjects: Strix nebulosa; Alaska
• Online Access: https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/acadfest/2021/all/139; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRvPnMIfWp4

The boreal forest is the largest piece of uninterrupted forested wilderness in the world, stretching from Maine to Alaska in the Americas and being a prominent biome in Europe and Asia. This forest is home to many different species of wildlife such as moose, warblers, and even wolves. Yet few of these species can capture the mystique of of one of the most elusive animals in the Americas, the great gray owl. This film will present the beauty of the wild landscape of the boreal forest as well as the denizens that dwell beneath (and above) the canopy. The film includes footage of rare boreal species such as great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) and interviews of top researchers such as National Audubon Vice President of Boreal Conservation, Jeff Wells, who will touch on the threats that this biome faces as well as why the boreal forest is worth saving.