In this program, learn about our collaborative research on Box Turtles in northern Virginia. Box Turtles are thought to have declined by as much as 75% in the Mid Atlantic and mortality from mowing is likely to be an important factor in rural areas. Co-Director Bert Harris covers our efforts to survey and track Box Turtles in northern Virginia. He presents the preliminary results from our first three years of research, which includes population density estimates and activity periods to help landowners decide when to mow their fields.
