ERIN E. BARDING
PhD Graduate Student/Research Assistant
Contact Info:
Dept. of Forestry
122 T.P. Cooper Building
Lexington, KY 40546
Phone: 859-257-5820
e-mail: eebarding@uky.edu
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Advisor:
Dr. Michael J. Lacki
Education:
B.S. in Biological Sciences with Teacher Certification
Eastern Illinois University 2001.
M.S. in Biological Sciences
Eastern Illinois University 2006.
Academic Interests:
I am interested in wildlife ecology & management. My current research focuses on the population assessment of the reintroduced population of river otters (Lutra canadensis) in Kentucky. The objectives of my study are to:
1) determine the distribution & relative abundance of otters in KY
2) determine population demographics, including reproductive characteristics of otters in KY based on carcass analysis
3) determine food habits of otters based on analysis of stomach & scat contents
4) develop habitat models for river otters in KY
5) develop population model for otters in KY to develop a harvest protocol for otters in the state
Personal Interests:
I enjoy camping, kayaking, birding, herping and traveling.
Recent Projects:
For my master’s research, I investigated the movements and habitat selection of raccoons in a fragmented Illinois landscape. I trapped and collared raccoons for the purpose of monitoring daily movements via radio-telemetry during the avian nesting season. Extensive habitat analyses were used to assess the impact of raccoons may have on nesting birds.
Publications:
Barding, E. E. and T. A. Nelson. 2008. Raccoons use habitat edges in Northern Illinois. American Midland Naturalist 159 (2): 394-402.
Presentations
Barding, E. E. & M. J. Lacki. 2009. The recovery of the river otter in Kentucky. The 16th Annual Wildlife Society Conference. Monterey, CA. 20-24 September.
Barding, E. E. & M. J. Lacki. 2009. Status of river otters in Kentucky. Southeast Furbearer Resources Workshop. Winchester, TN. 4-7 May.
Barding, E. E. & M. J. Lacki. 2009. Status of river otters in Kentucky. Midwest Furbearer Resources Workshop. Frankfort, KY. 14-17 April.
Barding, E. E. & M. J. Lacki. 2009. Status of river otters in Kentucky. University of Kentucky Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Conference. Lexington, KY. 3 April.
Barding, E. E. and M. J. Lacki 2008. Status and distribution of river otters in Kentucky. Midwest Furbearer Resources Workshop. Olathe, KS. 9-12 June.
Barding, E. E. and M. J. Lacki 2007. Distribution, population status and habitat characteristics of the river otter in Kentucky. Southeast Furbearer Workshop. Lake Barkley State Park, KY. 7-10 May.
Barding, E. E. and T. A. Nelson. 2006. Movements and Habitat Selection by Raccoons in a Rural Illinois Landscape. 26th Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference. St. Louis, MO. 17-19 March.
Barding, E. E. and T. A. Nelson. 2004. Movements and Habitat Selection by Raccoons in a Fragmented Agricultural Landscape. 96th Annual meeting of the Illinois State Academy of Science. Charleston, IL. 2 April.
Barding, E. E. and T. A. Nelson. 2004. Movements and Habitat Selection by Raccoons in a Fragmented Agricultural Landscape. 40th annual meeting of the Illinois Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Collinsville, IL. 2-4 March.
Barding, E. E. and T. A. Nelson. 2003. Movements and Habitat Selection by Raccoons in a Wetland-Agriculture Landscape in Illinois. 64th Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. Kansas City, MO. 7-10 December.
Barding, E. E. & T. A. Nelson. 2003. Movements and Habitat Selection by Raccoons (Procyon lotor) in a Prairie-Wetland Ecosystem. 95th Annual Meeting of Illinois State Academy of Science. Normal, IL. 9-10 April.