P036: Nest Site Selection and Influence of Woodpeckers on Recovery in a Burned Forest of the Sierra Nevada

This study enhanced the existing effort to increase the sample size, improve the representation of various combinations of fire intensity and post-fire restoration treatments, include invertebrate sampling, and extend sampling to span a total of three years post fire. The results of the study will aid in the challenge retaining and restoring on-site biodiversity and determining how to manage future burned areas to enhance habitat and population recovery. The study also provides a baseline of information on the status of birds, small mammals, and ground-dwelling invertebrates in the burn area that can be used as a point of reference for future monitoring efforts in the area.