Dr. Margaret Brittingham

Biography

Margaret C. Brittingham is a Professor of Wildlife Resources Extension and a Wildlife Specialist at Penn State University. Her expertise lies in avian ecology, focusing on the impacts of shale gas development on bird populations and forest habitats. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she has conducted extensive research on the ecological risks posed by oil and gas exploration, particularly in relation to wildlife and aquatic resources. Her projects include examining how habitat fragmentation and other human-induced changes affect songbird productivity and community dynamics. Brittingham is involved in several academic programs, contributing to the Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, and she teaches courses in ornithology. She is affiliated with various professional organizations, including the American Ornithologists' Union and the Wildlife Society. Her noteworthy publications cover topics like land cover change due to shale gas development and the effects of conservation programs on farmland bird populations, providing critical insights for wildlife management and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania.

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