Airport Wildlife Management

Course Description

This one-day course provides essential training for airport personnel involved in wildlife management, as required by Transport Canada. The course ensures compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and assess wildlife management plans. Training includes classroom lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, culminating in a certificate upon completion.

Course Topics

• Regulations, standards, and guidance materials related to airport wildlife management programs

• Bird ecology, biology, and identification techniques

• Wildlife management planning and implementation strategies

• Identification of bird and mammal species at airports

• Strengths and weaknesses of various wildlife control techniques

• Passive and active wildlife control measures

• Development of wildlife awareness programs

• Considerations for rare, endangered, and species of special concern

Course Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes

• Equip airport personnel with the necessary knowledge to develop and implement wildlife management plans effectively

• Enhance the ability to identify bird and mammal species commonly found at airports

• Improve understanding of passive and active wildlife control techniques, recognizing their strengths and limitations

• Foster awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations

• Support the development of wildlife awareness programs to mitigate risks

Target Audience

This course is designed for anyone with a role in wildlife activities at an airport, including airport operations directors, managers and staff.