Dr. Ben Jones, CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society, recently appeared in a PBS feature exploring long-term ruffed grouse population declines across Appalachia. The segment highlights the bird’s diminishing presence in many Pennsylvania forests and examines the ecological changes that have shaped current habitat conditions. Dr. Jones provides insight into why these trends matter and how forest composition, management practices and landscape scale decisions influence grouse populations over time.
Drawing on decades of research and on-the-ground experience, Dr. Jones discusses how science continues to inform habitat-focused solutions aimed at rebuilding resilient forest ecosystems. The PBS feature underscores the importance of active forest management and long-term commitment to sustaining wildlife and the traditions tied to healthy upland landscapes.
Watch the full PBS piece here: https://www.pbs.org/video/ruffed-grouse-1-nature-based-solutions-sustaining-snapper-raptor-cam-bxogro/
