Enhancing Auto-Recognition Technologies and Data Management Practices Within the Open Environmental Sensor Platform, Wildtrax

Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Erin Bayne

June 24, 2025

23-ERPC-03

Executive Summary

The 2024 Annual Report details the progress of the Pileated Woodpecker (PIWO) Project, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the detection and protection of PIWO nesting sites in Alberta. The project is funded by PTAC and AUPRF, reflecting a partnership between industry stakeholders and conservation researchers. The research team comprises experts in wildlife ecology, remote sensing, and bioacoustics, working together to develop innovative methodologies for monitoring PIWO populations. 

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