- General overview and status: Woodpeckers are key species in forest ecosystems, with the three-toed woodpecker being near-threatened in Norway.
- Basic needs: Woodpeckers require dead deciduous trees for nesting and sustenance, particularly aspen and other leafy trees.
- Measures: Preserve dead trees, limit traffic in forest areas to maintain ground vegetation.
- Monitoring the effects of measures: Record woodpecker presence and breeding success during the spring.
Implemented measures
We have cut birch trees approximately four meters above the ground. This was done to create standing deadwood, which is vital for many fungi and insects. These organisms are crucial for the ecosystem, and birds like the white-backed woodpecker and the lesser spotted woodpecker depend on dead trees for food and nesting. On Campus Kristiansand, the lesser spotted woodpecker has nested, and by creating new dead trees, we aim to preserve the living conditions for these birds.