PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – A moose/winter tick presentation by Katy Gieder will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, 573 Main Street, Proctorsville, Vt.
Gieder has worked as Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s biometrician and research manager since 2017, where she serves as the face for the department’s research projects. She holds a doctorate in wildlife sciences from Virginia Tech, and a master’s degree in biology from Trent University in Ontario. Her experience covers a wide range of different bird, fish, mammal, and plant species, but her focus that ties these species together is studying large, complex threats, and employing the latest tools and technology to help wildlife managers address those threats.
In her current role, she acts as liaison to numerous research cooperators, from multiple universities and NGOs, to state, regional, and federal partnerships. She also heads up the department’s larger research projects.
Geider has traveled and lived in numerous different countries and states, and has been living in Vermont for close to nine years now. Whether for work or just for fun, Geider loves discovering new places to hike, bike, swim, ski, and snowmobile in this beautiful state. She frequently sees wildlife while out and about, and is working on several research projects to ensure it stays that way.
In this presentation, Katy will give an overview of research into winter tick effects on moose in Vermont, and how Vermont Fish and Wildlife is applying that research to ensure a healthy moose population in this state for years to come.