Audubon Vermont Staff

Steve Hagenbuch

Conservation Biologist

Steve (he/him) has worked with Audubon in a variety of roles since 1998. Currently he is a conservation biologist with Audubon Vermont's Forest Bird Initiative. In this position Steve works with private landowners, municipalities, foresters, and land managers to promote management activities that will enhance the habitat value of forestland for priority bird species. In 2009 Steve obtained his master's degree in conservation biology from Antioch University New England. His graduate research investigated the implications of maple sugarbush management for Neotropical migrant songbirds. When not in the woods on business Steve can still be found there - hiking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, exploring with his kids, or whatever else seems like fun. Steve, his wife Dana, and children Grady & Willa live on an 1850's farm in Waterbury Center, VT.

Articles by Steve Hagenbuch

The Early Bird Doesn't Always Want the Worm
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The Early Bird Doesn't Always Want the Worm

— Studies show negative impacts of earthworms to forest birds.
Understanding Wildlife Ecology and Forest Management at the Andrews Community Forest
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Understanding Wildlife Ecology and Forest Management at the Andrews Community Forest

— Great opportunities abound with Richmond’s latest town forest.
Becoming a Bird-Friendly Maple Producer
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Becoming a Bird-Friendly Maple Producer

— A personal account of managing a sugarbush with birds in mind
Conservation in the time of COVID-19
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Conservation in the time of COVID-19

— We're still protecting birds and the places they need.
Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
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Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink

— What Audubon’s latest climate report means for Vermont’s birds
Benefits of Older Forests
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Benefits of Older Forests

— New study highlights resilience to climate change
What is Birder Broker?
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What is Birder Broker?

— New program matches birders with landowners
Thinking About Birds During this Maple Sugaring Season
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Thinking About Birds During this Maple Sugaring Season

— Bird-Friendly Maple Project Continues to Grow
More than Words
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More than Words

— Taking Action to Address Climate Change