BCP’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plans, for both military airfields and civilian airports, are a comprehensive analysis of wildlife control measures for a particular airfield. Birdstrike Control Program provides a comprehensive WHMP, inclusive of airfield wildlife management protocols and techniques, analysis of airfield patrols, and selected areas where birds tend to congregate and areas adjacent to the perimeter of the airfield. BCP’s WMHP includes the coordination of wildlife management personnel, airfield operations staff and aircraft before, during and after flight activities. Our WHMPs not only focus on the active control procedures for reducing the wildlife hazards, but review and make recommendations concerning the development of passive control methods (particularly habitat management) for the airfield.

BCP surveys wildlife activities at the airfield, as well as the current and past wildlife population data of all major species. BCP also evaluates the development of perimeter fencing for potential entry points by wildlife and details such findings and recommendations in its report. BCP also reviews the coordination of airfield managers and other airfield wildlife control personnel.

In the WHMP, BCP provides for written wildlife control progress reports and data collection. This includes types and numbers of birdstrikes, as well as any other information pertinent to aircraft flying safety. The WHMP also includes information and recommendations for improving airfield habitat management techniques and protocol to help reduce the attractiveness of the site to birds and other wildlife.

In its WHMP, BCP proposes habitat modification and other passive techniques changes and suggests any further studies of the wildlife and airfield habitat that should be undertaken. Additionally, BCP makes recommendations for bird population data collection, wildlife trapping, and coordination of airfield habitat management. BCP’s WHMP includes recommendations for the development or implementation of new control methods and procedures in conjunction with existing and future airfield operations and other wildlife control/safety units.

Our plans include (minimally):

• Personnel
  The persons who have authority and responsibility for implementing the plan. Specific responsibilities for various sections of the wildlife hazard management plan are assigned or delegated to various airfield departments such as: Airfield Director, Operations, Maintenance, Security, Planning, Finance, Wildlife Program manager;

• Priorities
  Priorities for needed habitat modification and changes in land use identified in any ecological study with target dates for completion. Attractants (food, cover, and water) are identified, with priorities for mitigation and completion dates. A list of completed habitat modification or other projects designed to reduce the wildlife/aircraft strike potential are included, and provide a history of work already accomplished.) These recommendations address airfield property: Aircraft Operations Area (AOA), areas within 2 miles of aircraft movement, areas within 5 miles of aircraft movement, airfield structures, non-airfield property within 2 miles of aircraft movement areas, non-airfield property within 5 miles of aircraft movement areas, and non-airfield structures;

• Habitat Management
  Habitat/population management recommendations, inclusive of management plans for specific areas, attractants, species, or situations, as identified in any airfield ecological studies. This includes: Food/Prey-base Management - rodents, insects, and other prey; Trash and debris - handling, storage; Species-specific population management - harassment; exclusion and removal; Habitat Management - vegetation management, AOA vegetation, drainage ditch(s) vegetation, landscaping, agriculture, water management, permanent water, wetlands, canals/drainage ditches, detention/retention ponds, sewage treatment ponds, other water areas, ephemeral water, runways, taxiways, & aprons, and other wet areas, airfield buildings and structures, terminal, and airport construction; Resource Protection;

• Permitting
  Requirements for and, where applicable, copies of local, state and Federal wildlife control permits;

• Resources
  Identification of resources to be provided by the airfield director/owner for implementation of the plan;

• Procedures
  Procedures to be followed during aircraft operations, including - assignment of personnel responsibilities for implementing the procedures; Conduct of physical inspections of the movement areas and other areas critical to wildlife hazard management sufficiently in advance of aircraft operations to allow time for wildlife controls to be effective; Wildlife control measures; Communication between wildlife control personnel and any aircraft in operation at the airport and airfield managers and staff;

• Review
  Periodic evaluation and review of the wildlife hazard management plan for - Effectiveness in dealing with the wildlife hazard; Indications that the existence of the wildlife hazard, as previously described in any ecological study, should be reevaluated;

• Training
  A training program to provide airfield personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out the wildlife hazard management plan;

 

All of BCP’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plans are fully compliant with CFR Title 14 FAR Part 139.337(e)