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STILL LIFE FOR WOODPECKER?

28 minutes/Grades 5-Adult

Produced by Francis Paynter

An exceptional film incorporating an ancient native myth into
the study of forest ecology. In North America, we are losing
our old growth forests at an alarming rate. Yet these large
old forests are vital to the survival of many species
including the pileated woodpecker. In turn, several smaller
species of both birds and mammals are dependent on the
survival of the pileated woodpecker.

Old growth forests, like all ecosystems, are an
interconnected, interrelated web of life. Scientists have
begun to use pileated woodpeckers as indicator species to
judge the health of a forest. In the native myth, Yamakpah,
the pileated woodpecker, was sent to the Earth to watch over
and protect our human species. Now, we must watch over and
protect Yamakpah, and the old growth forests in which Yamakpah
resides. .

With Teacher's Guide.

Awards: Red Ribbon, American Film & Video Festival; Bronze
Apple, National Educational Film & Video Festival; Award of
Excellence, AMTEC Media Festival; Merit Award, International
Wildlife Film Festival; Birmingham International Educational
Film Festival

• "Beautifully crafted... Sensitive audio, beautiful video,
  and
  logical content make this a worthy addition to any public or
  middle school through college library." ***** Video Rating
  Guide
  

• "Good examination of the effect of poor forestry management
  on one important species, which, in turn, ultimately effects
  us all. Recommended." Video Librarian
  

• "Ways to protect and conserve the woodpecker's nesting areas
  conclude this aesthetically filmed presentation." Booklist
  

• "Provides the viewer with a clear understanding of the need
  to protect our old growth forests. The film is enjoyable,
  educational, and informative." Adaptation
  

Subject Areas: OLD GROWTH FORESTS, BIRDS, ENVIRONMENT,
ECOLOGY, NATIVE AMERICANS, HABITAT

ISBN: 1-56029-449-3

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