Radford University faculty are encouraged to utilize the Selu Conservancy for research, especially involving students. Applications are required and will be considered as received. The review and approval process takes a minimum of 30 days and up to 180 day, so planning a semester ahead is highly encouraged. Questions about the Faculty Research Approval process can be directed to Aysha Bodenhamer, Sustainability Manager.
Selu Conservancy Project Proposal Form [Word doc]
| Project Name | Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve McBride | Grasslands Project DRAGNet | February 21, 2023 | December 31, 2028 |
| Sarah Foltz | Bluebird Boxes - This is a long-term ecological monitoring project focused on the reproductive behavior and success of several cavity-nesting bird species (bluebirds, tree swallows, house sparrows). | May 2016 | May 2027 |
| Tara Pelletier | Pheromone genes in salamanders | March 11, 2025 | June 1, 2026 |
| Chet Bhatta | Assessing Insect Biomass at Wildwood Park and Selu Conservancy to Monitor Insect Decline |
May 15, 2025 | August 15, 2027 |
| Chet Bhatta | Habitat Matters: Exploring Bee Communities and Pollinator Networks in Meadows and Forest Edges of Selu Conservancy |
May 15, 2025 | August 15, 2027 |