The Boreal Avian Modelling Project (BAM) is a unique, national collaboration among avian and forest researchers, conservation agencies, industry, as well as other funders and end-users of avian research, united to support the conservation of boreal birds by facilitating a better understanding of their ecology.

We are deeply grateful for the contributions of time, energy, data, ideas, and funding from our many partners, whose generosity and cooperation make this project successful.

The impetus for BAM stems from the lack of knowledge about the abundance and distribution of boreal birds, coupled with the rapid rate of industrial development and climate change in the boreal forest.  Numerous researchers have contributed their bird survey data to our collective effort, from studies spanning the country—the resulting database of bird locations and abundances across the boreal is a priceless resource for avian research and conservation.

BAM is using its unique database to develop statistical models that illustrate avian habitat associations and estimate population sizes in boreal bird communities. Ultimately, these results can also reveal the potential impact of rapid environmental change and habitat loss, thereby supporting the design of effective initiatives for boreal bird conservation.

Results from our models will be of particular interest to boreal conservation planners and ecosystem managers, and are designed to support effective decision-making for the management of boreal forests.