Building upon the success of Phase 1 of restoration at Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area, Restore the Earth Foundation will restore the first 100 acres of Phase 2 of this historic project. Restore the Earth Foundation and local partners will plant 10,000 native bald cypress trees on the tract.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Gulf Coast Conservation Grants Program
Project Title: Restore the Earth Foundation's Bald Cypress Forest Marsh Restoration at Pointe aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (LA): Phase 2
Organization:
Restore the Earth Foundation Inc
Project ID:
6001.17.055729
Description:
Award Amount:
$105000.00
Location:
The 200 acres identified for restoration is located in Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area and is approximately 15 miles southeast of Houma, Louisiana. This property is owned and managed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) which is in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.