NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Delaware River Restoration Fund
Project Title: Restoring Dynamic Forest Structure for Priority Birds in the Delaware River Watershed (PA)
Organization:
American Bird Conservancy
Project ID:
0403.18.061144
Description:

Develop and implement a comprehensive forest management strategy for two new Dynamic Forest Restoration Blocks in the Poconos Cooperative Forest Management Area in northeastern Pennsylvania. Project will target long-term availability of diverse forest age classes to benefit the entire reproductive cycle of golden-winged warbler, cerulean warbler, and wood thrush. Project will result in improved management of 2,500 acres of Delaware State Forest and 12,471 acres of State Game Lands.

Award Amount:
$198999.72
Location:
Delaware State Forest, State Game Lands 180, State Game Lands 209, and State Game Lands 316 in the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania.