Provide technical assistance to landowners, foresters and industry to improve the mosaic of forest habitats to benefit multiple bird species including golden-winged warbler, American woodcock, black-throated blue warbler and wood thrush. Project will restore 265 acres of young forest habitat, improve 900 acres of late successional habitat and develop a pilot program with International Paper that prioritizes procurement of wood fiber from forests being managed with bird-friendly techniques.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
New England Forests and Rivers Fund
Project Title: Engaging Stakeholders to Improve Priority Bird Habitats in the Upper Hudson and Lake Champlain (NY, VT)
Organization:
National Audubon Society, Inc.
Project ID:
0405.18.061180
Description:
Award Amount:
$187840.58
Location:
Upper Hudson and Lake Champlain Watersheds, New York and Vermont