Treat invasive grasses and remove invasive conifers and fences to improve connectivity and address an immediate barrier to migration for wintering-resident deer, resulting in reduced metabolic demands on mule deer and pronghorn, ultimately decreasing mortality. Project will restore 3,000 acres of habitat and remove or improve 40 miles of fences.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Rocky Mountain Rangelands
Project Title: Improving Habitat for Mule Deer and Pronghorn by Treating Invasives and Removing Fences (CA, NV)
Organization:
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Project ID:
2505.21.071173
Description:
Award Amount:
$75000.00
Location:
Washoe and Elko Counties, Nevada and eastern portions of Modoc County, California