NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Fund
Project Title: Restoring Shortleaf Pine and Oak Habitat in the Georgia Cumberlands - II
Organization:
Georgia Forestry Commission
Project ID:
1904.22.074466
Description:

Restore and enhance shortleaf pine and shortleaf pine-oak savannah habitat on private lands in north western Georgia, benefitting northern bobwhite, prairie warbler, pine warbler, Bachman's sparrow and other forest dependent birds. Project will establish 300 acres of shortleaf pine and enhance an additional 1,800 acres of existing shortleaf pine and shortleaf pine-oak savannah habitat with prescribed burning and mid-rotation management techniques.

Award Amount:
$260000.00
Location:
Cumberland Plateau in northwest Georgia