Agreement Number
692B2918001
Awardee Name
Conserve Wildlife Foundation
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Quantifying impacts of innovative conservation systems to restore degraded habit and improve soil and water quality
Awardee State/Territory
New Jersey
Involved States/territories
New Jersey
Award Year
2018
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$75,000.00
Production/Use
Wetlands
Natural Areas
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Terrestrial habitat for wildlife and invertebrates
Plant structure and composition
Invasive species
Conservation Practice(s)
Brush Management
Early Successional Habitat Development-Mgt
Herbaceous Weed Treatment
Fence
Prescribed Grazing
Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management
Project Background
Wetlands are threatened by natural succession, encroachment of invasive species and impaired hydrology. NRCS practices such as chemical and mechanical treatment as well as wetland enhancement are commonly used to restore wetland habitats. While these tools can be highly effective and useful, there may be other possible techniques that bring farming and habitat restoration together. Conserve Wildlife Foundation is looking to assess the effectiveness and cost benefit of these practices as well as assess prescribed grazing. This project will help to quantify the impacts of an innovative conservation systems used to restore degraded habitats, improve wildlife habitat and water quality, as well as provide extended pasture for livestock.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No