Awardee Name
University of Connecticut
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Demonstrating Silvicultural Alternatives for Young Forest Habitats
Awardee State/Territory
Connecticut
Involved States/territories
Connecticut
Award Year
2017
End Date
Award Amount
$64,303.00
Production/Use
Forestry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Terrestrial habitat for wildlife and invertebrates
Plant structure and composition
Plant productivity and health
Conservation Practice(s)
Early Successional Habitat Development-Mgt
Forest Stand Improvement
Project Background
Demonstrate innovative combinations of silvicultural practices for canopy treatments to create and maintain young forest habitat on upland forest sites and palustrine forested wetlands, partnering with EQIP-eligible private landowners in Connecticut.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No