Awardee Name
Rhode Island RC&D Council
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Forestry for the Birds
Awardee State/Territory
Rhode Island
Involved States/territories
Rhode Island
Award Year
2017
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$30,000.00
Production/Use
Forestry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Wildlife habitat
Terrestrial habitat for wildlife and invertebrates
Plant productivity and health
Degraded plant condition
Conservation Practice(s)
Early Successional Habitat Development-Mgt
Emergency Animal Mortality Management
Forest Stand Improvement
Forest Trails and Landings
Restoration of Rare or Declining Natural Communities
Project Background
The Forestry for the Birds project aims to address declining forest bird populations by creating and implementing demonstration sites and silvicultural practices to enhance forest bird habitat throughout Rhode Island, while subsequently educating landowners and natural resources professionals on the benefits of managing their land for these species. Forestry for the Birds is a project of the Rhode Island Woodland Partnership (RIWP), which is a collaborative of foresters, landowners, conservationists, and professionals who represent public agencies, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Through this partnership we intend to develop and demonstrate state silvicultural specific guidance and approaches for restoring and enhancing the habitat of priority forest dependent birds.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No