Awardee Name
Oregon State University
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Strategic development of native plant communities in working agricultural lands
Awardee State/Territory
Oregon
Involved States/territories
Oregon
Award Year
2018
End Date
Award Amount
$74,779.00
Production/Use
Farmland Agricultural
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Terrestrial habitat for wildlife and invertebrates
Conservation Practice(s)
Conservation Cover
Project Background
Oregon State University's (OSU) OregonFlora program will determine and demonstrate best practices for selecting and integrating native plant species into grazing lands managed by OSU. They will track the viability of native plant species in various grazing conditions to identify species compatible with livestock production. Benefits of native plants include improved soil health and hydrology, as well as an extended grazing season.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No