NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
New England Forests and Rivers Fund
Project Title: Engage Family Woodland Owners to Improve Forest Bird Habitat and Restore Fish Passage (ME)
Organization:
Maine Forest Service
Project ID:
0405.19.065336
Description:

Implement an innovative outreach program for family woodland owners with between 10 and 1,000 acres in priority watersheds in Maine, developing or updating forest management plans to maximize benefits for fish and wildlife. Project will develop or update 30 forest management plans, implement activities on 300 acres to benefit young forest species like American woodcock and late successional forest species like black-throated blue warbler and address 10 barriers to fish passage.

Award Amount:
$199975.92
Location:
Maine Coastal, Passamaquoddy Bay, Lower Penobscot and St. Croix watersheds, Maine.