Increase capacity for planning and implementing forest habitat management projects on state and private lands in western Virginia, with a focus on the Southwest Virginia and Blue Ridge focal geographies. Project will hire a Forest Wildlife Specialist to partner with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, improve 779 acres of forest habitat for cerulean warbler, 977 acres for golden-winged warbler, 198 acres for wood thrush and promote low grade wood markets through the WestRock company.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
Project Title: Planning and Implementing Dynamic Forest Restoration on State and Private Land in Western Virginia
Organization:
The Ruffed Grouse Society
Project ID:
0407.24.081595
Description:
Award Amount:
$498428.33
Location:
Bath, Carroll, Franklin, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Russell, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wythe counties, Virginia