ENRTF ID: 245-FH

Project Title: Prescribed Burning for Brushland-Dependent Species-Phase II

Category: H. Proposals seeking $200,000 or less in funding
Sub-Category: F. Methods to Protect, Restore, and Enhance Land, Water, and Habitat

Summary: Brushlands provide critical habitat for >250 wildlife species. We compare effects of spring, summer and fall burns on birds and vegetation, providing much needed management guidelines for this key habitat.

Total Project Budget: $ 147,428
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Rebecca Montgomery
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Department: Department of Forest Resources
Address: 1530 Cleveland Ave N
St. Paul MN 55108
Telephone Number: (612) 624-7249
Email rebeccam@umn.edu

Location:
Region: Northeast
County Name: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, St. Louis

Alternate Text for Visual: Images of brushland and prescribed burn; project goals, activities and outcomes; map of open lands and study sites.