ENRTF ID: 260-FH

Project Title: Control Snowdrift Using Living Fences to Protect Wildlife

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

Summary: We propose to develop, study, and demonstrate living snow fences made of natural plants that balance ecological benefits and economical cost for protecting wildlife against snowdrift caused by winter storms.

Total Project Budget: $ 199,971
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Lian Shen
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Address: 2 Third Avenue SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
Telephone Number: (763) 203-5867
Email shen@umn.edu

Location: Statewide

Alternate Text for Visual: Due to plant loss, snowdrift during winter storms has been threatening wildlifes living space and food resources. Living snow fence is proposed for sheltering wildlife and maximizing ecological benefits.