Birds as Charismatic Champions for Regional Conservation Partnerships
Across New England and eastern New York, conservation organizations, agencies, and communities are banding together to meet the needs of landowners interested in protecting their land from development and managing their forests for cleaner water, more wood, and better bird and wildlife habitat.
Land Trusts Partnering to Promote Bird Conservation on Private Lands in the St. Lawrence Valley
Due to a high concentration of grasslands, wetlands, and shrublands, the St. Lawrence Valley of New York is one of the most critical regions for grassland and early successional forest birds in the Eastern United [...]
A Bird’s Eye View of Land Conservation in Southern Appalachia
It's hard to believe a tiny warbler weighing less than half an ounce has the power to permanently preserve hundreds of acres of critical habitat surrounding the Appalachian Trail. Yet thanks to the Golden-winged Warbler [...]
Developing Partnerships with Land Trusts for Bird Conservation
The importance of private land to birds is clear. Over sixty percent of the land area in the United States is privately owned, and more than 100 high priority bird species have more than 50 [...]