Forest Management

Learn how forest management benefits birds.

Photo: Connie Pinson

Many of our birds need access to healthy forests for raising baby birds, stopover points during migration, and cover and food in winter. A healthy forest ecosystem meets those needs by providing a variety of plant species, tree heights and ages, and safe places such as dead trees and ground debris. Through engagement with foresters and natural resource partners, Audubon North Carolina promotes bird-friendly forest management techniques, including introducing small canopy gaps, promoting mid-story growth, encouraging mast-producing trees and shrubs for year-round forage, and increasing the number of cavity trees.

Integrating bird conservation strategies with the existing goals of landowners, biologists, hunters, foresters, recreationists and other groups will expand our conservation efforts and the impact for North Carolina birds.

Learn more about our Bird-Friendly Forest Management initiatives.

With Small Changes, Forest Management Benefits Birds
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With Small Changes, Forest Management Benefits Birds

Last month, nearly 50 foresters were trained in management practices to benefit birds in NC.

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Bird-Friendly Forestry Training Increases Land Stewardship
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Bird-Friendly Forestry Training Increases Land Stewardship

Outreach to private landowners is an important step in increasing land stewardship for our imperiled species. The Audubon staff works with partners to present the latest research and programs associated with the best forest management practices for birds.

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Golden-winged Warbler

Latin:  Vermivora chrysoptera

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American Woodcock

Latin:  Scolopax minor

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Cerulean Warbler

Latin:  Setophaga cerulea

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Brown-headed Nuthatch

Latin:  Sitta pusilla

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News & Updates

A Successful Year Monitoring Golden-winged Warblers in North Carolina
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A Successful Year Monitoring Golden-winged Warblers in North Carolina

For the North Carolina Audubon Golden-winged Warbler team, the 2013 field season has been a memorable one.

ANC Land Enhancement Outreach Initiative  To Protect Golden-Winged Warbler Habitats
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ANC Land Enhancement Outreach Initiative To Protect Golden-Winged Warbler Habitats

— Eligible Private Landowners Will Have Opportunities to Receive Financial Incentives by Participating in Program
Watching Warblers with Valerie
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Watching Warblers with Valerie

Valerie Bruchon is one of our seasonal field biologists working to conserve and support golden-winged warblers and their habitats in Western North Carolina. Here, she has detailed her experience of a day in the field.

How can I help put NC's working lands to work for birds and people?
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How can I help put NC's working lands to work for birds and people?

Audubon North Carolina faces an enormous challenge in achieving our conservation goals for the state’s working lands.

Putting Working Lands to Work for Birds and People
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Putting Working Lands to Work for Birds and People

Audubon is partnering with landowners to make working lands benefit birds, people and communities, focusing on forests, agricultural lands, and grasslands and ranchlands.

What is "Treasure Highlands"? The July Important Bird Area of the Month
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What is "Treasure Highlands"? The July Important Bird Area of the Month

The Treasure Highlands project seeks to provide easy to access information about our partners, opportunities to volunteer, attend programs, take pare in citizen science projects, and take action.

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