NRCS Conservation Practices and Materials
Landscape Partnership Flagship Newsletter 2021
Welcome to the Landscape Partnership!
Working Lands for Wildlife: Northern Bobwhite, Grasslands and Savannas Framework for Conservation Action
Working Lands for Wildlife: Northern Bobwhite, Grasslands and Savannas Framework for Conservation Action is a 2022 publication by NRCS capturing a long-term, large landscape conservation plan to recover central and eastern grasslands for northern bobwhite and other wildlife species. To support the win-win approach of WLFW, this framework also includes anticipated outcomes for risk management and revenue enhancements for agricultural/forestry operations, as well as measured outcomes for greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation.
What evidence exists for landbird species-environment relationships in eastern temperate and boreal forests of North America? A systematic map protocol
In this systematic map, we propose to answer the review question: what evidence exists for bird species-environment relationships in eastern temperate and boreal forests of North America?
Do Review Papers on Bird–Vegetation Relationships Provide Actionable Information to Forest Managers in the Eastern United States?
Herein, we focus on a common problem of the science–practice interface in the context of forest wildlife habitat management. That is, are wildlife scientists providing information that is both relevant and specific enough to be actionable in real-world, evidence-based forest management contexts?
Northern Bobwhite Grasslands and Savannas Framework
Presented by Bridgett Costanzo, NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife regional coordinator.
Major Land Uses in WLFW NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas
Major land use types within the boundaries of the WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas framework.
State Priority Areas for WLFW NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas
Beyond the national boundaries that each NRCS state offices selected, some chose to also identify priority areas that will be used in project ranking. (priority area shapefiles not uploaded yet!)
WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas National Map
Attached pdf of the national boundary for the new framework for conservation action (2022). Shapefiles available under "Boundaries and Priority Areas"
Presentation to WLFW Partners on NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas Framework
On March 2, 2022 as the release of the release by NRCS of the new framework is pending, Bridgett Costanzo of WLFW and Jessica McGuire of Quail Forever gave an overview of the framework, the associated needs assessment, and activities already underway to add staff and design a national monitoring plan. To view the recorded webinar based on these slides, go to the webinars section
NRCS WLFW Outcomes Assessment 2012-2018 (released 2021)
An outcomes assessment report completed under a contract to Dr. JJ Apodaca from NRCS-WLFW. This document is being shared with conservation partners but broad or public sharing is not approved.
Working With Farmers and Landowners in NY to Restore Bog Turtle Habitat Powerpoint Presentation
Approximately 15 minute presentation on conducting bog turtle habitat conservation through Farm Bill programs on private lands, and how to work with private landowners. Presented by Elizabeth Marks of NRCS, an Area Biologist in upstate NY who has extensive experience with this topic.
NRCS in Florida Announces Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Signup
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced they are accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). While NRCS does accept ACEP applications year-round, producers and landowners should apply by December 31, 2021 to be considered for funding in the current cycle.
Webinar: Native Warm-Season Grass Forages and Grazing Management for Bobwhites
Join us for a two-day webinar discussing native warm-season grass forages in the eastern U.S. and integrating grazing management for Northern Bobwhites.
Agenda for the Native Warm-Season Grass Forages And Grazing Management For Bobwhites
Webinar Agenda - WLFW Wednesday December 1-2 2021 2:00 – 3:40 PM EST
Beef, Grass, and Bobwhites – Quail Management in Eastern Native Warm-Season Grass Pastures
This technical bulletin is targeted to technical advisors working with cattlemen and women in the eastern U. S. who are interested in managing for bobwhites. The authors combine a review of the literature, current research and first-hand experience to present this first-of-its-kind technical manual integrating grazing and bobwhite management in the eastern U. S. Published by NBTC and funded by WLFW.
Harris, Sylvia
State Biologist with SC NRCS
Organization
Natural Resources Conservation ServiceExpertise
Non-Game/Native fish conservation Mussel Insects (incl. butterfly/moth) Amphibians Birds Wetland ecology Early successional forest Agro ecosystems Geospatial (GIS) Rivers/Streams - Streambank/Riparian ESA (threatened and endangered species) Environmental education, interpretation, and educational outreach Community relations, facilitation, conflict resolution Native American and Tribal Relations/Studies Farming/Ranching Communities Southeastern USA PlainsIntroducing Habitat Restoration for Black Duck
An intro video for landowners, farmers, and others to learn about ways to increase habitat for the American Black Duck in partnership with NRCS and the Delaware Conservation Partnership
Graves Farm Wildlife Habitat Restoration Story
A short storymap that follows how one farm in Delaware was able to sustain active farmland and create new habitat for waterfowl like the American Black Duck and wildlife. Features interviews with farm managers and their experiences in the Working Lands for Wildlife program.
Southeast Longleaf Ecosystem Occurrences (LEO) Geodatabase
The Southeast LEO Geodatabase is a project to develop a comprehensive map database of documented longleaf pine locations and ecological conditions across the range. Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) is working in partnership with the Longleaf Alliance to build the LEO GDB with funding from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) via the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, and in close conjunction with the America's Longleaf Restoration Initiative - Longleaf Partnership Council, and other partners.
Winter Grazing - a Better Way to Feed
In this video, three livestock producers describe how extending the grazing season with winter grasses has saved them time and money, while also improving the environment; and they demonstrate the methods they used to achieve these savings. Sponsored by the NRCS - East National Technology Support Center.
