Forestry for the Birds
The diversity of birds is declining with the loss of their habitats. A new Indiana project, Forestry for the Birds, brings forest managers and bird lovers together to promote the well-being of both—and all who depend upon them.
There are numerous partners on this project- The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, Sam Shine Foundation, Purdue Forestry & Natural Resources Extension, and Indiana Society of American Foresters, among others. Indiana Forestry Educational Foundation was one of the initial funders to get the program started.
Learn about Indiana’s Forestry for the Birds program.
(All information on this page from The Nature Conservancy in Indiana website.)
The Birders' Dozen in Indiana
The Birders’ Dozen is a list of thirteen species that were carefully selected for inclusion in this project by The Nature Conservancy and an independent team of birders, ornithologists and conservationists. In general, the species on this list:
- Nest in the Central Hardwoods region
- Are easy to identify by sight and/or sound
- Need conservation action through targeted management, often due to range-wide or local population declines
These birds, with a wide range of habitat requirements, offer a place to start for landowners and professional foresters.
Resources
Forestry for the Birds provides resources to learn about habitat management for birds.
The Forestry for the Birds pocket guide
This Pocket Guide provides bird-focused information about habitat management for landowners and managers, but particularly those interested in managing their lands for birds. View/Download the Pocket Guide
Forestry for the Birds Silviculture Guide
This Guide is intended as a support document for writing forest and wildlife management plans. View/Download the Silviculture Guide