Partner with ABC to increase and improve the delivery of nrcs forestry conservation programs in kentucky

This $553,529 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) partners with the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), a non-profit organization, to increase and improve the delivery of NRCS forestry conservation programs in Kentucky. The agreement supports ABC's efforts to deliver a range of services, including habitat restoration and management, wildlife monitoring, education and outreach, conservation partnerships, research, and species assessments. Key activities involve planting trees, establishing shade coffee farms, removing invasive species, prescribed burning, managing grasslands, conducting bird population surveys, facilitating community workshops, and developing conservation plans. This 5-year award, effective from Sep 29, 2023 to Dec 31, 2028, aligns with NRCS priorities around soil health, water quality, climate-smart agriculture, and equitable program access across the state.