Great lakes restoration initiative recovering spruce budworm impacted riparian forests in north east minnesota

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program (CFDA 10.664) to The Nature Conservancy for the "GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE RECOVERING SPRUCE BUDWORM IMPACTED RIPARIAN FORESTS IN NORTH EAST MINNESOTA". The grant, with a performance period from July 2024 to September 2027, will support the organization's efforts to conserve and restore riparian forests in northeastern Minnesota that have been impacted by the spruce budworm. The funding will enable The Nature Conservancy to leverage its expertise in habitat restoration, invasive species control, and ecological research to implement science-driven conservation strategies in partnership with local communities and other stakeholders. This project aligns with the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program's objectives to promote sustainable forestry practices, enhance wildlife habitats, and mitigate the threats of invasive species across non-federal forest lands.