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  1. Focus Areas guide a cottontail comeback

    … Approach Wildlife researchers continue to look for New England cottontails across the species’ range. They do … Zoo-bred New England cottontails have been introduced to habitat throughout the species' range. … six Northeastern states for the new refuge. Habitat Projects Research continues to reveal more information …

  2. Old Newgate Coon Club, Connecticut

    … the Old Newgate Coon Club launched a project to help New England cottontails by harvesting timber on 21 … Ruffed grouse share young forest and shrubland habitat with wild turkeys, American woodcock, songbirds, and … the soil. Said club president John Parshley: “The projects not only improve habitat for our members to enjoy, …

  3. Boyd Woods Audubon Sanctuary, Connecticut

    … In 2012, LHAS was asked to consider creating potential habitat for native New England cottontails, which had been found nearby. Some members were reluctant. After visiting young forest habitat projects where multiple acres of timber had been harvested, …

  4. Call it “in-between habitat”

    Call it “in-between habitat” … of woods in the Mid-Atlantic region and 2 percent in New England are considered "young," less than 20 years of … Service (NRCS), or a certified forester. For some projects, full or partial funding may be available. Find …

  5. Cottontail Farm, Connecticut

    … Fergus U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service habitat biologist Ted Kendziora helped landowner Tom McAvoy … Department of Energy and Environmental Protection found New England cottontails on his property, McAvoy decided to … initially helped McAvoy plan a series of habitat management projects. Soil conservationist William Purcell with the USDA …

  6. Think 5-5-5

    … and shrubland continually cycle through the property. Habitat Diversity is Key The goal is to keep at least 5 … Young forest becomes less useful to certain animals – New England cottontails , American woodcoc k , … can cooperate with their neighbors to put together larger projects taking in several properties. Where Not to …

  7. Wildlife loves it

    … to build up fat before winter’s hibernation. A New England or Appalachian cottontail may raise a litter of … wildflowers that bloom in sunlit young forest and shrubland habitat. Partners and “Flagship Species” … Want to visit some young forest? A growing network of projects lets landowners and nature-lovers check out this …

  8. Fresh growth = flourishing wildlife

    … our water, offering solitude and recreation, and providing habitat for animals that use middle-aged and older forest. … necessary in Old Growth is Great, But Here's Why We Need New-Growth Forests, Too , on Cornell University's All … out the contacts at the bottom of this webpage . Some projects may qualify for full or partial funding.   …