Agreement Narrative: 2024 Northern Ohio Chapter of The American Woodcock Society Tree Planting Project
Primary Funder: National Wild Turkey Federation
Location: Highlandtown Wildlife Area: Ohio DNR
Innovation: This is a small grant that the Northern Ohio Chapter of The American Woodcock partnered with Ohio DNR and National Wild Turkey Federation on to conduct chapter led habitat improvement on the Highlandtown Wildlife Area that is managed by the OH DNR. It is a small $6,000 grant and will involve plant 200 apple and 100 pear trees into an existing American Chestnut grove at Highlandtown Wildlife Area. The OH DNR Division will mow approximately 2650 linear feet in 8-foot wide strips in preparation for planting as match.
Impact: Approximately 2 acres of site preparation and tree planting. Member engagement with AWS and NWTF.
Partners: OH DNR, NWTF, and Northern Ohio Chapter of The American Woodcock Society
