Downeast Lakes Land Trust Woodcock Habitat Restoration Project (Maine)

Primary Funder: Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund  

Funding Amount: $18,150 

Project Title: Downeast Lakes Land Trust Woodcock Habitat Restoration Project. 

Location: Downeast Lakes Community Forest, Grand Lake Stream, ME 

Innovation: The Downeast Lakes Land Trust Woodcock Habitat Restoration Project connects two nationally recognized conservation partners with a demonstrated commitment to sustainable forests, local communities, outdoor recreation, and wildlife habitat diversity. RGS & AWS unite conservationists to improve wildlife habitat and forest health for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and all forest wildlife. 

Impact: 

• 31 acres of young forest habitat restoration completed. 
• 2-4 interpretative signs on site explaining the project and its positive habitat impacts. 
• 1-2 public outreach events – in person and or virtual in 2023. 
• 2-3 social media posts highlighting positive habitat impacts.  

Partners: Downeast Lakes Land Trust – $2,750 in match