MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Federal conservation officials are looking for farmers and forest land owners in 18 West Virginia counties to help protect habitat for the golden-winged warbler.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Federal conservation officials are looking for farmers and forest land owners in 18 West Virginia counties to help protect habitat for the golden-winged warbler.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking applications until April 1 for the Working Lands for Wildlife program. Its grants reward good conservation practices.
Nationwide, $33 million is being allocated to support the survival of seven species facing population declines.
West Virginia's program is focused on a migratory songbird that thrives in forests and grasslands. Though Appalachia was once a stronghold for the golden-winged warbler, it's now at risk of becoming a federally endangered species.
Loss of habitat is considered a critical threat. Preserving it can also benefit other species, including wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, mourning doves and rabbits.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Federal conservation officials are looking for farmers and forest land owners in 18 West Virginia counties to help protect habitat for the golden-winged warbler.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking applications until April 1 for the Working Lands for Wildlife program. Its grants reward good conservation practices.
Nationwide, $33 million is being allocated to support the survival of seven species facing population declines.
West Virginia's program is focused on a migratory songbird that thrives in forests and grasslands. Though Appalachia was once a stronghold for the golden-winged warbler, it's now at risk of becoming a federally endangered species.
Loss of habitat is considered a critical threat. Preserving it can also benefit other species, including wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, mourning doves and rabbits.
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