[…] benefitingĀ at-risk fish, wildlife and plant species, expanding habitat connectivity, and expanding public and community access to nature) on public, Tribal, and/or private lands. See the reference guide to review all 10 program priorities.Ā Department: US Department of Interior Eligible applicants: States, U.S. Territories, and Tribal-affiliated organizations and governmentsĀ Geographic focus: National Non-federal cost […]
[…] Ā sound Ā stewardship Ā practices Ā HighsteadĀ isĀ a Ā non āprofitĀ organization Ā dedicatedĀ toĀ theĀ conservation,Ā understanding, Ā and Ā enjoymentĀ of Ā the Ā Ā Ā Ā natural Ā landscapes Ā of Ā New Ā England. Ā LandĀ StewardshipĀ Ā Regional Ā ConservationĀ www.highstead.netĀ For Ā theĀ firstĀ timeĀ inĀ 150 Ā years, Ā our Ā ecologically Ā and Ā economicallyĀ valuableĀ forest Ā cover Ā is Ā declining Ā inĀ every Ā New Ā England Ā state Ā due Ā to Ā developmentĀ pressure. Ā In Ā response Ā to Ā this Ā threat,Ā […]
[…] unmanaged woodland and wetland habitat as well as managed fields and meadows. This diverse landscape is connected by a 1.5-mile trail that reveals the natural and human forces that shape it. The Highstead grounds have been intentionally managed for land preservation and research. Visitors experience first-hand how both ecologically stewarded land and unmanaged landscapes […]
Guide to the Clethra Collection Sweet Pepperbush Walking near wet or lowland areas in July and August, one can be entranced by a sweet fragrance filling the air. This late summer scent is often noticed before locating sweet pepperbush in t he wild. A member of the white alder family (Clethraceae), sweet pepperbush […]
[…] wood asters may not need any stratification, but we do them anyway just to ensure the most germination possible.ā Operations Director Geordie Elkins emphasized the importance of testing and experimentation. āThere are only a limited number of native plants that are common in the nursery trade and commercially available. There are many native species […]
The Wildlands & Woodlands vision calls for conserving 70% of New England as forest free from development and seven percent as farmland by 2060. Highstead is a lead supporter of the W&W initiative, working in close partnership with the Harvard Forest at Harvard University, the New England Forestry Foundation, and the Northeast Wilderness Trust, […]
[…] including a paddle to Connecticutās Outer Island, part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. A special thanks to our kayak guide, Eileen from Branford River Paddlesports, and Ian, our Outer Island tour guide, for sharing their knowledge and helping us have a successful gathering. Photos by Katie […]
[…] the most sensitive land of highest conservation priority and offers opportunities for local groups to join forces in working together to protect it. This invaluable tool helps guide the partnershipās activities. Interestingly, Wood Thrush Habitat Capability was one of the Wildlife Habitats mapped. “We included three specifi c forest habitats in our map-building process, […]
[…] be seen in early spring. ŃŠŠ² The Azalea Area, fenced fr om deer, has 13 eastern species that bloom sequentially from late April through July. Walking Trail Guide Explore over two miles of undulating trails winding through 50 acres of forest, wetland, ledge, and meadow ŃŠŠ£ a mosaic of habitats preserved for the study […]
[…] Proļ¬ciency with Microsoļæ½ Oļ¬ce programs and Google plaļæ½orm. ā¢ Must be ļ¬exible and work independently while meeļæ½ng deadlines and supporļæ½ng the eļ¬orts of a partnership team. ā¢ Valid driverās license and ability to travel to diļ¬erent states as needed. Preferred Qualiļ¬caļæ½ons: ā¢ BA or BS or more than 3 years of experience in biology, […]