Name of Project: Spruce Decline II
Number of Trees to be Planted: 89,000
Direct beneficiaries: Spruce grouse
Location: Wisconsin
Year: 2011
Goals
Notable Highlights
American Forests is partnering with the USDA Forest Service to reforest areas of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. This area has been adversely affected by various forest growth challenges, including drought, spruce needlecast, and spruce budworm. Needlecast is a fungal disease that causes a black growth on pine needles which causes them to die. Red pine, Jack pine, black spruce, and tamarack trees will be planted to increase diversity and lessen the damage of future insect and disease attacks.
In addition to restoring forest health, this project will create habitat for the spruce grouse (Falcipennis canadensis). This medium-sized chicken-like bird is a native of the northern US and feeds on short needled conifers.
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