Evaluation of Tree Retention Guidelines Pertaining to Wildlife
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$232,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN - Duluth NRRI
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2019
Counties Affected
Statewide
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03p
Appropriation Language
$232,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth to assess the effectiveness of the Minnesota Forest Resources Council tree retention guidelines in sustaining Minnesota's wildlife populations, by quantifying and evaluating the impacts on birds, small mammals, and amphibian diversity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$232,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Gerald
Last Name
Niemi
Organization Name
U of MN - Duluth NRRI
Street Address
5013 Miller Trunk Hwy
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55811
Phone
(218) 720-4270
Email
gniemi@nrri.umn.edu
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