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  • Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas (2022) Framework for Conservation Action

    • Presentation to WLFW Partners on NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas Framework
    • Working Lands for Wildlife: Northern Bobwhite, Grasslands and Savannas Framework for Conservation Action
  • Needs Assessment

    • Needs Assessment: WLFW Northern Bobwhite, Grasslands & Savannas
  • Published materials

    • Good for Bobwhite, Good for Cattle
    • WLFW Science to Solutions: Economics of NWSG Forage
    • Beef, Grass, and Bobwhites – Quail Management in Eastern Native Warm-Season Grass Pastures
  • Maps and Spatial Data

    • Map of NRCS States Opting In/Out of WLFW Northern bobwhite
    • WLFW Northern bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas National Map
    • Boundaries & Priority Area Shapefiles

      • Central Region
      • Southeast
      • Northeast
      • National
    • National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative - Participating States
    • FY17-21 WLFW-Northern bobwhite Map
    • Map of Row Crops Produced in NOBO Range
    • Major Land Uses in WLFW NOBO, Grasslands, and Savannas
    • BBS Hotspots for Northern bobwhite
    • Map of Fescue Belt
  • NRCS Conservation Practices & Materials

    • Conservation Practices

      • Northern Bobwhite in Working Grasslands
    • Job Sheets

      • 338-Prescribed Burning
      • 647 Early Successional Habitat Management
      • 645 Covey Headquarters Planning Job Sheet (MO example)
      • 666-Forest Stand Improvement for Bobwhite Quail
      • 314-Brush Management: Quail (GA and SE example)
      • Field Borders-Wildlife (IL)
      • Residue & Tillage Management for Wildlife (KY)
      • Hedgerow Planting for Wildlife & Pollinators (KY)
      • Prairie & Savanna Restoration (MO)
      • Filter Strips-Wildlife (IL)
      • Prescribed Grazing-CSP (AR)
      • Silvopasture Establishment in Pine (AL)
    • Screening & Ranking

      • General/Terrestrial Ranking Guidance (GA example)
      • Bobwhite-specific Ranking Tool (GA example)
    • Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guide (WHEG)

      • Multi-State WHEG (based on GA's)
    • Other Guidance
  • Helpful Tips for Implementation
• Research
  • WLFW Outcomes: Funded Research

    • Outcomes from Delivery of NRCS's WLFW-Bobwhite in Managed Pine Savannahs
    • Assessment of Native Grasses for Forage & Bobwhite Habitat
    • Economic and Production Performance of Native Grasses as Forage in the Fescue Belt
  • Peer-reviewed Science
• Partners
• News & Events
  • IN Workshop - Native grasses in Prescribed Grazing Systems
• Training Resources
  • Landscape Partnership Online Learning Network
  • Webinars and Instructional Videos

    • Webinar- Course on Native Warm-Season Grass Forages and Grazing Management for Bobwhites

      • Business Case for NWSG Forages w/ Dr. Pat Keyser
      • Establishing Native Grass Forages:A Brief Overview w/ Dr. Pat Keyser
      • NWSG Forage Management Made Easy w/ Dr. Pat Keyser
      • Beef, Grass, and Bobwhites w/ Jef Hodges
    • Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW): Northern bobwhite, Grasslands and Savannas National Partnership Meeting, Feb 23rd-24th 2021

      • History and Trends in Native Grasslands & Savannas of the Midwest and East
      • Precision Agriculture and Conservation Opportunities: Dr. Mark McConnell
      • Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever: The Habitat Organization: Ryan Heiniger
      • The Economics of Grazing Native Warm Season Grasses: Dr. Pat Keyser
      • WLFW Field Perspective: J.B. Daniel
      • Partnerships in Conservation: Linking economics and wildlife habitat in on-farm program delivery: Kira Everhart-Valentine
      • Partnerships Help Profitability, Sustainability in Cotton Farming: Dr. Jesse Daystar
      • Forest Certification and Quail Conservation: What’s the Intersection?: Paul Trianosky
      • Progress, Goal-Setting Spreadsheet, & Next Steps: Bridgett Costanzo
      • Northern Bobwhite Trends and Landscape Needs: Dr. James Martin
      • Perspectives & Tips on Field Delivery of WLFW-NOBO: Dr. Jessica McGuire
      • Q&A Session: Bridgett Costanzo, Dr. Jessica McGuire & Dr. James Martin
    • Bobwhite Quail Seminar Series

      • Bobwhite history and biology
      • Native plants and bobwhites
      • Forest Management for bobwhites
      • Managing agricultural land for quail
      • Use of fire in quail management
      • Supplemental planting for quail
      • Cost Share Programs for landowners
      • What exactly is the SC Bobwhite Initiative?
      • Tractors and accidents
      • The South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative YouTube Channel
    • NBCI Bobwhite Seminars

      • Managing Oak Forests for Northern Bobwhite Quail
      • Maintaining Quail and Grassland Bird Habitat in the Agricultural Landscape
      • Understory Herbicides for Bobwhites and Other Wildlife
      • Native Vegetation Investments Pay Conservation Dividends
      • Forest Management for Northern Bobwhite Quail
    • Secrets of the Longleaf Pine
    • Northern Bobwhites and Fire: A Perfect Match
    • Grazing Management Minute: Establishing Native Warm Season Grasses
    • Grazing Gone Native
  • Podcast Episode: Native Warm Season Grass Episode 6 - Technical and Financial Assistance
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