HRF is pleased to say that the spring tree planting season has come to a close and all planting projects were successful. Now it’s time to change gears and head back to the woods.
HRF will be spending the majority of June near the Iowa/Missouri border south of Shenendoah. This is an extensive multi-faceted project with the hopeful end result of an improvement of quail habitat. The first step is the removal of many acres of nearly solid honeylocust on old pasture ground. The second phase involves several acres of edge feathering to help create a transition zone from grasses and forbes to woody land. Studies have shown the great benefits of edge feathering and population gains in quail coveys. The final phase is a large amount of specialized CRP plantings created specifically for quail.
This is a great project and HRF is really excited to be a part of it. These initial steps are going to help establish some truly phenomenal properties and create a haven for new quail in southwest Iowa. New photos will be posted soon to show progress as the project gets underway.