Ep. 13 - Forestry with a Wildlife Focus with Golden Wing Warbler Forester Jesse Owen

In this week's episode, we sit down with Jesse Owen, a wildlife forester specializing in Golden-Winged Warbler projects with the NRCS. We discuss forest managment, logging, and healthy forests with a focus on wildlife from ruffed grouse and golden winged warblers to insects, turkeys, and whitetail deer. Jesse is a great communicator and educator of forest management for wildlife, and in this episode, we discuss:   What does the habitat for Golden Winged Warblers look like? Is there any crossover between Golden Winged Warbler habitat and the habitat for ruffed grouse? The value of leaving residual trees in a timber harvest vs. a clear-cut. The impact high deer densities can have on the health of a forest. What does grouse habitat look like in terms of forest age classes and species composition? The benefits and value of a mature forest, as well as the species of wildlife that utilize woodland habitats. Jesse's favorite native shrubs for wildlife. Why oaks are so important to the health of a forest beyond just acorn production.   If you're interested in learning more about the Golden Winged Warbler program or implementing a harvest or working with Jesse and the NRCS, shoot him an e-mail at [email protected]   Follow Us On Instagram Like Us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube Ruffed Grouse Billboard