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Project T-85-D1

Project Title: Recovery of the Greater Prairie-Chickens in Illinois

Community and/or Species Focus: Greater Prairie Chickens

Goals/Objectives:
  1. Restoration and stewardship of grassland habitat at Prairie Ridge State Natural Area
  2. Prepare and implement a translocating plan
  3. Conduct annual surveys
Achievements:
  1. ​About 100 prairie chickens were translocated each year for 3 years to PRSNA and released to be trapped during the spring months
  2. Performed post-release monitoring and spring booming ground census activities

Post-Project Survey (if applicable): n/a

Project Period: 11/1/13 - 3/31/18

Principle Investigator(s): Schelsky and Hoover (Illinois Natural History Survey)

Final Report:
T-85-D1​