Why are Three Specific Bird Species the Focus of Conservation in Minnesota?

Emilia Skogen fell in love with birds at a young age and has been working with them ever since. In today's episode, I talk with her about why she's specifically working with three bird species in Minnesota and what conservation for them looks like through forestry management. Emilia is a Minnesota Public Lands Conservation Forester with the American Bird Conservancy.RESOURCEShttps://abcbirds.org/https://abcbirds.org/ways-to-give/https://abcbirds.org/get-involved/Outdoor Heritage Fund work - Details about the three bird species Emilia works with, where the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) works, and how many acres of habitat ABC has worked with partner agencies to manage for birds so far.https://abcbirds.org/where-we-work/north-america/great-lakes-ohf-grants/FREE FORESTRY FOR MINNESOTA BIRDS GUIDEhttps://www.birds.cornell.edu/landtrust/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ForestryForMNBirdsGuidebook.pdfEMILIA SKOGEN CONTACT INFORMATIONFee free to email or call Emilia if they'd like more information on any topics, or want to connect with ABC's private lands foresters on managing their land for birds and other wildlife: eskogen@abcbirds.org / (612) 439-2011Contact Emilia for any information about ball cactus.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESWI DNR MOSS (managed old-growth silvicultural study)https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/research/mossAudubon MN secretive marsh bird surveyshttps://www.audubon.org/umr/projects/monitoring-secretive-marsh-birds-minnesotaFollow The Global Grit Experience:Instagram: @thegloabgritexperience Facebook: @theglobalgritexperienceVisit: www.theglobalgritexperience.comThanks for listening and being a part of The Global Grit Experience. I appreciate you!