Femelschlag? Femelschlag is a sustainable forestry method where a gradual harvesting system of trees in a forest are removed in small groups over time, rather than clear-cutting an entire area at once. This method allows for natural regeneration of the forest, preserving biodiversity and maintaining a more stable ecosystem.

New Jersey Audubon practices ecological and sustainable forestry throughout the state. This creates early successional habitat for many birds, mammals and butterflies. Golden-winged warbler, Field sparrow, and American woodcock along with Bobcat, Red fox and Monarch butterfly are just a few species that benefit from this habitat!

Support for our team helps us reach landowners around the state to promote sustainable land management, create and maintain resilient wetland, forest and agricultural habitat and maintain and enhance NJ Audubon's own portfolio of 30 Nature Sanctuaries throughout the state! 

Want to bird with us? Let me know and I'll send you an invite!

Kelly Wenzel
Director of Stewardship
kelly.wenzel@njaudubon.org