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Bird’s Eye View

Season 6 | Episode 8

Bird’s Eye View

August 1, 2025

Sometimes, a simple “silvicultural tweak” can make a big difference in achieving diverse forest management goals. The real challenge lies in knowing when—and how—to make those adjustments. To help with that, several states have created Forestry for the Birds guidebooks, offering practical strategies to enhance forest habitat for birds. In this episode of SilviCast, we’re joined by Christian Nelson, Lake States Coordinator for the Forest Stewards Guild, to discuss the newly released Forestry for Minnesota Birds guidebook and how it can support better habitat outcomes across the region.

Photo Credit: Mark Schocken

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Christian Nelson

Lake States Coordinator, Forest Stewards Guild

Christian has been professional forester in the Lake States for over 25 years working with state agencies and Native American tribes. He has a passion for science-based, ecologically focused, and pragmatic forestry practices. He works for the Forest Stewards Guild and recently helped author a new forest management for Minnesota Birds guidebook.


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Episode Show Notes

Forestry for the Birds – Forest Stewards Guild

NRRI Avian Ecology Lab at University of Minnesota

American Bird Conservancy

Northern Forest Bird Network – Webinar with Christian Nelson

University of Minnesota-Extension – Webinar with Christian Nelson

University of Minnesota-WFEC – Webinar with Christian Nelson

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