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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Guest On This Episode
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.
Forestry for the Birds – Forest Stewards Guild
NRRI Avian Ecology Lab at University of Minnesota
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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