A collaboration working to simultaneously stem the tide of grassland bird decline, improve the resiliency of working landscapes and positively impact the livelihoods that depend upon those lands.
The Piedmont Grassland Bird Iniative (PGBI) is a collaboration between The Piedmont Environmental Council, Virginia Working Landscapes, American Farmland Trust and Quail Forever focused on promoting the science-based knowledge and resources needed to manage Virginia’s private lands for grassland bird conservation.
Visit the Piedmont Grassland Bird Initiative website to learn more.

Re-aligning Land and Nature at the Holden Farm in Loudoun County
In 2021, the Holdens partnered with The Piedmont Environmental Council to permanently conserve their rolling 35-acre farm just south of the historic Quaker village of Lincoln.
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What is the Piedmont Grassland Bird Initiative?
Native grasslands have suffered the most intense impact by humans of any of North America’s terrestrial ecosystems, resulting in grassland-associated birds experiencing a steeper, more consistent decline than any other guild of birds.
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An Introduction to Grassland Birds
PGBI Coordinator Justin Proctor shares his experience researching grassland birds.
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Meet the PGBI Staff
PGBI relies on strong local partners and interested landowners working together with knowledgeable PEC and VWL staff -- meet PGBI co-coordinators Justin and October!
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Winter Birding Opportunities
Wondering how you can get involved in bird conservation this winter? Community science is a great way to stay active, contribute to science and learn more about local ecology.
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Ways to Support Grassland Birds
There are several things that you can do around your landscape that will have a positive impact on our region’s grassland birds, both migratory and resident, as well as improve biodiversity.
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