Upland habitats include farmlands, forests, and other land adjacent to wetlands. They provide winter habitat and wildlife movement corridors. Because they provide a buffer between wetlands and developed areas, they are critically important for maintaining wetland water quality. Of prime concern to PCJV partners is farmland, which provides critical feeding and resting areas for overwintering and migrating waterfowl.

Threats and challenges

Urbanization is one of the greatest contributors to habitat loss of upland habitat. In addition, non-sustainable agriculture and forestry practices can destroy or degrade upland habitats and adjacent wetlands.

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