THE WOODLANDS, Texas,
Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Newfield Exploration Company's (NYSE:
NFX) charitable foundation today announced it had
awarded a grant in the amount of $30,000 to the National Wild Turkey Federation
(NWTF) to improve grassland bird habitat in Oklahoma.
Implemented in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of
Wildlife Conservation through the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture
(OPJV), the program will help boost song- and gamebird species in
southern Oklahoma by reducing
invasive plants that prevent the growth of native grassland
habitat. The project also will enhance pollinator habitat for
insects such as butterflies and bees.
Northern bobwhites, other grassland birds, Monarch butterflies
and Rio Grande wild turkeys are among the varieties that will
benefit from the restoration efforts. With proper management, the
oak savannah and prairie habitats in south central Oklahoma supports and enhances a beneficial
number of wild turkeys.
The OPJV Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (GRIP) is a
voluntary private landowner financial incentive with the objective
of encouraging land management practices that address greatest
limiting factors for suitable grassland bird habitat.
"Since our inception nearly 30 years ago, Newfield has focused
on being a good steward of the environment in the communities where
we operate," said Lee K. Boothby,
Newfield chairman, president and CEO. "Our support of the National
Wild Turkey Federation will help to ensure the continued existence
of native birds, animals, butterflies and other insects that have a
beneficial impact on the natural Oklahoma habitat."
In 2018, the Newfield Foundation awarded more than $1 million in charitable grants to worthy
projects in Oklahoma and other
states where Newfield operates.
To reinforce its mission, the Newfield Foundation supports
programs in the environment, medical, cultural arts and community
services. Receiving grants this year in Oklahoma were eight community service
charities, three environmental organizations and one medical
foundation.
In 2018, The Newfield Foundation, which is employee-driven with
charities nominated by employees, awarded grants totaling
$1,002,500 to local organizations in
Oklahoma, Utah, North
Dakota and Texas. Newfield
employees are encouraged to contribute a portion of their time,
talent and personal resources to help where it matters most and to
nominate local charities for further consideration by the Newfield
Foundation.
Newfield Exploration Company is an independent energy company
engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude
oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. We are focused on
liquids-rich U.S. resource plays and our principal areas of
operation include Oklahoma,
Utah and North Dakota. We also have offshore oil
production in China.
For additional information, please contact Newfield's
Communications department.
Phone: 281-210-5253
Email: chassler@newfield.com
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