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MN DNR 1994 CHALLENGE GRANT <br /> <br />I. Project iDescription <br />This proposal isI for year two of continued development of a comprehensive community forest <br />management pl~ for the City of Po. msey. Year one resulted in a nee cover type map including o~ <br />wilt infections rfim-ked, and a v/>ecies inventory. Also, new development agreements include pilot <br />requirements foritree conservation and planting, mad two additional City staff will be certified tree <br />inspectors in Sp~ng 1994. <br /> <br />Thc purpose of this project is to: <br /> <br />2. <br /> <br />3. <br />4. <br /> <br />5. <br /> <br />Apply tree cover and inventnry dam tv enhance cra-rant programs. <br />I~vclop a nee conservation ordinance with reforestation fund. <br />Ohtline both a short and long-range city tree planting plan. <br />P~ovide and develop computerized City maps for these forestry applications. <br />Develop capability to do site sp~ific recommendations. <br /> <br />Thc goal [is to contract for program development and forest plan recommendations with a <br />private f~rcstry company to enhance the existing programs to efficiently incorporate <br />program guidelines developed in year one. Tl:fis will include an aerial 35mm survey in the <br />summer for: a) update in year one forestry plan, b)review for new disease problems, and <br />c) enter ~993 and 1994 data to existing forest cover overlay (to be digitized for use in <br />computerized mapping system). Crrant $1200 In Kind $1g00 <br /> <br />The goall is to apply tree cover and inventory data to develop and implement tree <br />conscrvMion ordinance for new developments. Consultants w/Il make recommendations <br />and provide field train/rig for three City nee inspectors, and add ground proofing with <br />inspections to Ramscy forest cover map. Crrant $800 In Kind $1200 <br /> <br />A draft tr~ planting proposal for the City will be prepared by consultant and City staff by <br />species, r~rios of species and consultant's recommendations for a tree cover goal in both <br />short anti'long range for Council's consideration. Crrant $500 In Kind $500 <br /> <br />Purchase ~ftwar~ and contract for dig/fi:ting City map,-'Prcparing and digitizing the forest <br />cover or,lay; soil type, zoning districts, wetlands, shoreland, and existing uses. Grant <br />$2000 Local Cash $2000 In Kind $500 <br /> <br /> <br />