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NATURAL RESOURCES <br />Anoka County has maintained a strong commitment to preserving and restoring <br />natural resources within its park, trails and open space system. The expansive 1 1,000- <br />acre park system contains a diverse system of wildlife species and natural areas <br />including upland forests, deciduous woodlands, upland prairies, forested wetlands, <br />shrub wetlands and open wetlands. To manage the natural resources and maintain <br />parks and trails identity and natural connection to the river, Anoka County will provide <br />for: <br />The protection, restoration and enhancement of native plant and animal <br />habitats throughout the park and along the trail corridor; <br />Protection and improvement of water and soil resources; <br />Increase public awareness regarding the diverse natural resources in the <br />area; <br />Sustainable practices related to park development, operations and <br />maintenance. <br />General natural resources management strategies include identifying and assessing <br />remnant plant and animal communities, monitoring rare species, controlling invasive <br />species, ecologically restoring native plant and animal habitat, controlling detrimental <br />61210 <br />61210 <br />11229 �--� <br />Mississippi River <br />32211 <br />Hennepin <br />32170 <br />42130 ' 62140 <br />450 900 1,350 1,800 Feet <br />Mississippi West Regional Park - Land Cover <br />FIGURE 26 <br />61210 <br />61330 <br />insects and disease, wildlife management, enhancing water quality, erosion control <br />and cooperative land stewardship. <br />3/6/2017 Mississippi West Regional Park Master Plan Amendment 20 <br />