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Thc extension o£ a trail system <br />may be an opportunity to <br />.~. improve the quality of the <br />natural e~tviroument by restoring <br />~:tl'Jve vegetation and thereby <br />htci.litatmg ~>ptimal wildlife habitat. <br /> <br /> Natural 'Resources & <br /> Wildlife Habitat <br />Restoration & Enhancements <br /> <br /> Questions to Ask <br /> <br />· What is the ecotype xve are attempting to m,-fintain or replicate? <br /> <br />· ~Vhat are the correct plant types for this area of Ramsey, given the <br />e:dsting soils and land use? <br /> <br />° What kind o£mamtenance plan is built into the development of a project <br />to ensure growth and proliferation of selected plant species as well as <br />control of exotic, invasive species such as Buckthom and Siberian Elm? <br /> <br />· At a minimum, the restoration required beyond the shoulder xvhen the <br />trail is constructed should consider native plants that are indigenous to <br />tL~tmsey? <br /> <br />A controlled burn tvithin a housing <br />develapment controls invasive apedes in the <br /> <br />Prese,=,ation o; enhancement of natural areas near ney., or existing development can be <br />done in such a ~v~ that effective management techniques, such as burning, can be used. <br /> i W/orkers light the headfire. <br /> <br /> Contmlkd burn photos courte(y of Praide i <br /> Restorations, <br /> <br /> <br />