Laserfiche WebLink
TABLE OF CONTENTS <br />1. Executive Summary 3 <br />2. Desired Management Outcomes 3 <br />3. Site Description 3 <br />3.1 Natural History 4 <br />3.1.1 Bedrock Geology and Glacial Landscapes 4 <br />3.1.2 Vegetation at the Time of Settlement 4 <br />3.1.3 Influence of Humans on the Landscape 4 <br />3.2 Existing Landscape Conditions and Features 5 <br />3.2.1 Climate 5 <br />3.2.2 Land Cover 5 <br />3.2.3 Wetlands 5 <br />3.2.4 Property Uses 6 <br />3.2.5 Ecological Quality 6 <br />3.3 Walkthrough Assessment Findings and Concerns 6 <br />3.3.1 Flora 6 <br />3.3.2 Invasive Species of Concern 7 <br />3.3.3 Ecologically Sensitive Areas 8 <br />3.3.4 Structures and Improvements 9 <br />3.3.5 Erosion 9 <br />3.3.6 Boundary Issues 9 <br />4. Management Recommendations 9 <br />4.1 Invasive Species Control 9 <br />4.1.1 Woody Invasives Treatment 10 <br />4.1.2 Woody Biomass Removal 10 <br />4.1.3 Vegetation Enhancement 10 <br />4.1.4 Long -Term Maintenance 11 <br />4.1.5 Remaining Invasive Plants of Concern 11 <br />4.2 Native Prairie Creation 11 <br />4.2.1 Preparing the Site 11 <br />4.2.2 Vegetation Enhancement 12 <br />4.2.3 Long -Term Maintenance 15 <br />4.3 Species Surveillance 16 <br />4.4 Habitat Maintenance 16 <br />4.4.1 Bluebird Houses 16 <br />4.4.2 Bat House 16 <br />4.5 Erosion Control 16 <br />4.6 Boundary Maintenance 16 <br />4.7 Didactic Signage 16 <br />4.8 Timeline 17 <br />5. Final Comments 19 <br />6. References 20 <br />6.1 Sources 20 <br />6.2 Maps 21 <br />6.3 Appendices 23 <br />2 <br />