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12 <br />ANOKA CONSERVATION <br />DISTRICT <br />Anoka Conservation district recently <br />sponsored a public tour to address concerns of <br />habitat loss and fragmentation and loss of natural <br />communities. These concerns were highlighted <br />when the district worked on their Compressive <br />Plan. <br />Tour participants were greeted with <br />gorgeous warm fall temperatures and fall colors <br />as they gathered for the bus tour September 30th <br />Participants whose responsibility is for land use <br />planning toured the Cedar Creek Natural History <br />Area to get a understanding of some of Anoka `s <br />natural communities and the threats they face. The <br />tour continued to the fields of St Croix, <br />conservation planned community. Chuck Dillerud, <br />Lake Elmo City Planner and Robert Engstrom, <br />Fields of St Croix developer, spoke to the group. <br />Open space design development is incorporated <br />in the Fields development and the speakers <br />addressed the obstacles they needed to overcome <br />with concepts of shared wells and septic system, <br />open space preservation, and narrower roads were <br />a few of the items that challenged the normal <br />procedures of land development. <br />Anoka Conservation District's, Chris <br />Lord, comments that: open space design <br />development is just one of many tools that allows <br />communities to enjoy the economic benefits of <br />growth and economic and social benefits of <br />preserving open space ". Lord welcomes working <br />with communities to provide assistance in <br />continuing on this and other techniques to preserve <br />open and reduce the impacts of development <br />RESTORING NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS <br />A ONE -DAY SEMINAR <br />FEBRUARY 23 ZOO1 <br />The practice of restoring native ecosystems is not only becoming <br />more common, it is becoming a more crucial element in the effort to <br />maintain natural systems and habitats. A broad cross - section of <br />professionals is involved in the restoration and creation of ecosystems <br />across the country and around the world. The restoration of the degraded <br />ecosystems, or the creation of new one, can be a powerful tool on <br />environmental stewardship. <br />This seminar will examine the principles behind the concept of <br />restoration as well as important issues, approaches, techniques. Case <br />studies will be included to provided real-world examples to show how <br />you can apply what you learn in your own projects. <br />For immediate registration call (toll free) 888 - 448 -7337 or 402- <br />474 -5655 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT) or you can go Online at <br />www. arborday. org/rneseminar. <br />RECREATIONAL Firms <br />MUST BE SO' <br />FROM STRUCTURES <br />Be sure to follow the City's burning regulations if winter inspires <br />you to have a recreational fire. <br />A recreational fire is an area of no more than three feet in <br />diameter or nine square feet. It must be located at least 50 feet from <br />any structure or vehicle. Burning barrels are prohibited. <br />Use only dry, clean wood. Plywood, chipboard and other <br />products containing resins or glues are strictly prohibited. Painted and <br />preservative- treated wood scraps can give off toxic smoke. Don't <br />inhale! Running grass fires are prohibited, except for prairie restoration. <br />Burning leaves, grass and debris is also prohibited. <br />Recreational burning is allowed only between the hours of 6 <br />p.m. and 6 a.m. Fires must be attended by an adult at all times until <br />completely extinguished. A garden hose connected to water should be <br />nearby. Violations can be subject to a citation, including extinguishment <br />charges of $250 per hour. <br />Be respectful of weather conditions, neighbors, burning bans, <br />and air quality so that nuisance, health or safety hazards will not be <br />created. <br />Open fires larger than three feet in diameter require a permit <br />which can be obtained at City Hall. A complete copy of Ramsey City <br />Ordinance #92 -03, which regulates burning, is also available at City <br />Hall. <br />Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death. — General Omar Bradley <br />