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Inventory and Management Recommendations For Dale Road Open Space

Inventory and Management Recommendations For Dale Road Open Space. Final Report Prepared for: Woodbury Park and Recreation Submitted by: Project Leader: Daryl Wierzbinski Group members: Alexandria Amand, Amber Luton, & Lisa Mueller. Dale Road Open Space. Location of site Vegetation

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Inventory and Management Recommendations For Dale Road Open Space

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  1. Inventory and Management Recommendations For Dale Road Open Space Final Report Prepared for: Woodbury Park and Recreation Submitted by: Project Leader: Daryl Wierzbinski Group members: Alexandria Amand, Amber Luton, & Lisa Mueller

  2. Dale Road Open Space • Location of site • Vegetation • Wildlife • Existing Infrastructure • People and Land Use • Recommendations

  3. Location

  4. DaleRoadOpen Space • Bordered on the north by Excel Energy power line and Dale Road to the south • Nearest main roads, Hwy 95 to east and north and Cottage Grove Dr. to the west

  5. Vegetation Three general vegetation types: • Mixed hardwood forest • Grassland • Agricultural fields • Wetland

  6. Mixed Hardwood Forest Dominated by: • Oaks • Elms • Boxelder • Buckthorn

  7. Grassland • Dominated by Kentucky bluegrass • Scattered mix of forbs

  8. Agricultural Fields • Soybean crop • Close grown crop

  9. Wildlife • Mammals • Birds • Amphibians and Reptiles

  10. Existing Infrastructure • House • Pole barn • Power line • Pipeline • Driveway • Fences

  11. People and Land Use • Historic and current land use • Adjacent land use

  12. Recommendations • Restore native vegetation • Create ornamental garden & picnic area • Construct trail system • Create small-scale waterway • Nature-interpretive & educational center

  13. Restore Native Vegetation • Current vegetation • Wetland ecosystem • Restore prairie, oak savannah, and mixed hardwood forest ecosystems

  14. Restore Native Vegetation • Buckthorn management • Prescribed burning • Seeding • Management

  15. Picture of field

  16. Create Ornamental Gardens & Picnic Area • Aesthetics • Education • Recreation • Tranquility

  17. Create Ornamental Garden & Picnic Area • Species • Construct foundations • Management

  18. Construct Trail System • Connections • Educational kiosks • Recreation • Mileage • Trail surface

  19. Create Small-Scale Waterway • Enhance visitor experience • Increase educational opportunities • Promote scenic value

  20. Create Small-Scale Waterway • More costly recommendation • Maintenance • Natural flow regime

  21. Nature-Interpretive & Educational Center • Tie together the 4 open spaces • Offer educational and recreation opportunities • Promote a sense of community for citizens

  22. Pic of house

  23. Proposed Programs • Interpretive classes • Specialized classes on gardening • Partnership with Woodbury School District • Self-education

  24. Woodbury’s Vision • Education • Recreation • Preserves open space • Greater sense of attachment

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