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Davey Resource Group
September 2015
OPEN FIELDS AND TRAIL RIGHTS-OF-WAY
The open field
habitats throughout
the preserve, found
primarily along the
trail rights-of-way,
are dominated by
Artemisia vulgaris
(mugwort), Conium
maculatum (poison
hemlock), and
Phragmites australis
(common reed). These
areas lack significant
canopy cover and provide ideal growing
conditions for non-native, invasive vegetation.
The trails are currently mow-managed to keep
paths clear of vegetation, but they are densely
populated with undesirable vegetation.
Because of their high visibility, visitor use, and
access, these open areas are considered a
high priority for completion.
Management goals for these areas are geared
toward enhancing the open habitats so as to
better support bird and pollinator populations,
while increasing native plant diversity, as well
as maintaining trail pathways for visitors.
FIGURE 6
The trails and other open,
non-forested areas are being
encroached upon by
non-native vegetation.
MANAGEMENT GOAL 1
GAIN SIGNIFICANT CONTROL OF NON-NATIVE, INVASIVE VEGETATION OVER A
PERIOD OF 10 YEARS, WITH AN 80% OR GREATER REDUCTION IN COVER.
MANAGEMENT GOAL 3
IMPROVE OVERALL NATIVE VEGETATION DIVERSITY BY ESTABLISHING 23
ACRES OF ADDITIONAL SUCCESSIONAL WOODLAND HABITAT AND SHRUB/
SCRUB HABITAT WITHIN THE REMAINING OPEN GRASSLAND HABITATS.
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3
2
4
MANAGEMENT GOAL 2
IMPROVE OVERALL NATIVE VEGETATION DIVERSITY BY ESTABLISHING 22.5
ACRES OF ADDITIONAL OPEN GRASSLAND AND WILDFLOWER PRAIRIE HABITAT
ALONG THE TRAIL RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND NON-FORESTED AREAS.
MANAGEMENT GOAL 4
MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE RESTORED AREAS FOR WILDLIFE DIVERSITY
OVER THE LONG-TERM.
