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Contents
Summary
Introduction [administrative]
Purpose of the Plan
Planning Process
Planning Approach
Public Participation
Use of the Plan
Updating the Plan
Background [past and present]
Introduction
Natural History
Geology
Geomorphology
Topography
Soils
Hydrology
Vegetation
Land Use Changes
Wildlife
Related Plans
Current Natural Resource Management Practices
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Goals, Objectives and Policies [where, what and how]
Introduction
Vision
Mission (Commission(s)
Goals, Objectives and Policies
Goal 1: Habitats
Goal 2: Wildlife
Goal 3: Invasive Species
Goal 4: Insect Pests and Disease
Goal 5: Access and Connectivity
Goal 6: Passive Recreation Opportunities
Goal 7: Land Acquisition
Goal 8: Open Space
Goal 9: Private Land Development
Goal 10: Public Land Development and Improvement
Goal 11: Community Natural Resources Education
Goal 12: Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Goal 13: Maintenance and Inspection of Sites
Goal 14: Partnerships and Interagency Cooperation
Goal 15: Funding
Issues Analysis and Needs Assessment [what works, what doesn't]
Introduction
Natural Resources Inventory
Water Resources
Terrestrial Resources
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Wildlife and Rare Resources
Greenway and Corridors
Resource Management Units
Natural Resource Management
Issues
Opportunities
Community Survey
Issues
Opportunities
Needs Assessment
Funding and Staffing Resources
Community Understanding and Involvement
Partners
Natural Resources Management Strategies [what to do]
Introduction
General Management Strategies
Hydrology
Vegetation
Wildlife
Greenway and Corridors
Open Space
Partnerships
Education
Climate Change
Site Specific Management Strategies
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Site1: Adeline Nature Area
Site 2: Bassett Creek Nature Area
Site 3: Briarwood Nature Area
Site 4: General Mills Nature Preserve
Site 5: General Mills Research Nature Area
Site 6: Golden Ridge Nature Area
Site 7: Laurel Avenue Greenbelt
Site 8: Mary Hills Nature Area
Site 9: Pennsylvania Woods
Site 10: Rice Lake Nature Area
Site 11: Western Avenue Marsh
City-Owned Open Space Parcels
Monitoring and Success Criteria
Implementation [making it happen and identifying who is going to do it]
Introduction
Ordinances
Capital Improvement Program
Additional Funding Sources
Community Involvement and Communication
Demonstration Projects
Inter-Governmental Cooperation and Partnerships
Action Plan [Implementation Action Item Matrix]
Plan Maintenance
Annual Plan Review/Amendment
Implementation Responsibility
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Citizens
City Council
Environmental Commission
City Staff
Appendices [[getting into the details]
A. Definitions
B. References
C. Natural Resources Inventory
D. Oak Wilt Management
E. Buckthorn Management
F. Emerald Ash Borer Management
G. Wetland Buffers
H. Plant Species List— Invasive, Obnoxious
I. Plant Species List— Native
J. Plant Species List— Cultivated
K. Education, Information and Public Involvement
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