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Add more diversity. Not all species planted will survive the first year and not all species listed will necessarily be planted in your buffer area. You may see species at other restoration sites that are of interest. Feel free to add different species to your planting. Just remember that only native plant species should be planted in the buffer zone. For native plant lists and native plant grower lists please contact the Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District or consult the DNR publication "Lakescaping For Wildlife & Water Quality ". MONITORING Monitoring will help evaluate the success of the project, gauge its progress, and adds to our understanding of what did or did not work. Minimal monitoring should be done monthly and involves keeping notes and taking photographs. Document the project by keeping project notebook and taking pictures from established "photopoints ". Start a Restoration Notebook / Calendar in which to document preparation, planting and maintenance activities as well as other points of interest, such as blooming dates, notes on wildlife, photographs, pressed flowers, as well as records of precipitation, water level fluctuations, etc. Select locations or "photopoints" where a series of pictures will be taken. Locations should be easy to find (such as where the photographer's back is against a tree or house), and should include a profile of the different parts of the buffer zone. If possible, try and have at least one photopoint offshore (namely from a dock). Be sure to photograph the site BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the restoration. For more information about site preparation, planting, maintenance, and monitoring see the DNR publication "Lakescaping For Wildlife & Water Quality ", Chapters 5, 6, & 7.