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Because of the hydric nature of the soils found in the conservation easement area, burning may only be feasible during dry years. The frequency of prescribed burns may be more or Tess depending on community conditions and may alternate between spring and fall fires: Portions of the field may have to be periodically mowed to provide a base for driving vehicles on that are used in the burn process. Maintenance of Lowland Hardwood Forest Area To ensure and maintain normal functioning of this established lowland hardwood forest, nonnative shrubs and invasive plant species must be controlled. Tartarian honeysuckle and European buckthorn must be controlled to the greatest` extent- possible. In areas where nonnatives occur in thick patches, cutting the smallest shrubs and trees first allows for easier handling of larger trees as they are removed later. If The shrub /trees are found in thick patches, this material should be piled and burned as described below. The control of problem trees and shrubs should be accomplished before any burning is conducted.> Recreational and Educational :Opportunities Members of Eagle Brook Church and residents of Lino Lakes, at the discretion of the Church, may use the Eagle Brook Conservation Easement area for recreational and educational opportunities. Currently, there, is a path that runs Through the lowland forest ending at the west end of the field near the shoreline. This path may be maintained; by the Church to allow for recreational and educational opportunities. Due to the ecological significance of this area particularly to the colonial birds nesting. on Peltier Island, certain limitations on human activities have been developed ❖ Any recreational and /or educational, opportunities must be consistent with the goals of the conservation easement Only low impact recreational activities such as walking, jogging or skiing may be allowed. Providing access. to Peltier Lake for non- motorized watercraft such as canoes may be allowed by the Church provided this activity does not interfere with The management goals of the conservation easement and individuals are respectful of the lake environment. .• .: Groups of individuals visiting the site must gain permission by the Church before gccessing The conservation area The number of individuals accessing the site at one time may be. restricted.. Groups will be instructed about the natural significance of the site and requested to abide by certain rules, such as staying on the .'. maintained paths, being quiet, no removal or destruction of vegetation, etc. o• Access to the. Conservation Easement Area will be restricted and /or prohibited during the nesting season of the Great Blue Herons and other significant waterfowl. Access may be granted for observational and /or research purposes. Access will also be permitted for maintenance and management purposes (i.e. placing nesting materials in the field /prairie' area) The Church will provide educational materials and guidelines about the Conservation Easement to.chun members prior to visiting the Conservation Easement •3 ❖ 'The Church may install interpretive signs, benches, observational platforms, etc. that are consistent with the management goals of the Conservation Area and conservation easement I • The Church will take an active role in educating the people attending Eagle Brook Church about the natural significance of the site and the importance of its preservation. Habitat Enlacement for Wildife Located on the eastern shore of Lake Peltier, the Eagle Brook Conservation Area has played a critical role in the restoration efforts of the Great Blue Heron colony both in providing nesting material and being an monitoring' point of the island and the activity of the birds during the nesting season. ' Eagle Brook Church will continue to work with Anoka County Parks Department and associated agencies to continue working toward the restoration of the colony. Specifically, the placing of the nesting material, will continue as long as DRAFT Eagle Brook Conservation Area Management Plan :.. 3/17/2004