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has iced support for DNR ownership). Recognizing that <br /> 9. Hamline Avenue Access: moderate intensity use. fundinvog for development and operation is a maior <br /> This tract offers an excellent trailhead to the natural areas obstacle, special appropriations should be sought f <br /> to the north because of the existing roadway and parking the Legislature (especially through the Legislative C <br /> lots. The area has both restorable prairie and wetland, mission on Minnesota Resources). A master plan must <br /> and provides a valuable buffer between natural areas and ultimately be developed that should incorporate the <br /> developed lands. recommendations set forth in this plan. <br /> 10. Trail Link: moderate intensity use. This tract <br /> includes the railroad spur which could, with acquisition of <br /> rail lands to the southwest, provide a trail connection BIBLIOGRAPHY <br /> between Long Lake Regional Park and the TCAAP. Landwehr, T. J. 1986. A comprehensive wildlife manage- <br /> 11. Highly Developed Area: high intensity use. The ment plan for the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. M.S. <br /> bulk of development on TCAAP has occurred in this tract. Thesis, Univ. Minn. 140 pp. <br /> Very little to no natural habitat remains. Existing buildings Metropolitan Council. 1987. The future of the regional <br /> should be investigated for continued uses (e.g., indoor park system in the Twin Cities area. Publication no. <br /> shooting ranges, hockey rink, environmental education 580-87-096. 9 pp. <br /> center, park facilities, or county/city public works facili- <br /> ties). Any proposed commercial/industrial/residential Metropolitan Council. 1991. Recreation open space: <br /> development should be contained to this area development guide/policy plan. Publication no. 580- <br /> 91-051. 73 pp. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> It is recommended that the TCAAP property be owned <br /> and managed by the DNR as a recreation area or as a <br /> Regional Park Reserve (DNR Commissioner Rod Sando <br /> • <br /> In addition to the 4 organizations that were actively involved in developing this plan, the following organizations have <br /> endorsed the plan by resolution of their governing board as of 20 December 1994: <br /> Minnesota Zoological Society <br /> St. Paul Chapter, Sierra Club <br /> Minnesota Herpetological Society <br /> If your organization would like more information about the TCAAP or this plan, or would like to add your organization's <br /> name to this list of supporters, please contact: <br /> Tom Landwehr <br /> 5610 Albert St. <br /> Shoreview, MN 55126 <br /> • <br /> PAGE 4 <br /> TCAAP REUTIUZAT1ON PLAN <br />