Carlton County Conifer Restoration
DescriptionMixed conifer-hardwood forests have been in decline across Carlton County's landscape when compared to their historic abundance. This project aims to restore 31 acres of mixed conifer-hardwood forest by planting and protecting white pine, white cedar, and jack pine into a hardwood site that is currently devoid of a conifer component. The site has been classified according the Native Plant Communities of MN Field Guide as being a site that historically would support a mixed conifer-hardwood forest type. The result of this project will restore a conifer-hardwood forest while also enhancing forest diversity and wildlife habitat. Program Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Status Completed Dates 02/28/2013 - 06/30/2016 Project Manager Mark Westphal Grant Recipient Carlton County Land Department Grant Recipient Type Local/Regional Government Unit Primary Funding Source(s) Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Amount $22,212 Expended $16,452 Statutory Reference M.L. 2016, Chp. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(K) Management Unit(s) County Habitat(s) Forest Activity Type(s) Restoration/Enhancement Primary County Carlton |
OutcomesLatest Indicator Number of acres restored Target 31 Acres Measurement 31 Acres Target Summary planned acres Measurement Summary completed acres |