Oak Savanna Restoration- Little Nokasippi River WMA
DescriptionThe majority of the Little Nokasippi River WMA is forested (bur & red oak) with two old fields and over 4 miles of shoreline along the Nokasippi and Lt. Nokasippi Rivers. Most of the oak stands on this WMA were pastured up to 20+- years ago, but have been heavily encroached with prickly ash and hazel once grazing ceased. The goal of this project is to restore 40 acres of the bur oak type to an oak savanna (mow/herbicide/burn) and encourage oak regeneration in 40+ acres of the red oak type (mow/gaps created by a timber sale/burn). Program Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Status In Progress Dates 11/07/2014 - 06/30/2018 Project Manager Rick Horton Grant Recipient National Wild Turkey Federation Grant Recipient Type Non-Profit Business/Entity Primary Funding Source(s) Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Amount $36,840 Statutory Reference M.L. 2016, Chp. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(K) Management Unit(s) Wildlife Management Area Habitat(s) Forest Activity Type(s) Restoration/Enhancement Primary County Crow Wing |
OutcomesLatest Indicator Number of acres restored Target 80 Acres Measurement N/A |