Wachter and Peterson WMA Tree Removal
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$48,375
Fund Source
Outdoor Heritage Fund
Recipient
Pheasants Forever Inc
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
June 2016
Counties Affected
Nobles
Project Overview
This project addresses the limiting factor for pheasants and other game and non-game grassland species; quality nesting and
brood rearing cover. In the pheasant range of Minnesota, quality grassland habitat is the limiting factor for higher pheasant
populations. The Long Range Pheasant Plan states " pheasant densities increase as the proportion of undisturbed grass in the
landscape increases, up to a maximum of about 50% grass". In addition to creating and enhancing grassland habitat, this
proposal also addresses a perception that Minnesotans need to manage the public land we have more effectively. It is well documented that wildlife responds better to well managed habitat. Grove and scattered tree removal will significantly enhance the
grassland complex on the John Erickson and Wachter WMA's and maximize production of pheasant, waterfowl and other wildlife. Grasslands, over time, degrade naturally and periodic management is needed to keep them functioning properly.
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Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$48,375
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