Roseau Lake WMA Hydro-Axe brushland management

A project of: Outdoor Heritage Conservation Partners Grant Program - FY 2010

Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Soceity (MSGS)

Quick Facts

Recipient: 
Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Soceity (MSGS)
Source: 
Outdoor Heritage Fund
Recipient Type: 
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status: 
In Progress
Activity Type: 
Restoration/Enhancement
Counties Affected 
Roseau

The goal of this proposed project is to set back succession of lowland brush to enhance the habitat benefits to both game and non-game wildlife species requiring open landscape and brushland habitats.

Status: 
In Progress
Start Date: 
March 2010
End Date: 
June 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year(s): 
2011
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$48,000
Measurable Outcome(s) 

440 acres (120 above original 320 estimated with funding) of brush have been sheared during the winter. The cost of shearing was much less than hydro-axing, the original method planned, so we have been able to complete more acres than intended. We still plan on completing another 100 acres or so this coming winter with remaining funding.

Fiscal Year(s): 
2010
Measurable Outcome(s) 

440 acres (120 above original 320 estimated with funding) of brush have been sheared during the winter. The cost of shearing was much less than hydro-axing, the original method planned, so we have been able to complete more acres than intended. We still plan on completing another 100 acres or so this coming winter with remaining funding.

Related Topics: 
Restoration/Enhancement, Outdoor Heritage Fund, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Roseau