Restoration success Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve Project overview Scrub Habitat Restoration
Where Do We Start? ► Current Conditions
Where Do We Start? ► WUI ► Adjacent property
Where Do We Start? ► Goals ► Brainstorming issues ► Planning ► Project funding ► Assistance
Goals ► Lay out what you are trying to accomplish ► Set specific outcome expected
Goal for Restoration ► Restore scrub habitat to condition usable by Scrub species. ► Reduce fire hazards to allow the use of prescribed fire. ► Monitor conditions before and after restoration efforts to make sure work is effective.
Brainstorming issues ► Look at conventional ways to accomplish ► Are there other ways to reach the same outcome ► Will you be able to complete project all at once or will you have to phase work
Planning ► Type of project ► Resource needed Staff Contractor Equipment Funding / cost estimate
Project Funding issues ► Land use proceeds ► Resource Restoration funds ► Grants ► FCO project Bidding restrictions ► Local ► Tallahassee ► Registered Vendors
Asking For Assistance/Help ► Other Parks ► Cooperative/Partners on joint managed properties ► Outside Agencies ► Local Support/Volunteers
Sand Pine Removal ► Phase One work Management zone 1 Management zone 5 Management Zone 6
Sand Pine Scrub
Scrub mowing ► Phase Two work Management zone 2L Management zone 2M ► Total Acres = 91
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Mowed Scrub
Scrub mowing ► Phase Three work Management zone 5A Management zone 4B Management zone 1 De Carlo property ► Total acres =
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Burn History
Bottom Line ► Be Persistent ► Be Creative Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Someone Questions ► Be Prepared to Stay In For The Long Haul