J.R. Alford Greenway - Leon County

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DRAFT 10/4/12 Additional language regarding public participation was inserted on 2/18/13 and corrected program dates were inserted on 2/26/13 Habitat Restoration and Improvement Goal 1: Improve natural communities and natural habitat. Objective 1.1 [Core]: Prescribe burn 300 acres per year. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.1.1: Utilize prescribed burning in appropriate upland areas as a management tool as prescribed by the Forest Stewardship Management Plan and as approved by the County Forester. [2013‐2022] Objective 1.2 [Core]: Maintain 300 acres per year within target fire return interval. [2013‐ 2022] Activity 1.2.1: Remove/thin overgrown understory vegetation and/or undesirable successional species where necessary as prescribed by the Forest Stewardship Management Plan and as approved by the County Forester. [2013‐2022] Objective 1.3: Conduct habitat/natural community improvement on 350 acres. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.1: Implement management guidelines and recommendations as prescribed by the Forest Stewardship Management Plan and as approved by the County Forester. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.2: Conduct wildlife surveys on a regular basis. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.3: Remove/thin overgrown understory vegetation and/or undesirable successional species where necessary. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.4: Revegetate areas where necessary, including those prone to erosion from natural or manmade activities, with native tree, shrub, and/or groundcover species. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.5: Plant visual buffers utilizing native plants where necessary to shield undesirable vistas or to enhance existing vistas. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.6: Establish an area for herbaceous plants, shrubs, or trees intended to attract native birds and butterflies. [2017‐2022] Activity 1.3.7: Continue established planting and mowing strategy on fields currently being utilized for game and non‐game wildlife food plots. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.8: Monitor the progress of wildlife habitat restoration efforts to evaluate project success and determine additional management activities needed. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.3.9: Coordinate with adjacent landowners to enhance natural communities. [2013‐ 2022] Activity 1.3.10:Monitor the health of timber for adverse conditions and treat infestations as necessary, which may include commercial harvesting. [2013‐2022] 19
DRAFT 10/4/12 Additional language regarding public participation was inserted on 2/18/13 and corrected program dates were inserted on 2/26/13 Objective 1.4 [Core]: Conduct habitat/natural community restoration on 30 acres to reclaim the ecological function of the natural communities. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.4.1: Reestablish longleaf pine as a dominant tree species (total area = 30 acres) in selected areas under the guidance of the Forest Stewardship Plan. [2013‐2022] Objective 1.5 [Core]: Conduct timber harvest (mechanical thinning of stands) for the purpose of habitat restoration on 0 acres. [2013‐2022] Activity 1.5.1: Monitor the health of timber for adverse conditions and treat infestations as necessary, which may include timber harvesting as necessary under the guidance of the Forest Stewardship Plan. [2013‐2022] Public Access and Recreational Opportunities Goal 2: Provide public access and passive/resource‐based recreational opportunities while improving marketing program that promote healthy lifestyles and increases the public’s appreciation of Leon County’s natural and cultural resources . Objective 2.1 [Core]: Maintain existing public uses, access, and recreational facilities to provide for a daily carrying capacity of 2,000 visitors/day 7 . [2013‐2022] Activity 2.1.1: Maintain existing trails, trailhead facilities, and other improvements and amenities. [2013‐2022] Activity 2.1.2: Enforce prohibited uses and activities and other local and state laws in cooperation with local law enforcement authorities. [2013‐2022] Objective 2.2 [Core]: Develop additional public access and recreational opportunities, in accordance with the County’s access policy and other applicable laws and regulations, to provide for an daily carrying capacity of 2,000 visitors/day. [2013‐2022] Activity 2.2.1: Monitor visitation rates at public access locations on the Greenway. [2013‐2022] Activity 2.2.2: Encourage and support fee or less than fee simple acquisition of additional adjacent conservation areas with public access rights as they may become available. [2013‐2022] Activity 2.2.3: Increase non‐vehicular connectivity to the Greenway from adjacent greenways, parks, and residential areas, consistent with the Tallahassee – Leon County Greenways Master Plan, the Regional Mobility Plan, the statewide Greenways and Trails Plan, and other related planning efforts. [2013‐2022] 7 The Optimum Carrying Capacity for Outdoor Recreation Activities was determined based on the Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan’s Land‐Based Activity of “General Hiking” and “Picnicking.” 20
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