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EAST HAYS MANAGEMENT PLANIt is the intent of ACA and its partners to manage the East Hays Conservation Site in such a way asto improve the wildlife habitat to benefit upland game birds and provide sustainable recreationalopportunities. Details for each objective are outlined in the Proposed Enhancement Plan andImplementation Plan in Appendices A and B.A preliminary quantitative land cover analysis of the conservation site plus a 1.6 km buffer, indicatethat the area is dominated by Annual Cropland (~40%) and Perennial Cropland (~20%). Naturalvegetation or naturally non-vegetated areas comprise the remaining 40 percent (Grassland – 36%,Wetland – 3%, and Exposed – 1%). Road and irrigation networks within the buffered area createapproximately 14 km and 12 km of linear disturbance, respectively. Linear hydrological featuresprovide approximately 16 km of riparian habitat.HABITAT OBJECTIVESHabitat objectives were identified that will eventually meet habitat requirements for all life stages ofupland game birds within the buffered area around the site. Since high quality winter cover is lackingin the greater landscape (~3%), this activity will be a priority on this site to help mitigate surroundingland uses. The remaining objectives will help to provide additional habitats to meet reproductive andsecurity needs.We are acknowledging at the outset that the development of habitat requires time to becomefunctional and objectives are set at 10 year milestones. The length of time required to complete theobjectives may vary depending on environmental conditions, but can be reassessed at the 5 yearmilestone of this management plan.Objectives:UPLANDS1. To enhance winter habitat to benefit upland game birds by 2018.Strategic Actions:a. Establish a minimum of 10 acres of shelterbelts beginning in 2009.i. ACA – Site Preparation and maintenanceii. PHD – Acquire, plant, and replace trees as necessaryb. Establish a minimum of 3 acres of wetlands beginning in 2009.i. DU – provide planning assistanceii. ACA – implement planiii. ACA/BRID – manage waterc. Establish a minimum of 2 acres of food plots beginning in 2010.East Hayes Management Plan10
i. ACA – Prepare, plant, and maintain2. To enhance reproductive habitat to benefit upland game birds by 2018.Strategic Actions:a. Establish a minimum of 40 acres of nesting and brood rearing cover beginning in2011i. ACA – Prepare, plant, and maintain3. To enhance security cover and movement corridors to benefit upland game birds by2018.Strategic Actions:a. Establish travel and escape cover to provide connectivity to the surroundinglandscape beginning in 2012.i. ACA – Prepare, plant, and maintain4. To maintain existing habitat and enhancement areas to benefit upland game birdsthrough 2018.Strategic Actions:a. Maintain shelterbelts in a cultivated state to reduce weed and grass competition.b. Determine appropriate flow of water to maintain wetlandc. Control weeds and vegetation in an appropriate mannerRECREATIONAL OBJECTIVESRecreational objectives were identified that will allow for the safe and sustainable use of thisproperty. Primarily these objectives relate to the creation of a parking area, installation of sitesignage to increase ACA and partner profiles, general maintenance of the site, and barriers toundesired vehicular and OHV traffic across the property.Objectives:1. To ensure safe and sustainable recreational access is available to the conservation siteby 2009.Strategic Actions:a. Widen access road on NW corner of property by October 1, 2009.b. Develop a fenced in parking area to restrict vehicular access by October 1, 2009.c. Install locked gate at SW access.for maintenance equipment only by October 1,East Hayes Management Plan11
Page 3: GLOSSARYAffirmative obligations - A
Page 6 and 7: WHEN SHOULD THE BDR BE COMPLETED?BD
Page 8 and 9: WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE BDR?BDRS FO
Page 10 and 11: WHAT ARE THE CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF
Page 12 and 13: When affirmative obligations are ad
Page 14 and 15: HOW SHOULD BASELINE DATA BE COLLECT
Page 16 and 17: WHERE SHOULD THE BDR BE STORED?Land
Page 18 and 19: APPENDIX A: BASELINE DOCUMENTATION
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Page 22 and 23: General Types of Conservation Easem
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