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<br />. <br /> <br /> <br />Zoological Society of Minnesota <br /> <br />March 17, 1994 <br /> <br />TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN; <br /> <br />The Zoological Society of Minnesota is a private non-profit <br />organization of Minnesota citizens dedicated to fostering an <br />appreciation for the animal world by promoting public interest and <br />education in zoology and related sciences. In particular, we are <br />interested in the protection and preservation of native flora and <br />fauna and the habitat and ecosystems upon which they depend for <br />survival. <br /> <br />The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property in Arden <br />Hills represents the largest, contiguous, undeveloped portion of <br />wildlife habitat and open space remaining in Ramsey County. It <br />supports a diverse assemblage of natural cO:mJ\lunities - native <br />prairie remnants, wetlands, oak woods and grasslands. These natural <br />areas provide habitat for a variety of wildlife and plant species <br />many of which have already disappeared from most of the <br />metropolitan area. The continued presence of such natural <br />communities depends on maintaining the largest portion of <br />undeveloped lands possible. <br /> <br />Therefore, we support the current habitat restoration actions on <br />the 1766 acres of land presently only minimally developed, and urge <br />that no portion of those lands be apportioned for future new <br />development. New developement should occur in the already more <br />intensively developed south west corner of the proprety. <br /> <br />Minnesotans statewide value natural resources for their beauty and <br />the enjoyment they provide. Minnesotans believe that natural, open <br />space in the public domain enhances the quality of life for all <br />citizens. <br /> <br />Ramsey County has the highest human population density in the state <br />and the lowest per capita amount of natural, open space. The TCAAP <br />property provides a future opportunity to remedy this deficit. The <br />Zoological Society of Minnesota therefore encourages and supports <br />the eventual designation of these lands as a natural area managed <br />to sustain native flora and fauna and open to the public. <br /> <br />Thank you for providing an opportunity for the Society to express <br />the interest and desires of the membership. <br /> <br />~ ~~ U 'r, <br />~' "'-"7,/ - _ t-/ <br />'-- C-'&"\A. j ~'-- <!l-U~f- " <br /> <br />Jo n Galli, conservation Committee chairpersol l/' _ k. i..U!; II <br />1126 Benton Way r--' " ."' <br />Arden HillS, MN. 55112 'i'; {,a]..:Y- <br />r,,-, <br />cc: Bruce Vento U <br />Paul Wellstone <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Box 3 Rosemount, Minnesota 55068 <br />o <br />CI,,"11l<lon RecycladPaoe<" <br />