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City of Arden Hills - Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT Area 4 - As part of the TCAAP redevelopment, a 49 acre wildlife corridor will be ,desiqnated to connect the Rice Creek corridor to the AHATS property. While the RCWD did not include the wildlife corridor in their analysis, the City and Ramsey County have identified it as a significant natural resource that should be included as a priority area. Ramsev Countv will own and maintain the wildlife corridor. 10.6 Invasive Species While many of the open spaces in Arden Hills are of high quality, invasive species such as buckthorn are a problern in many parks and open spaces throughout Minnesota. Unfortunately, a number of parks and open spaces in Arden Hills contain buckthorn. In cooperation with residents and service groups, the City has instituted a buckthorn removal program. The City plans to continue to control buckthorn on an ongoing basis as needed and as resources are available. The City will also continue to encourage the removal of buckthorn and other invasive species frorn private land. 10.7 Implementation Strategies In order to advance the protected resources goal, the below activities are proposed. This list is not all-inclusive and additional tools and opportunities should be researched: o Adopt tree preservation standards and revised landscaping requirements. o Update the shoreland and floodplain development regulations to be in compliance with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulations, Rice Creek Watershed District regulations, and to encourage the protection of the City's water resources. o Review existing and develop new standards or regulations to protect identified natural resource protection areas. o Work cooperatively with private landowners and other governmental agencies to preserve and enhance open spaces. o Explore the inclusion of an environmental library andlor education center on the TCMP property. o Support public educational opportunities to foster a better understanding of the natural environment. o Encourage new development to respect the naturalfeatures and to minimize damage to the natural environment. o Utilize best management practices (BMPs) to reduce erosion and protect the environment. DRAFT 4/18/2008 C~~~:,~;~~~~m-""-"=:=-==] C~!I"~j~~~._~~~:~~"~.. .-... -. -- - _m__n__n__ ~=~~' 75