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Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve <br /> As part of the master planning process, the existing natural resources within the park are examined. Anoka <br /> County has maintained a strong commitment to preserving and restoring natural resources within its park, trails <br /> and open space system. The expansive 11,000-acre park <br /> R. <br /> system contains a diverse system of wildlife species and <br /> natural areas including upland forests, deciduous woodlands, <br /> upland prairies, forested wetlands, shrub wetlands and open <br /> wetlands. The existing land cover, consistent with the r <br /> Minnesota Land Cover Classification System, can be found in �z <br /> the Appendix of this document. To manage the natural <br /> 1�h f <br /> resources and maintain the parks and trails identity, Anoka <br /> County will provide for: <br /> • The protection, restoration and enhancement of <br /> native plant and animal habitats throughout the park; <br /> • Protection and improvement of water and soil <br /> resources; <br /> • Increase public awareness regarding the diverse s <br /> x.. <br /> natural resources in the area; <br /> F <br /> • Sustainable practices related to park development, % <br /> operations and maintenance. <br /> x <br /> t <br /> t <br /> General natural resources management strategies include °� ........... ..........� <br /> Frotectl;n ,r est:ormw cnd e`b-.7ncing nciturtal,resources <br /> identifying and assessing remnant plant and animal <br /> ielp to ensure ertj yrrte, of F7:se resources it the <br /> communities, monitoring rare species, controlling invasive future, <br /> species, ecologically restoring native plant and animal habitat, <br /> controlling detrimental insects and disease, wildlife management, enhancing water quality, erosion control and <br /> cooperative land stewardship. <br /> A sustainable development framework is utilized in all new park and trail development and redevelopment to <br /> ensure ecologically sound land stewardship with an emphasis on maintaining the longevity of the facilities for <br /> public benefit. <br /> The following natural resource management components are an integral part of Anoka County's planning efforts <br /> associated with the development and redevelopment of Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve: <br /> 37 <br />