2002 Draft Natural Resources Management

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Wctlands were field assessed using the Minnesota Routinc Assessment Method and uplands were e�aluated using methods similar to those employed by the Minnesota Dcpartment of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Program. These "standardized" systems provide a set of information that can be used, and easily interpreted by other natural resource professionals in the future. Descriptions of upland and wetland communities and specific management recommendations are found in Section 6. Storm ponas are often overlooiced as a resource, although they serve a vital function in protecting water quality and tygically have some wildlife habitat value. Section 7 suznmarizes the methoas, findings, and recommendations of the Storm Pond assessment for this project. This eifort was initiated to identify opportunities for innpraving the overall function, habitat value, and aesthetic character of the storm ponds that occur within the five parks. The City Staff and residents of Roseville take great pride in their parks, and are rightfully excited about their future. The continued management of natural communities within these parks presents a great opportunity to help that pride gro.w. Additionally, future efforts should continue to focus on linking natural areas with habitat and recreation corridors. Mana�ing and restonng the unique natural heritage represented in Roseville's parks will provide many opportunities for growth, learming, and citizen involvement while providing connection to the land. The pracess of restoration itself speaks of optimism and hope, and the ability for all of us to partzcipate, in a hands-on fast�ion, in renewing the landscape while providing a deeper understandina of where it is that we live. To actively engage in creating what author Wallace Stegner refezred to as a geography of hope. Through this process we bestow upon ourselves a heightened sense of place. Home.