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No Touch, Natural Vegetation Zone <br /> The entire area to be restored must be considered a no-touch, natural vegetation zone. Do not <br /> mow, trim, or otherwise maintain existing groundcover, trees, or shrubs in the no-touch zone. <br /> ***Vegetation native to Burnett County is required for the restoration.******* <br /> The landowner guide includes appropriate plant lists and a list of businesses that provide native <br /> plants. These plants are suited to the conditions of the property, and will provide food and habitat <br /> for birds and animals around the lake. Non-native vegetation planted in this zone as part of <br /> the restoration may be required to be removed and replaced with native vegetation. <br /> Groundcovers <br /> A temporary cover of annual rye grain must be established following removal of fill and <br /> prior to October 15, 2005.Reform ice ridge,placing an excelsior erosion control mat over the <br /> newly formed ridge and staking the mat in place.2 Use 1 pound annual rye grain per 1000 square <br /> feet(approximate disturbed area)under the mat. <br /> Allow existing groundcovers to grow with no mowing or trimming. Plant all bare areas <br /> with a permanent cover of native seedlings prior to June 30, 2006. Trim grass to 4-6" <br /> before planting seedlings in the late spring. <br /> Recommendation: Allow leaves to fall in place on the area to be planted next year. Stockpile <br /> additional leaves to be used as mulch for the late spring planting. <br /> Area 21 Wet Meadow: 210 seedlinEs needed <br /> Follow instructions for planting seedlings on page 12 of the landowner guide. A mulch of leaves <br /> or straw (3-4 inches deep) should be used. <br /> Choose seedlings from the Wet Meadow list on page 22 in the landowner guide. Use at least <br /> 30% grasses and sedges. Plant seedlings 18 inches apart. <br /> Recommended grasses and sedges (groundcovers) <br /> Prairie cordgrass <br /> Blue joint grass <br /> Big bluestem <br /> Area 22 Wetland area: allow natural vegetation to regrow <br /> There should be an adequate seedbank in wetland soils. If plants do not grow by midsummer, <br /> seedlings must be planted. Choose seedlings from the Wet Meadow list. <br /> Z Excelsior erosion control matting is available from the Land and Water Conservation Department by appointment. <br /> Rolls of 720 square feet are$55.Call 715.349.2186 to order matting. <br />