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No Touch, Natural Vegetation Zone <br /> Do not mow, trim, or otherwise maintain existing groundcover, trees, or shrubs in the no-touch <br /> zone. <br /> ***Vegetation native to Burnett County is required for the restoration******* <br /> These plants are suited to the conditions of the property, and will provide food and habitat for <br /> birds and animals around the lake. Non-native vegetation planted in this zone as part of the <br /> restoration may be required to be removed and replaced with native vegetation. <br /> Regular watering is critical for survival of newly planted seeds and shrubs. (Ideally, this <br /> means daily for newly planted grass and weekly for trees and shrubs for the first growing season. <br /> Automatic timers are available in hardware stores if you cannot be there to water.) <br /> Groundcovers <br /> Because there is little bare sand outside of the view corridor, this area can simply be allowed to <br /> grow to fill in bare spots. Native flowers and shrubs will attract birds and butterflies and add <br /> beauty to the landscape. We talked about a few ideas for plants at the visit. You may wish to add <br /> flowers from the Oak or Pine Forest list for the shady areas and Prairie/Upland Meadow list for <br /> sunny areas. These lists are at the back of the landowner guide. These plantings are optional. <br /> Shrubs <br /> Native shrubs must be planted in the no-touch zone of the buffer. Locations and species are <br /> recommended in the site diagram. <br /> Plant at least 18 shrubs scattered throughout the buffer. Choose at least 2 different shrub <br /> species from the Oak or Pine Forest list. Do not substitute non-native shrubs or trees. <br /> You may trim up to a two-foot diameter circle around newly planted shrubs for the first year or <br /> two to give them a good start. <br /> 3 <br />