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Bison Range Restoration

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Dakota County restored 44 acres of prairie and savanna at the west end of Spring Lake Park Reserve. This project restored the area back to native vegetation and provide more suitable habitat for the bison.

These areas were  old fields and former homesteads that were overgrown with undesirable tree species. They were restored to native prairie and savanna.  

Funding for this project wa​s provided by a grant through Minnesota's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.

Bison Range Resto​ration Project Map

Project timeline

Winter 2024: Woody invasive species removal.
Spring and summer 2024: Prepare disturbed areas for seeding.
Fall 2024: Seed prepared areas.
Fall 2024–fall 2026: Establishment management of seeded areas. ​

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Last updated: 10/30/2024 10:49 AM

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