STANDING CEDARS COMMUNITY LAND CONSERVANCY INC
477 280th St, Osceola, WI 54016 www.standingcedars.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Preserve and protect field and forest and natural habitat along the lower St. Croix river.

Land Management: The volunteer work days were spent at Buffalo Skull, Engelwood, and Tewksbury properties where we concetrated on brush clearing and seed collecting with the goal of improving prairie and oak savanna habitat. The main species targeted for removal were invasives such as Buckthorn and Honeysuckle, while some native species such as Red Oak and Red Cedar were removed from prairie areas. Garlic Mustard continued to be pulled wherever found. The Eco Club from Osceola High School helped with seed collection and burning of brush piles. We collected over 40 pounds of seeds from native species of plants to be used in replanting areas cleared of brush and invasives. Several species were seeded into the degraded grassland at Buffalo Skull.

Public Relations: Conducted 25 work days that 86 volunteers participated in, resulting in over 690 hours of restoration work. The number of volunteers and hours worked were down this year due to COCVID-19. The local high school Eco Club participated in some of the work days. Provided free public access on over 1500 acres for hiking, hunting, cross country skiing, and other outdoor based activities. Maintained cross country ski trails. Mailed over 670 newletters. Kept Facebook page up to date.

Land Protection: No new land protection was completed this year. Continue to monitor the local area for conservation easements and purchase of vulnerable land.

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