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2014 Cloquet Area Buckthorn Control

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,000
Project of
Conservation Partners Legacy Grants Program
Fund Source
Outdoor Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Status
In Progress
Start Date
April 2014
End Date
June 2017
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview
This project proposes to collaboratively manage high priority buckthorn infestations in Carlton, Pine and Southern St. Louis counties over 3 years, beginning in August 2014. Anticipated stakeholders include MN Deer Hunters Association, St Louis County, National Wild Turkey Federation, Ruffed Grouse Society,DNR Cloquet Area Forestry and DNR Cloquet Area Wildlife. Implementation would be carried out through professional services, contractors, the Conservation Corps Minnesota and Sentence to Serve. The overall theme of this proposal is early detection on 94,000 acres, rapid buckthorn treatment response on 93 acres, and informational signing at 4 locations.
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,000
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