Brule River State Forest Biotic Inventory
This report presents the results of a three-year project (1995-97) to inventory and analyze selected biotic resources of the Brule River State Forest and the surrounding landscape. This project was undertaken by the Natural Heritage Inventory section of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Bureau of Endangered Resources in cooperation with the Bureau of Forestry to provide baseline ecological information relevant to the development of a new property Master Plan for the Forest. This inventory and analysis is one of a number of assessments undertaken to prepare for state forest master planning. The information provided in these reports will consolidate background information useful for property master planning and other applications.
The primary objectives of this project were:
- The identification and evaluation of natural communities.
- The identification and evaluation of rare plant and animal populations.
- The identification and evaluation of selected aquatic features.
- The identification of sites appropriate for the restoration of lost or declining communities or habitats.
- To highlight especially important protection, management, and restoration opportunities, including both unique and representative natural features of the Brule landscape.
- The interpretation and transfer of the information gathered to the property master planning team, and ultimately to managers, administrators, and others involved in the implementation of land use decisions on the state forest.
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To request a hardcopy of one of the state forest Biotic Inventory Reports please contact Drew Feldkirchner
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