lsu bird refuge restoration
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LSU Bird Refuge Restoration. Emily Bozeman & Maddox Miller. History of ‘President’s Point’. First planted in 1980s by Steele Burden and associate Malcomb Tucker. Initially planted oak trees and other trees and shrubs Committee formed in 1988 to oversee project - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
LSU Bird Refuge Restoration
Emily Bozeman & Maddox Miller
History of ‘President’s Point’ First planted in 1980s by
Steele Burden and associate Malcomb Tucker.
Initially planted oak trees and other trees and shrubs
Committee formed in 1988 to oversee project
Developed “primarily for the beautification of University Lake and as a bird sanctuary.”
Access restricted to public until plantings became established.
Property 4.8 acre
peninsula in University Lake.
Property graded in 1980s
Established line of live oak trees.
Pathways running throughout property
Run-down appearance from the street.
Vision for the Future Improve appearance and overall
function of property Increase plantings to attract wildlife and
create habitats Involve community organizations to
build bird houses and maintain area.
Endless Possibilities… Add an area within the property to
allow runners a place to stop. (benches, water fountain)
Replace fence with ornamental steel
Install an elevated walkway within the habitat to allow the public to view the habitat
Divide the habitat into two areas: a front area (already cleared) which could serve as a "recreational" area; the back (forested) area which will serve as the habitat.
Include signage to educate the public along fence and within walkway
Plant a butterfly garden
Timeline Stage I
Contact Landscape Architecture to work on plan
Ask local nurseries for plant donations
Start planting beneficial plants
Apply for grants
Stage II Replace fence Signage Split property into public
area and preserved habitat Implement plan for further
projects
Beneficial Plant Species American holly –Ilex opaca Blackgum- Nyssa sylvatica Sugarberry- Celtis laevigata Yaupon holly- Ilex vomitoria American beautyberry- Callicarpa americana Wax myrtle- Morella cerifera Virginia creeper- Parthenocissus quinquefolia Trumpet creeper- Campsis radicans Lantana- Lantana camara Black cherry- Prunus serotina Crabapple- Malus spp. Persimmon- Diospyros virginiana Mulberry- Morus spp. Muscadine grape- Vitis rotundifolia
Minimal Budget Estimate 40-10" trees @ $15=
$600 150-6" shrubs @ $5=
$450 500 linear feet of
fence(if replaced) Chain link @$8/ft=
$4,000 Ornamental steel @ $25/ft=$12,500
Minimum budget with fence replacement= $5,050
Possible Grants Chevronhttp://elsegundo.chevron.com/Files/elsegundo/pdf/grant_application_guidelines.pdf
Toyota http://www.toyota.com/about/philanthropy/guidelines/
Audubonwww.togethergreen.org
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Education Commission Application information not currently available