Elmwood School Forest Property Recommendations Presented By Forestry and Wildlife Class

Original School Forest

 More timber value with pine plantation, bottomland hardwoods, northern hardwoods and better tree diversity  Recreational options with snowmobile trail  Nursing home resident may access with improved trails  Currently owned by district- no hassle to trade, etc.  Maintain historical aspect with work from previous years.

Original property disadvantages Unknown ownership for odd parcel Next to old dump site, (contamination?). Located near highway 72, danger to kids. No access to the Eau Galle River. Farther away from the school. Needs work on trails and forest clean up. Flood Plain could challenge new tree plantings.

The Village Property

Village Property Advantages:  Possible community walking trail from assisted living through Elmwood  Learning experience with bridge/other projects  Closer, less travel distance  Maintain shed with tools nearby  More learning opportunities with river, like taking water samples and learning about fish  Almost one more acre of land

Village Property Disadvantages:  Need permission to cross other people’s land.  It is in a flood plain.  Eau Galle River divides property.  May need to build a bridge.  Sediment deposits due to seasonal flooding  Potential costs with bridge maintenance  Concrete waterway needs to be assessed for liability/maintenance

Any Questions??