3. What
History of the Area
Window lake, gravel pit
Mature Cottonwoods to Fremont,
others introduced (Deltoides)
100 year+ old Cottonwoods, a
few 25 year to thousands of
Cottonwood seedlings after the
flood of 2011
Native and invasive species
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6. When & Where
Timeline
100 years
Maintenance
Initially intensive, minimal as the environment stabilizes
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7. Why
A Work in Progress - Grand Valley Audubon Society’s Gift to All
A major educational showcase for GVAS providing ongoing documentation of
ecological succession and the hows and whys of the restoration process in this rare
desert river ecosystem
Focus: Bird species & their survival interdependencies
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8. What & How
I. Outdoors
• Officially Designated
National Audubon Society
Field Demonstration
Research Laboratory
• Periodic assessment and
review of progress
• Incorporate
demonstration areas
within the Preserve
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9. What & How
I. Online
• Nature’s Gift’s Blog:
Documentation and lively forum for practical learning at all levels
• Includes book lists, links, training videos
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10. Who
• Looking for
Collaborators
I am inviting feedback
by all, including experts
and academics in the
field of ecology.
Interested people of any
educational level are
welcome. Various ideas
will be heartily
entertained and tested.
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11. Closing Thoughts & Questions
As an invasive species, how does homo sapiens fit into this plan?
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