Focal Region: Crossroads
Focal Landscape: Driftless Area
Location: Altura, Minnesota; Whitewater Wildlife Management Area (state public land)
Cost estimate of completed project: $247,250; NWTF contribution: $5,000
Overview: A 750-acre project to regenerate oaks on the Whitewater WMA and Doer Forest. Work includes removal of select trees, herbicide treatments and tree planting.
Description of work:
- Improve timber stands by removal of select trees
- Treat undesirable woody stems with herbicides
- Plant native oaks
Species targeted: wild turkey
Partners: Minnesota NWTF State Chapter; Minnesota Department of Natural Resources