Golden Valley Receives Grant To Restore Habitats In Pennsylvania Woods Nature Area

From the City of Golden Valley:

February 22, 2020

The City of Golden Valley recently received a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for habitat restoration within Pennsylvania Woods Nature Area.

The restoration will largely include removal of buckthorn, an invasive plant that has quickly become a dominant component of the nature area. The influx of buckthorn has shaded out the majority of the ground cover in the area, prevented forest regeneration, and contributed to increased erosion and decreased quality of wildlife habitats.

After removal, the City plans to establish native grasses, sedges, forbs, and shrubs to provide habitat for various waterfowl and pollinator species and improve water quality through vegetative buffers and enhanced ground cover.

The project is currently scheduled to begin in late 2020.

For more information, contact the City’s Engineering Department at 763-593-8030.

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