Ashland Flats WMA Grassland Restoration Project

FWS Agreement Number

30181-8-G017

Study Objectives

1. Eliminate encroaching invasive plants such as wild parsnip, quack grass and Kentucky bluegrass.
2. Restore high quality grassland habitat that can be easily maintained over the long-term by NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
3. Establish productive habitat for migrating, wintering, and nesting grassland birds.
4. Develop a long-term management plant that can be implemented by DEC.
5. Monitor the impact of the restoration on the grassland bird community that utilizes the area.