Quail
Hill Farm field work
Graham
Hawks and Americorp Kids
restoring fencing at Reel Point
Creating a Stewardship Management Plan
The Stewardship Management Plan identifies the natural
features of the land and states the owner’s long term goals for the property.
While the Stewardship Management Plan is comprehensive, it must also be flexible,
since the natural features of property may change through time. Issues
to be considered could be public access, education or recreation, agricultural
uses and timber harvesting, species and ground water protection, for example. Some
properties may simply require regular monitoring, while others may require
extensive restoration work, and ongoing maintenance. Typically the Plan:
- addresses the unique natural features of the land,
- establishes clear objectives and prioritizes goals,
- addresses particular problems that might appear in
the future as a result of surrounding development or invasive species
encroachment, for example,
- outlines an implementation plan and responsibilities,
and
- creates a financial plan for implementation.
