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Forest Property Recommendations for Community Education: Proposal and Funding Opportunities

Presented by the Forestry and Wildlife Class of 2012-13, this report outlines the advantages and disadvantages of two potential properties for educational use. The original school forest offers timber value and recreational options, while the Village property presents opportunities for community involvement. The team proposal suggests a land agreement between the Village and school to enhance educational experiences. Funding possibilities and potential partnerships are also identified. For more information or questions, please reach out.

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Forest Property Recommendations for Community Education: Proposal and Funding Opportunities

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  1. Elmwood School Forest Property Recommendations Presented By Forestry and Wildlife Class 2012-13

  2. Original School Forest

  3. Original Property Advantages: • More timber value with pine plantation, bottomland hardwoods, northern hardwoods and better tree diversity • Recreational options with snowmobile trail • Nursing home resident may access with improved trails • Currently owned by district- no hassle to trade, etc. • Maintain historical aspect with work from previous years.

  4. Original property disadvantages • Unknown ownership for odd parcel • Next to old dump site, (contamination?). • Located near highway 72, danger to kids. • No access to the Eau Galle River. • Farther away from the school. • Needs work on trails and forest clean up. • Flood Plain could challenge new tree plantings.

  5. The Village Property

  6. Village Property Advantages: • Possible community walking trail from assisted living through Elmwood • Learning experience with bridge/other projects • Closer, less travel distance • Maintain shed with tools nearby • More learning opportunities with river, like taking water samples and learning about fish • Almost one more acre of land

  7. Village Property Disadvantages: • Need permission to cross other people’s land. • It is in a flood plain. • Eau Galle River divides property. • May need to build a bridge. • Sediment deposits due to seasonal flooding • Potential costs with bridge maintenance • Concrete waterway needs to be assessed for liability/maintenance

  8. Team Proposal: Land Agreement- • Written contract between village and school • Describes how land is used • Registers village land as a school forest • Village still retains ownership of the forest • Both sides have right to back out of the contract.

  9. Land Agreement Benefits • Saves money due to transfers • Saves time for classes with nearby property • Keep original forest • More land options for education • Increased biodiversity Downsides • Need village permission to make changes • Could lose user rights • More land to manage

  10. Funding Possibilities • EPA Environmental Justice Grants • $23 million to 1,253 community-based organizations • Advancing Informal STEM learning Grants • 34 awards for $20 million in 2013 • Fund for Teachers Professional Development Grants • $5,000-$10,000 • Wisconsin Environmental Education Board

  11. Possible Partnerships • Village of Elmwood • Elmwood FFA and Area 4-H Clubs • Pierce County Land Conservation Department • Wisconsin DNR • Genesis • Welcome Home Assisted Living • Countryside Cooperatives • Elmwood Rod & Gun • New forest institute • Earth Partnerships for schools

  12. Any Questions??

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