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Natural
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Management
of natural resources on Nimrod Lake emphasizes the biological requirements,
as well as the recreational and scenic interest and will be managed
as a watershed approach. Protection and enhancement of existing
resources while allowing maximum and practical use will be the management
concept. Enhancement of the existing resource will be accomplished
in areas where site potential warrants or carrying capacity can
be reasonably increased without degradation of existing resource.
The primary goal of Natural Resource Management is to follow accepted
conservation practices that will enhance the recreational and wildlife
values and benefit the total environment.
The
total project acreage on Lake Nimrod is 24,839 acres, with 6,539
acres above the top of the flood conservation pool and 14,700 acres
between the average conservation pool and top of the flood control
pool. This leaves a total of 21,239 acres excluding the parks, to
be utilized for wildlife habitat, timber production, agricultural
leases, and recreational uses. These 21,239 acres are then divided
up into 20 compartments.
There
are many different habitats managed on Nimrod Lake. We manage bottomland
hardwoods, pine plantations, mature and old growth pine stands,
pine-oak-hickory mixed forest, wetlands, and grasslands. These habitat
types consist of early stages of ecological succession to mature
forest type stands.
We
intend to maintain and create healthy ecosystems that will promote
wildlife habitat, timber production, enhance recreation, preserve
aesthetic values, and protect soil, air, and water quality. We will
also protect all cultural and historical resources on the project.
Updated/Reviewed:
31 Jan 2008
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