demonstration – Land Between the Lakes

18 Dec 2015

Reports from the oak-grasslands research

Natural Resource Management, Questions from the Publicdemonstration, fire, grasses, Kentucky, land between the lakes, monitoring, native, Oak-grassland, project, research, restoration, students, tennessee, timber, University of Tennessee

The data from those monitoring sites. What reports or publications have resulted from these data? Your assessment of progress on this project. When will native grasses be established? If native grasses are not established, what will you do? You’ll find a listing of reports and publications at the end of the answer to this question for more information. Work to reestablish native warm season grasses is an on-going process. In order to achieve the desired results, additional management activities such as prescribed burning will take place. All activities will be monitored for success. Monitoring data Dr. Patrick Keyser an Associate…

10 Jul 2015

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Oak-Grassland Restoration Demonstration Areas

Natural Resource Management, Questions from the Publicamphibian, birds, burning, college, data, demonstration, fire, Kentucky, land between the lakes, monitoring, NEPA, Oak-grassland, reptile, research, restoration, student, tennessee, timber, university, wildlife

We received several questions about Land Between The Lakes Oak-Grassland Restoration Demonstration Areas as described in our brochure. Editors Note: The 2007 Oak-Grassland Restoration Demonstration Areas brochure referenced in these questions can be found here. 1) What recreational opportunities are created by Oak-Grassland Restoration Demonstration Areas? Providing for recreation opportunities plays a role in all that we do here at Land Between The Lakes. Overall, our recreation opportunities have improved by restoring a native ecosystem to support a diverse wildlife that depends on open under-story forests with shrubs, wildflowers, and grass components. The dominant tree species of oak/hickory also provides…

23 Jun 2015

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Planning Meeting 4/28/15

Questions from the Publiccommunity, demonstration, Kentucky, land between the lakes, management, planning, public meeting, stakeholders, tennessee

Editor’s Note: The following notes come from a listening session/meeting we held with members of the public. The notes were supplied by a third party professional; we submit these notes without changes except to fix name spellings. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you. Jan Bush Land Between The Lakes Planning Meeting Kenlake State Resort Park April 28, 2015 4:00-6:30pm Attendees: Facilitator Assistant facilitator US Forest Service: 4 staff officers County Judge Executives: Lyon and Trigg County, KY County Mayor: Stewart County, TN Former Residents: Trigg-2; Lyon-1 (Between the Rivers Inc. President) Pennyrile Area Development District Executive…

06 Oct 2014

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Celebrating 36 Years of Fun on the Farm

History, Homeplace1850, animals, anniversary, buildings, cooking, demonstration, farm, historic breed, history, homeplace, interpreter, oxen, quilting

Submitted by Brian Truskey, Apprentice at Land Between The Lakes This fall marks the 36th anniversary of the Homeplace. Enjoy some of our most popular programs offered over the past 36 years. Join the celebration from Saturday October 11th through Monday October 13 at the Homeplace. History The Homeplace first opened its doors to the public in 1978, with 1979 being the first year of regular operations. 1979 was also the year that construction began on the Interpretive Center, which was completed and opened in 1980. Since that time, the Homeplace continues to provide cultural interpretation of 1850s, pre-civil war, yeoman…

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