Lake Russell forest managed with next generation in mind

The Smooth Coneflower is one of the many plants officials hope to see restored to the Lake Russell WMA. Through various techniques, like controlled burns and vegetative treatments, removing non-native competitors, they are hopeful the flowers can flourish someday in their habitat with little to no human involvement.
The Smooth Coneflower is one of the many plants officials hope to see restored to the Lake Russell WMA. Through various techniques, like controlled burns and vegetative treatments, removing non-native competitors, they are hopeful the flowers can flourish someday in their habitat with little to no human involvement.

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