Coon Camp Springs Habitat Restoration Project (CCSHRP) Contact us at info@cooncampsprings.com
As 2007 comes to a close, we can look back at our accomplishments for the year and upcoming projects. We finished fencing off Hanna's Spring and Horse Meadow Spring. We cleared the Junipers off of approximately 1000 acres. We started fencing off the Aspen grove but ran out of funds to purchase more fencing materials. We planted approximately three acres of bitterbrush. We planted wild rose bushes, Native American plum trees, choke cherry trees, a couple willow trees and a couple hundred pounds of grass seed. We also planted over 500 Douglas Fir trees that the BLM donated. Unfortunately, none of them survived. It was an experiment in the first place because the climate is not really right for that species. But, we put in an irrigations system to water the firs. Now we can plant something else and use the system to keep them alive long enough to take hold. In order to have a place for people to stay while helping out we had to spend a lot of time and effort on the camp. We now have two bunkhouses with four bunk each. We have a kitchen that has hot and cold running water, a stove and a fridge. And we have a dining area. These additions along with the hot shower make it a rather comfortable camp. The first projects for 2008 are the enlargement of the holding ponds at Hanna's spring and Horse Meadow spring. We need to finish fencing off the Aspen grove and then start removing the Junipers that are growing in the grove. And as usual, we will be planting more plants that will eventually provide food for the wildlife. We are also going to start experimenting with brush piles this year. We want to figure out how the best way to provide cover and safety for the quail so we can increase their population. And of course, we will be having weekend gatherings to work on projects, meet new friends and have a good time. |
We are trying to put together a work party over the weekend of August 23. We need to limb a bunch of
trees that were cut down earlier this year. We need to get trees limbed and the trunks moved out of
the Aspen grove so that I can erect a fence around the grove. We need people to run the chainsaws
and we need people to move the limbs out of the grove. Bring a trailer and take away as much
firewood as you can.
We have 8 bunkbeds for use and we can set up a couple of tents if needed. We will provide meals and
soft drinks. If interested, please email me at the email above.
trees that were cut down earlier this year. We need to get trees limbed and the trunks moved out of
the Aspen grove so that I can erect a fence around the grove. We need people to run the chainsaws
and we need people to move the limbs out of the grove. Bring a trailer and take away as much
firewood as you can.
We have 8 bunkbeds for use and we can set up a couple of tents if needed. We will provide meals and
soft drinks. If interested, please email me at the email above.
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