What may not be so apparent is the structure of the wood itself, and the individual elements that make up any given piece of lumber. Woods’ rose is an attractive shrub that can be incorporated into landscaped areas It will spread by suckers and rhizomes however, and should not be planted where it may become a problem. During the spring there is a nice show of wildflowers including rue anemone, wild ginger, bloodroot, mayapple, solomon’s seal, wood poppy, trillium, and others Walnut woods boasts the largest surviving natural stand of black walnut trees in north america Many of these stately trees can be seen along the main park roadway.
Burr oak woods conservation area was purchased in 1977 and has been managed to provide the public with unique wildlife viewing and learning experiences The property is well known for its trail system that provides an escape from its urban surroundings. The woods plan include the definition of primary and secondary management species, additional background and bjectives, updated management actions Primary management species for lake of the woods include walleye and sauger, while secondary management species include northern pike and lake sturgeon. Given the relative dearth of conservation land in salem, the original intent that the entire parcel be a park, and the abundance of golf courses locally, the friends of salem woods is fighting hard against this proposal.
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