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Page 2 of 2 <br />Therefore, a burn to open the woods would be helpful to the archers. Another example would be to burn the large <br />bore rifle range (as part of a larger unit) as a way to keep brush down along its 600 yard length. Walt said that he <br />feels the Club would need outside assistance to conduct a burn (such as a MN DNR crew?), but he stressed Club <br />members should be involved in conducting it as [here are many members who like to be part of the "hands-on" <br />work that is done at the club and need to be involved to get buy-in. <br />I also mentioned the idea of Prairie Tax Exemption as their $6,000+ annual property tax bill is apparently a sore <br />point with many club members. However, Walt thought that many members are suspicious repeatedly stressed <br />taking things slow and looking for opportunities to "manage the shooting ranges" with natural areas also benefiting <br />for the short-term. <br />We gave George Minerich (Club President) a stack of books, booklets, and pamphlets to be available at the <br />Clubhouse for members to look through. I'll call George Minerich today to thank him for the opportunity to share <br />information about the prairie, and to see if they are interested in any additional assistance this fall or next spring. <br />Overall, the day seemed like another small step in the right direction. If you have any questions, please feel free <br />to call. <br />Thanks, <br />Paul <br />Paul Bockenstedt <br />P/ant/Restoration Ecologist <br />Bonestroo Natural Resources <br />2335 West Highway 36 <br />St. Paul, MN 55113 <br />651.604.4812 <br />www.bonestroo.com <br />8/16/2004 <br />