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interior conflicts. Parking lots will be sized to accommodate approximately one hunter <br /> per 20 acres. <br /> • Mowed trails will be provided to allow for reasonable access to hunting and fishing <br /> areas. In addition, the mowed trails will be used outside of the hunting season for <br /> general hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. <br /> • Special hunts will be conducted annually for deer, including archery, shotgun, and <br /> muzzleloader. <br /> • The primary game species that will be hunted, in addition to deer, will be pheasants, <br /> waterfowl, ruffed grouse, turkey, rabbit, and squirrel. <br /> • Fishing platforms will be provided for anglers on Cedar Creek and the Rum River. The <br /> platforms will also serve as observation decks to view wildlife. <br /> Concept Development Plan: <br /> The conceptual development plan (see exhibit B), was designed to maximize the use of existing <br /> site conditions while balancing the needs for resource restoration and access for hunting and <br /> fishing opportunities. The following primary components are illustrated in the Concept <br /> development Plan: <br /> Access: There are two access drives into the Cedar Creek Conservation Area located on the <br /> west side of County Road 9 (East Entrance) and on the south side of Blackfoot Street NW (North <br /> Entrance). <br /> Parking: The East Access will lead to a parking lot sized for 10 spaces. The North Access will <br /> lead to a parking lot sized for 15 spaces. The road and parking lot surfaces are proposed to be <br /> gravel to provide for a rustic experience and to minimize runoff. <br /> Natural Surface Trails: From each parking lot, a series of 10— 15 foot-wide, mowed trails will be <br /> laid out to provide key access points to hunting and fishing habitat areas. The trails will also <br /> function as fire-breaks and equipment access routes that will be used for ecological restoration <br /> purposes. <br /> Pedestrian Nodes: A series of Pedestrian Nodes were designed to establish key areas of <br /> interest for wildlife viewing opportunities and direction /interpretation for visitors. <br /> Farm History Node: Near the farm homestead site, a plaza and resting area will be established <br /> to interpret the farm site's history. The site's natural and cultural features would be <br /> interpreted as well. <br /> Angling Platforms: Fishing platforms will be positioned along the Rum River and Cedar Creek. <br /> These decks will be designed to cantilever out from the shore to provide for angling <br /> opportunities. The decks can also be used for observation purposes. <br /> Observation Decks: Three observation decks are designed to be placed along the Rum River <br /> and Cedar Creek for wildlife viewing experiences. <br /> 31 Page <br />