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Goal - to improve forest habitat that effectively increases grouse populations while providing education and recreation to the public. |
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Old Logger's Trail - Jim Bashline Habitat Demonstration Area. - Click
here to see the Old Logger's Trail In Memory of Jim Bashline.
--Trail improvements
--Education
--Population enhancements
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Jim Bashline Wildlife Habitat Management Area - Click
here to see the Jim Bashline Wildlife Habitat Management Area.
The Jim Bashline Wildlife Habitat Management Area is located on the Southern Area of the Lake and is comprised of approximately 900 acres of oak-hickory forest. The area is currently managed by increase early successional growth by use of small clear cuts.
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Raystown Lake works cooperatively with
the Ruffed Grouse Society
In 1996 the Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake formed a partnership with the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) to manage 1,400 acres for the improvement of habitat for ruffed grouse and other forest wildlife
species. The management area is split into two areas at Raystown Lake: the first is the 500 acre Old Loggers Trail area; the second is the 900 acre forest management area adjacent to Gate 35. The two areas encompassing
nearly 1,400 acres was dedicated and named in the memory of Jim Bashline, a wildlife enthusiast, member of the RGS, and outdoor writer that was vocal in his support and dedication to the improvement of wildlife habitat.
The project was initiated with the first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Corps of Engineers and the Ruffed Grouse Society. The MOU provides for the Corps and RGS to share financial and technical
responsibility. The RGS has contributed over $70,000 for habitat improvement. The Corps works with the RGS to aggressively manage and improve these areas.
The Ruffed Grouse Society's role in conservation of wildlife habitat is to enhance the environment for the ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and other wildlife that require or utilize thick, young
forests. Since forests are dynamic and constantly changing and since man has virtually eliminated the fires that previously shaped much of the forested land, today's forests must be managed to obtain the products (wildlife,
timber products, recreation, and water) that we all need and enjoy.
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