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Wet Meadow, Deep Marsh, and Enhanced Lowland Forest. Surrounding upland buffer areas <br /> are also being restored through removal of invasive plant species such as common buckthorn <br /> (Rhamnus cathartica),garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), and narrowleaf bittercress(Cardamine <br /> impatiens). In addition, native trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and seeds have been installed <br /> to diversify the upland buffers. In 2015,two rain gardens were constructed to manage and <br /> treat 1.42 acres of suburban runoff prior to entering the wetland. A pre-existing compost pile <br /> located near the wetland was re-graded and stabilized, and will be planted with native <br /> vegetation. <br /> The project will result in "no-loss" of wetland quantity, quality, or biological diversity. Rather, <br /> wetland functions and values are expected to increase significantly, largely due to the increase <br /> in uncommon native Wet Meadow habitat. Additionally, the created Deep Marsh area will <br /> provide greater habitat diversity within the wetland, benefitting native waterfowl and <br /> waterbirds (previously not able to use the wetland), as well as provide habitat for aquatic <br /> macroinvertebrates(such as dragonflies and damselflies), reptiles, amphibians, and possibly <br /> small fish. In 2016, basking logs (for turtles,frogs, and other wildlife) will be installed at the <br /> edges of the Deep Marsh, and the upland buffer will also be enhanced by installation of wood <br /> duck nest boxes and a bat house. <br /> MN Board of Water and Soil Resources <br /> Nelson Restoration Site(12-0975)—2015 Monitoring Report 2 <br />