Project T-61-M1

Project Title: Sand Community Restoration in the Kankakee Sands Opportunity Area

Community and/or Species Focus: Sand communities, Regal fritillary, Plains pocket gopher, Henslow's sparrow, Red-headed woodpecker

1. Protect and restore 10,000 acres of sand savanna and 6,000 acres of sand prairie
2. Protect all flatwoods
3. Protect and sustain breeding pairs of Henslow's sparrow and red-headed woodpecker
4. Protect and sustain populations of regal fritillary and plains pocket gopher

1. ​Conducted 12 prescribed fires on 1,153 acres on SGCN habitat
2. Controlled invasive species on over 100 acres of habitat

Post-Project Survey (if applicable): n/a

Project Period: 7/1/09 - 12/31/12

Principle Investigator(s): Eric Smith (Division of Natural Heritage)