Natural Resources & Land Management staff work to protect, preserve and enhance the natural resources of Linn County through conservation practices.
Core Functions
- Restore native ecosystems to improve wildlife habitat, natural resource functions and diversity
- Prairie management to include establishment, removal of woody species and prescribed burning
- Conduct invasive species control
- Manage timber resources, develop management plans, conduct timber stand improvement, crop tree release and savanna restoration
- Conduct tree and shrub plantings for habitat, reforestation and park beautification.
- Manage and plant food plots for wildlife
- Maintain and implement a hazard tree program to ensure public safety.
- Maintain crop leases for the conservation department as part of wildlife habitat program.
- Manage and restore wetlands for wildlife habitat, water quality, & flood control.
- Conduct landscaping of newly developed properties including trails and park improvement sites