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The Springfield Township Native Vegetaion Enhancement Project

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7. Typical Landscape Cross-section

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These areas have already incurred substantial changes and because of that are not as sensitive to further disturbances.  Remnant prairies should be preserved. Although these areas are most suitable for development because of soil characteristics, the forested areas may be worthy of selective preservation to provide linkages and connections. The high water table and the valuable habitat that are characteristic of these areas place severe limitations to development activities. These areas are susceptible to disturbances.  Water fluctuation, loss of vegetation, or human activity could destroy or greatly impact these plant communities.
 

This landform cross section has been abstracted and adapted from the Shiawassee and Huron Headwaters Resources Preservation Project.  For additional information on this exciting project, please contact Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Services at (248) 858-0720, Springfield Township at (248) 634-3111, or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at (800) 621-8431.

 

 
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