Curry Creek Preserve Restoration Project
Your neighborhood natural area
The Curry Creek Preserve (west entrance) restoration project objectives are to improve the gopher tortoise habitat by decreasing the area a ected by invasive guinea grass and planting native species in the area. Invasive plants often form a monoculture, which can decrease biodiversity and wildlife habitat, and can potentially alter soil chemistry, stability and hydrology.
Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged or destroyed. The primary goal of restoration is to develop self-sustaining ecosystems that closely resemble natural systems in both structure
Bene ts of ecological restoration in neighborhood natural areas:
• Assists in creating and maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
• Increases biodiversity of plant and animal species.
• Improves water quality.
• Prevents further degradation of the natural area.
Hydrologic restoration to restore natural ows of wetland areas. This 81-acre preserve is made up of three properties acquired in 2001 and 2002 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP). The purpose of the acquisitions is to protect native habitat and the water quality of Curry Creek, create and expand the wildlife corridor, and connect adjacent parklands and preserves.
• Enhances the park visitor experience.
