Phase 1 was planted in 2004 and completed in 2005. This involved planting native trees and shrubs on 40 acres using different planting techiques to determine what methods produce the best results. In one area commercial tree planting methods using mechanical tree planters, bareroot stock, and blue plant protector tubes was used, in the other area containerized plants were hand planted and protected from deer and voles with special coatings.
Large woody debris has been moved onto the site and perch poles for raptors installed. Plantings have done very well on the site due to ideal soil conditions with some species reaching 10-12' in height by year 2.
Phase 2 covers 115 acres and was started in 2005. This portion of the site required extensive grading to re-establish a meandering stream channel and de-leveling to promote habitat diversity in areas that had been leveled and drained for agriculture. Trees and shrubs will be planted in the spring of 2006. | 
