RICHMOND NATURE PARK STUDY – FINDINGS AND NEXT STEPS

Table 1 – Bog Restoration Opportunities Restoration Category Example Opportunity Ecological Restoration • Establish long-term ecological monitoring to inform restoration planning, assess ecosystem response, measure outcomes, and support adaptive management. Hydrogeological Restoration • Identify and seal breaches in the silty clay strata below the peat layer to reduce water loss and improve bog hydrology. Vegetation Restoration • Actively increase populations of native, desirable plants in areas where invasive species have been removed and in areas of disturbance. Wildlife Restoration • Improve habitat suitability by removing invasive trees, retaining open water habitats, and installing nest/roost boxes. Fire Management • Develop a site-specific fire management plan in collaboration with Richmond Fire-Rescue that incorporates best practices for prevention, control, and post-fire recovery. Ecological monitoring will be a vital component of future work to assess the effectiveness of restoration activities, document successional changes, and assess ecological responses to local conditions. Three forms of monitoring are recommended: survey-based monitoring, drone camera monitoring, and long-term monitoring plots.

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