Com munity Reuse O rganization of East Tennessee

CROET GREENWAYS FOUNDATION HERITAGE CENTER GREENWAY PROJECT

Goal: To complement the ongoing Meadow Restoration Project and

other natural restoration projects, such as the P-l Pond Restoration, at

the Heritage Center Business Park by establishing wildlife habitat

and/or undisturbed nature areas accessible to individuals by a system

of designated walking trails.

RESTRICTION : All individuals who use the greenway trail system must

stay on the designated trails to protect the habitat and must follow all

posted instructions.

Project Overview

• The trail system development will continually evolve as areas

become availab le and may include closed roads, abandoned or

slightly used gravel roads, mowed paths, or activity maintained

routes.

• Trails may be developed jointly with the ORNL Natural Resource

Management Team and/or TWRA.

• Informational signage, postings, or pamphlets may be provided at

various locations so walkers may be aware of flora or fauna of

special interest.

107 Lea Way ' P.O. Box 2 110 · Oak Ridge, TN 3783 1 Phone, 865.482.9890' Fax, 865.482 .989 1

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Community Reuse O rganization of East Tennessee

CROET GREENWAYS FOUNDATION GREENWAY USER'S GUIDELINES

The Heritage Center Greenway trail system is owned by the CROET

Greenways Foundation and is open to the public for use. The

Greenway is in close proximity to the Department of Energy's K-25 Site,

which is being demolished and redeveloped for private-sector. Trail

users are expected to follow these guidelines.

1. All users must stay on the designated trails for safety and to

protect the flora and fauna.

2. Users must comply with all posting

3. The trails may be accessed via public roads. Other roads and

areas north of the Greenway system may still be restricted to the

public.

4. There are no restrictions on picture taking or video recording on

the trails.

5. Users are not to liter and smoking material must be field-stripped

and carried out.

6. Users are to follow, without question, any directions from law

enforcement, security, or Greenways personnel

Question and suggestions for improving the Greenway and/or trail

systems are welcome and should be emailedtobgreenwell@croet.com

107 Lea Way· P.O. Box 2 1 10 • Oak Ridge. TN 3783 1 Phone, 865.482.9890 ' fax, 865 .482.989 1

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ET Community Reuse Organization

of East Tennessee

HERITAGE CENTER, LLC MEADOW RESTORATION PROJECT

Goal : To create native warm season grass (NWSG) meadows as a

primary landscape feature on Heritage Center.

Project Overview

• Non-native grasses and weeds are replaced with mixed NWSGs

• Where appropriate, wildflowers are used as a boarder or accent

feature

• Meadows provide an interesting landscape feature, changing with

the seasons

• The carbon footprint is reduced by eliminating exhaust from fuel

used by tractors to routinely mow typical grass fields

• Meadows are a natural deterrent to Canadian Geese, which are not

native to the area

• NWSGs provide wildlife habitat to native species under stress due to

loss of habitat. In some areas the habitat may be temporary as the

Campus is further developed. NWSGs will continue to be added in

other areas, offsetting and exceeding any loss.

• Some areas are planted in mono-culture switchgrass, which is a

NWSG. The switchgrass may be harvested and used as a biomass

feedstock for ethanol or other biomass fuel products

• Heritage Center, LLC works informally with the ORNL Natural

Resources Management Team and TWRA to enhance the Meadow

Restoration Project and complement other wildlife and meadow

programs on ETIP and the DOE reservation.

107 Lea Way ' P.O. Box 2 110 ' Oak Ridge. TN 3783 1 Phone, 865.482.9890 ' Fax, 865.482.989 1

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