LSU Bird Refuge Restoration

Maddox Miller & Katie Guitreau

History of ‘President’s Point’ First planted in 1980s by

Steele Burden and associate Malcomb Tucker.

Initially planted oak trees and other trees and shrubs

Committee formed in 1988 to oversee project

Developed “primarily for the beautification of University Lake and as a bird sanctuary.”

Access restricted to public until plantings became established.

Property 4.8 acre

peninsula in University Lake.

Property graded in 1980s

Established line of live oak trees.

Pathways running throughout property

Run-down appearance from the street.

Vision for the Future Improve appearance and overall

function of property Increase plantings to attract wildlife and

create habitats Involve community organizations to

build bird houses and maintain area.

Endless Possibilities… Add an area within the property to

allow runners a place to stop. (benches, water fountain)

Replace fence with ornamental steel

Install an elevated walkway within the habitat to allow the public to view the habitat

Divide the habitat into two areas: a front area (already cleared) which could serve as a "recreational" area; the back (forested) area which will serve as the habitat.

Include signage to educate the public along fence and within walkway

Plant a butterfly garden

Timeline Stage I

Improve existing sign Ask local nurseries for plant

donations Start planting beneficial

plants Contact nurseries and get

donations of plants Get Boy Scouts and other

service organizations involved

Stage II Replace fence Educational signage Split property into public

area and preserved habitat Lobby Landscape

Architecture to work on plan

Beneficial Plant Species American holly –Ilex opaca Blackgum- Nyssa sylvatica Sugarberry- Celtis laevigata Yaupon holly- Ilex vomitoria American beautyberry- Callicarpa americana Wax myrtle- Morella cerifera Virginia creeper- Parthenocissus quinquefolia Trumpet creeper- Campsis radicans Lantana- Lantana camara Black cherry- Prunus serotina Crabapple- Malus spp. Persimmon- Diospyros virginiana Mulberry- Morus spp. Muscadine grape- Vitis rotundifolia

Minimal Budget Estimate 40-10" trees @ $15=

$600 150-6" shrubs @ $5=

$450 500 linear feet of

fence(if replaced) Chain link @$8/ft=

$4,000 Ornamental steel @ $25/ft=$12,500

Minimum budget with fence replacement= $5,050

First Step…