Natural Resources Management
The Corps understands that there's more than one use for the land we manage. We also
understand that humans are not the only ones that use this land. Our other residents include
many vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish) and invertebrates (insects,
spiders, crayfish, and other creatures). So, Corps biologists and rangers work closely with
state and federal agencies to insure healthy fish and wildlife populations.
Many programs are used at North Springfield Lake to benefit the native wildlife species. The installation of bird boxes has created needed nesting sites for tree swallows, wood ducks, and bluebirds. Forest stands are managed to maximize benefits to both trees and animals. The management practices of brushhogging and prescribed burning are used to maintain important open field habitats.
Near the bottom of this page are the lists of various species that have been confirmed to
use our land at some time during the year. For more information on the natural resources of North Springfield Lake, send an e-mail to the
wildlife biologist for this area. Ask a
question, or tell us what species you saw while visiting these lands.