Land Use Restrictions and Application for Use
As directed by WMU, the preserve is open to the public for passive recreation and is used by WMU and other educational institutions for research and education.
Passive recreation activities are defined as those which create opportunities for a high degree of interaction with the natural environment. Appropriate activities include, hiking, wildlife watching and running.
In order to promote the ecosystem integrity and natural aesthetics of the preserve use restrictions have been established. The following list should serve as a guide:
- No building or structures
- No digging
- No cutting of plants or trees, whether living or dead
- No raking
- No foraging
- Do not move logs
- Do not leave human made objects
In general, attempt to leave the preserve as you found it in order to sustain it for generations to come. This can be accomplished by being aware of how you are interacting with the environment and making conscious decisions that serve to lessen the impact on nature.