Eagle Scout Project
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Hi, this is Aaron Williams from Troop 365 in Glendale, Arizona. I am a Life Scout and am currently planning my Eagle Scout Project. My Eagle Scout Project is putting in log fencing in the Coconino National Forest so that the forest is a safer place for the wildlife to live in. This project was sourced through the Arizona Elk Society, a nonprofit organization that helps to support wildlife. The Arizona Elk Society does this by generating resources for habitat conservation and restoration to keep the population of wildlife in higher numbers.
The Riparian Meadows is a very important part of the Coconino National Forest's ecosystem because these meadows are scarcely populated with trees, which means that large amounts of natural grass can grow in the forest. This ends up making these meadows one of the primary places where deer and elk can easily get grass. When these meadows are destroyed, it ends up ruining the local ecosystem.
In order to restore these meadows, my project is to build small, visually appealing fences to stop people from driving through them. People driving through the meadows causes the dirt to compact, thus causing plants to not be able to break through the soil. Once the vehicle barriers are installed, the meadows will be able to regrow in a few years, after the ground is unpacked. All of the money that is raised from this fundraiser will go to purchase log screws, food and drinks, and compensation to the drivers for gas. Any funds remaining after the project is completed will be donated to the Arizona Elk Society.
The Riparian Meadows is a very important part of the Coconino National Forest's ecosystem because these meadows are scarcely populated with trees, which means that large amounts of natural grass can grow in the forest. This ends up making these meadows one of the primary places where deer and elk can easily get grass. When these meadows are destroyed, it ends up ruining the local ecosystem.
In order to restore these meadows, my project is to build small, visually appealing fences to stop people from driving through them. People driving through the meadows causes the dirt to compact, thus causing plants to not be able to break through the soil. Once the vehicle barriers are installed, the meadows will be able to regrow in a few years, after the ground is unpacked. All of the money that is raised from this fundraiser will go to purchase log screws, food and drinks, and compensation to the drivers for gas. Any funds remaining after the project is completed will be donated to the Arizona Elk Society.
Organizer and beneficiary
Aaron Williams
Organizer
New River, AZ
Marla Williams
Beneficiary
