Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area

Wetland fringe ecosystems have decreased dramatically in Minnesota since European settlement. Suppressing elk, bison, and fire has filled this vital land with invasive plants and overgrown woody species. By removing these species, we’re re-setting the ecosystem and enhancing the habitat to better support rare plants. These rare plants increase species richness at Carlos Avery WMA, offer an additional type of habitat for wildlife, and protect Minnesota’s biodiversity.