Environmental Surveys
In 2005 OAC participated in a survey conducted by Midwest Forest Consultants, LLC in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Resources to develop a Forest Stewardship Management Plan for the property that OAC resides upon.
The OAC is dedicated to preserving the rivers and forests of the Meramec region. Advocating for and striving to protect and sustain the pristine natural environment of the Gasconade River and surrounding environment by protecting and responsibly managing the unique plants and wildlife, by preserving the land from development, by protecting and preserving the Indian artifacts, by protecting and preserving any geological phenomena and through responsible land management practices.
The State of MO. Forest Stewardship Program which we are currently executing, is a reflection of the our intent to follow a balanced approach to forest management that considers the landowner’s forest resources and benefits the landowner’s desires from forest management. The Forest Stewardship Program guides us in achieving benefits from management of forest and forest related resources soil and water resources, recreation and aesthetics resources, Wetlands,Threatened and endangered species, Fish and wildlife habitat, Develop a management plan with realistic and achievable goals,Manage for the conservation of natural resources on the property, Utilize any available conservation programs, Reintroduce native wildlife and Maintain the current population of deer.