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ed integration
tree protection should be incorporated into the early planning and design of
tree or ground plane plantings are encouraged. Finally, connections to and
new facilities such as recreational pathways and buildings, and additional

between these isolated spaces should be enhanced for a unifi

The Plan

of natural areas into campus.

The Mines campus benefits from access to many natural areas. To promote
significant trees within natural areas should be preserved and any invasive
a balance between university health initiatives and resource management,
vegetation removed. Additional recommendations include continuing to

protect and actively manage significant natural assets through invasive species removal and additional appropriate plantings. Selective clearing and

NATURAL AREAS