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IKE002
DIXON VALLEY SEDGE MEADOW
- Location:
- T36N R06E, Sec 17
Size: 40 acres
- Natural Resources
- Communities:
- Sedge Meadow (B,C)
- Streamside Marsh (B,C)
- Graminoid Fen (B,C)
- Rare Plants:
- none
- Rare Animals:
- none
Other Significant Features:
Protection Status:
- Privately owned Illinois Natural Heritage Landmark
Management Problems:
- Some purple loosestrife and woody invasive species present
- Garlic mustard is prevalent in floodplain
- Low-intensity recreation allowed
- Site has been burned in the past but management is not consistent
