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considered a natural resource, such as a cornfield, but may be vegetatively restored to a natural habitat. Recommendations include additions to existing resource areas, as well as the preparation of project plans and acquisitions of new resource areas. The plan includes existing resource areas in which a project plan has been prepared and/or acquisitions have occurred, as well as proposed resource areas. The proposed resource areas are generalized study areas. Subse- quently, project plans are prepared that identify the specific resources to be protected and establish boundaries for acquisition efforts. EXISTING RESOURCE AREAS Cherokee Marsh The Cherokee Marsh Long Range Open Space Plan outlines joint responsibilities for the City of Madison, Dane County and the State of Wisconsin to acquire and protect land within the planning area. The County Parks Commission has an area of responsibility along the marsh encompassing 850 acres. At present, county ownership consists of the Yahara Heights Park at 192 acres and Token Creek Park at 427 acres. Therefore, there is a need for 231 more acres of land acquisi- tion and protection by the county in the Cherokee Marsh. Holtzmant This 64-acre area in the Town of Dunn was donated to Dane County . ,r as a nature preserve. Access can only be obtained by receiving per- mission from one of the surrounding private landowners. .. „ Recommendations. Acquisition of a small addition for public access and parking. Ice Age Trail function This project area is approximately 1,300 acres in size and is located within the Town of Verona. A project plan for this area was adopted by the County Board on November 4, 1993. This area will comple- ment the existing public acquisitions and plans for the Ice Age Trail, provide a trail link between Madison, Verona and the Military Ridge State Trail and provide an area of community separation between the two cities. Approximately 269 acres have been acquired so far in this area. Recommendations. Development of the Ice Age Trail Junction Area is scheduled for completion in 2007. Lake View Woods This area is 27 acres in size and is located on Northport Drive in the City of Madison. 35 LEP/K6 P.