Bee Tree Farm - In addition to restoring forest to over 51 acres on the property and protecting the existing forest in perpetuity, Ecotone worked with the Land Preservation Trust to develop a long term protection program for the property which would preclude the property from ever being developed. A conservation easement was recorded on the property in 2005. 51 acres of native trees and shrubs were planted in 2005- 2007. All trees and shrubs were protected with trees and shrub shelters to enhance survival rates and to aid in maintenance of the property. Ecotone implemented an invasive species management program to suppress multiflora rose and oriental bittersweet, which were outcompeting native species within the forest planting areas. Environmental credits for the forest planting are provided to multiple participants in Baltimore County who purchase the credits to meet the requirements of the Maryland Forest Conservation Act. Bog turtle habitat areas were left unplanted with woody material to maintain existing emergent wetland habitat to the threatened bog turtle. Finally, Ecotone installed wildlife food plots outside of the forest planting areas to further enhance wildlife habitat.
Forest Glen Invasive Control - The targeted species were effectively controlled with the phased treatment approach. Ecotone will continue to monitor the site to ensure that no infestation areas are allowed to regenerate. The invasive species control, combined with the restoration of the historic stone pathways and bridges, has made the Glen an important asset to this truly unique and innovative redevelopment project.
		Preserve at Rock Creek - The Invasive Species Management Plan for the site was submitted concurrently with the Forest Conservation Plan, and was approved by M-NCPPC. The plan showed Targeted Species Management Areas, proposed reforestation areas and supplemental planting areas, along with detailed management techniques for each species. The plan also included information on preparation, monitoring and maintenance of forest planting and supplemental planting areas to ensure that invasive species will not become re-established in those areas. Implementation of the plan is slated to coincide with the development of the property.