description Welsch Tract Overview
The Welsch Tract is a conservation area in Missouri associated with the protection and restoration of prairie habitat. Its purpose is to safeguard grassland ecosystems and native plant communities in a region where prairie has been reduced by land conversion and other changes in land use. The site is relevant to conservation work focused on native vegetation, habitat management, and the preservation of prairie landscapes.
help Welsch Tract FAQ
Where is the Welsch Tract in Missouri?
Welsch Tract is in Dade County on County Road 41, about 15 miles east of Lamar. The Missouri Prairie Foundation gives directions from Highway 97 and lists approximate coordinates of 37.503900, -94.004567.[Missouri Prairie Foundation](https://moprairie.org/project/welsch-tract/)
What habitat is protected at Welsch Tract?
The site protects Missouri grassland habitat through prairie and savanna restoration. The foundation says the savanna and prairie reconstruction lie immediately northeast of the parking area.
Who manages the Welsch Tract?
The Missouri Prairie Foundation is the conservation organization associated with Welsch Tract. Its site also links the property to breeding bird surveys from 2018 and 2020.
Can visitors contribute observations at Welsch Tract?
The property has a Welsch Tract iNaturalist citizen-science project, so visitors can contribute wildlife and plant observations. The public directions mention a rough gravel parking lot on the east side of County Road 41.
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