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In the second phase, Brazilian pepper in the northern lobe of Prange Island will be treated with herbicides approved for use by State and Federal regulations and cleared (either by use of heavy machinery or manually). Pepper debris will be chipped on site (during non-seeding periods), and spread to provide soil stabilization as well as a base for revegetation efforts. Australian pine trees will be girdled and treated with an approved herbicide. Cleared areas will be inspected and re-treated periodically to prevent return of the exotic plants from seed . (This assistance will be provided by Coastal Tech , Inc . ) 2 . Trail clearing and maintenance — these activities are to be conducted in accordance with the management plan specifications and are needed due to the 2004 hurricanes . Background Info : On June 21 , 2006 , the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee adopted the Florida Trail Association (FTA) trail building standards of 24" to 36" treads , with four to five foot widths and 8' height for shorter urbanized trails . The FTA has a trail guide that is useful in restoring and maintaining trails . This guide should be referred to for restoring the trails at Prange Island . Pg , 12 , Section III — STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS SECTION B . Proposed Improvements "The nature trail will explore the hammock restoration area, the landward edge of the mangrove fringe, and the northern edge of the intact tropical hammock. Interpretive signs along the trail will identify the native plant and animal species of the island, explain the tropical hammock and mangrove communities, and interpret the resource management activities evident on this part of the island. " 3 . Installation of entry sign and educational signs — Coastal Tech will assist the County with installing a kiosk that will hold 2 of the 3 education signs as required by the management plan and the SJRWMD permit for the dock. Background Info : A professional cabinet maker voluntarily designed and created the components for our conservation area kiosks . 10 kiosks have been created for use at 7 conservation areas , including Prange Island , for only the cost of materials . They are made from marine grade lumber, have a roofed top , Lexan enclosed cabinets to protect the $500 educational signs and a central cabinet that will contain information that may be changed out seasonally . The kiosks are approximately 8 ' wide by 8 ' tall and approximately 3 . 5' deep . All of the construction components were chosen to withstand sun , rain and weather elements . The estimated cost of each kiosk is approximately $700 . The cost of a similar kiosk structure from Wilderness Graphics is $2400 . Pg . 12 -13 , Section III — STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS SECTION B . Proposed Improvements An identification sign will be placed at the proposed boat dock. The sign will inform arriving visitors of all rules applicable to their visiting the island, the location of grass beds to be avoided by boaters, and provide telephone contacts in case of emergencies. The sign will also identify the site as a natural resource conservation area, and provide credit for funding to Indian River County, the City of Vero Beach and the Florida Communities 2