Sylvian Rodriguez Park Habitat Restoration Project

Summary

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) will restore 72 acres of coastal prairie habitat in Sylvan Rodriguez Park. In the absence of natural processes, such as fire and intermittent grazing by bison, Chinese Tallow and other woody vegetation have inundated the park. In Phase 1, HPARD will target 14 acres for restoration. Contractors will remove Chinese Tallow and woody vegetation and seed the area with locally collected native grasses and forbs. Community planting events will educate volunteers on the importance of the prairie ecosystem. Interpretive signage will be placed along the newly installed boardwalk.