Management plans include a description of the natural history setting, climate, soils, topography, and hydrology.

The property is divided into management units, with goals and objectives proposed for each unit. Other options for management plans include vegetation mapping, prescribed burn plans, vegetation control, restoration guidelines and wildlife management .

The deadline for submitting wildlife appraisal management plans in most Counties is April 30. Several weeks of planning are needed to establish appropriate management strategies and to develop a written plan.