Invasive Removal, Clearing the Area
Working in the Weeds
Before the area was cleared of invasives like this thorny mile-a-minute, and multiflora rose, just making measurements was a challenge. Planting and creating a path and gathering space would have been impossible.
Richard’s Tree Care Donated Clearing of Invasive Plants!
Rooting Out Callery Pear
You can see that this invasive Callery Pear tree was previously cut down and then grew back from the stump. Pulling it up by the roots should keep it from growing back again. A Callery Pear can spread quickly and crowd out native plants.
Before
After
Next Steps
- Install logs for seating
- Spread wood chips over gathering space and trail
- Plant trees
- Plant shrubs
- Spread mulch
- Remove invasive vines
Help with the Restoration
We will be needing volunteers to help with planting shrubs in November, and later, for removing vines and watering trees and shrubs.
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