Goal

Project goal:

Removal of the invasive shrubs glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), shrub honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) and autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) to restore grassland habitat.

Approach

Project Approach:

Mechanical removal of invasive shrubs followed by herbicide applications and maintenance mowing.

Results

Project Results:

Both projects are in progress and will be completed in phases over the next several years.

Locations

Project Locations:

Broadmoor	restore 30 acres of former grasslands by removing invasive shrubs and native trees
Drumlin Farm	restore 13 acres of former grasslands by removing invasive shrubs

Details

Project Details:

Partial funding has been provided by the U. S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. For more information, contact Lou Wagner, Regional Scientist.

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