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NEW BUISNESS – 5E <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />“The ‘restricted noxious weeds’ category includes noxious weeds and their propagating parts that <br />may not be imported, sold, or transported in the state, except as allowed by permit under section <br />18.82. Noxious weeds that are designated as restricted and placed on the restricted list may be <br />plants that are widely distributed in Minnesota and for which a requirement of eradication or <br />control would not be feasible on a statewide basis using existing practices.” <br /> <br />Species in the Restricted Noxious Weeds category that are commonly found in Arden Hills parks <br />include: <br />● Common Buckthorn <br />● Glossy Buckthorn <br />● Amur & Tatarian Honeysuckle <br />● Garlic Mustard <br /> <br />Specially Regulated Plants <br />“The ‘specially regulated plants’ category includes noxious weeds that may be native species or <br />nonnative species that have demonstrated economic value, but also have the potential to cause <br />harm in noncontrolled environments. Plants designated as specially regulated have been <br />determined to pose ecological, economical, or human or animal health concerns.” <br /> <br />● Amur, Norway, and Tatarian maple “should only be planted in areas where the seedlings <br />will be controlled or eradicated by mowing or other means. Tatarian maple seed is wind <br />dispersed so trees should not be planted closer than 100 yards from natural areas.” <br /> <br />Amur and/or Tatarian maple are commonly found in and around our city’s parks and trails. <br /> <br /> <br />I would like to see the city make more of an effort to comply with its own noxious weed policy by <br />making the removal of purple loosestrife, buckthorn, non-native honeysuckle, garlic mustard, and <br />Amur maple a higher priority. Though I think that volunteer efforts should be encouraged and used <br />when available, I don’t think the city should rely on volunteers for the management of noxious <br />weeds.