My WebLink
|
Help
|
About
|
Sign Out
Home
Browse
Search
10-06-10-PC
ArdenHills
>
Administration
>
Commissions, Committees, and Boards
>
Planning Commission
>
Planning Commission Packets
>
2010-2019
>
PC Packets 2010
>
10-06-10-PC
Metadata
Thumbnails
Annotations
Entry Properties
Last modified
11/9/2015 2:24:27 PM
Creation date
10/1/2010 3:37:50 PM
Metadata
Fields
Description
Planning Commission Agenda
Document
Planning Commission Agenda
General β(2)β - Date
10/6/2010
There are no annotations on this page.
Document management portal powered by Laserfiche WebLink 9 © 1998-2015
Laserfiche.
All rights reserved.
/
97
PDF
Print
Pages to print
Enter page numbers and/or page ranges separated by commas. For example, 1,3,5-12.
After downloading, print the document using a PDF reader (e.g. Adobe Reader).
View images
View plain text
Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills <br />Preliminary Landscape Management Plan <br />Page 4 <br />Buckthorn removal is a true management activity, made difficult by the plant's inherent vigor, <br />its vigorous root system, and the fact that the plant spreads by seeds eaten by birds. <br />There are no natural controls for buckthorn, such as diseases or insects that would otherwise <br />limit the plant's spread. Removing βor more correctly controlling, buckthorn will be an <br />on -going maintenance operation. It's an important activity, however, as buckthorn's vigorous <br />growth can easily thwart the growth of more valued trees and plants in the buffer. <br />Initial removal will be scheduled as a part of the early stages of the redevelopment project; <br />on -going removal will likely be necessary due to the vigorous regeneration potential of <br />Buckthorn. The removal process would include the following tasks: <br />1. Clearly identify locations where buckthorn exists and will be removed; train those who <br />will be removing buckthorn to identify the plant to ensure that only buckthorn in <br />removed; <br />2. Remove all buckthorn trees three inches in diameter and larger with power equipment; <br />3. Mark the stump of any removed tree immediately upon cutting so that it can be found <br />and treated; <br />4. Remove the stump or apply herbicide (glyphosate such as RoundUp or triclopyr such as <br />Brush- B -Gon) to any exposed stump (untreated stumps will sprout and are capable of <br />producing fruit within four years); caution should be exercised with the application of <br />any chemicals; protective clothing, rubber gloves and boots should be used when <br />applying the chemicals; <br />5. Remove stumps with a shovel, grub ax, or stump remover such as a "Root Talon." This <br />may only be effective for trees one inch in diameter or smaller. <br />6. The roots of buckthorn are vigorous, but not necessarily strong; some smaller trees may <br />be able to be removed by hand pulling; hand pulling will likely be the most effective long <br />term control method if performed on an annual basis (because buckthorn will be <br />smaller and more readily removed); <br />7. Remove seedlings with a hoe to prevent further production of seed producing plants; <br />8. Identify locations of buckthorn on nearby sites; the seeds of buckthorn are easily <br />transported by birds after being consumed, so a significantly larger effort may be <br />necessary to control buckthorn on the site; <br />9. Dispose of buckthorn debris legally off the project site; <br />10. Reestablish understory growth with species appropriate to the buffer. <br />11. Removal might also be achieved through basal bark treatment, applying Garton (12 to <br />15 percent triclophyr) in oil, diesel, or kerosene. Application is best in late fall when <br />other plants have lost their leaves (the leaves of buckthorn are persistent, making it <br />more readily identified in the fall). By spraying the lower portions of the trunk including <br />the root collar until wet (but not dripping), and by spraying each stem of every plant, <br />the plant will not leaf out the following growing season. Once the plant is dead, it can be <br />cut and removed, or even left in place to rot. <br />Infected trees. Elms in wooded areas of the site that have been infected by Dutch Elm disease <br />should be removed. Removal activities might also consider nearby trees as infected trees in <br />surrounding areas could permit the elm bark beetle to move to new hosts in currently healthy <br />elms. Timely removal can help to slow the spread of the disease (in the wooded areas of the <br />
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.