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<br />. . . . <br /> <br />tlucklhom EradIcation <br /> <br />Page 1 of I <br /> <br />BUCKTHORN ERADICATION <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Buckthorn Removal Guide <br /> <br />The first step in removing buckthorn is understanding the Invasiveness of this plant. Buckthorn is easily <br />controlled in mowed areas, but in natural areas, it is devastating! Experts <br />say, "If we don't do anything, 10 to 20 years from now we won't see any <br />fall colors; it will all be green." That is why buckthorn is on the state's ~ <br />noxious weed list. Learn more about Buckthorn Eradication at the <br />Minnesota DNR website. t'.~ <br /> <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />Remove Seedlings and Small Shrubs by Hand <br />The roots are not deep but rather stretched out horizontally, so small <br />seedlings can be gently pulled out by hand, using a hoe or mowing. Gather <br />the loose seedlings so they don't re-root. <br /> <br />.l" <br /> <br />Cut Large Stems and Prevent Their Return <br /> <br />I. Use pruners or a hand saw to remove the upper portion of any larger buckthorn. Please Note: Do not <br />cut buckthorn within 4 hours of raining. The following spray method will not have time to be effective. <br />2. Areas should be cleared of buckthorn brush when cut to remove any berries that may be on the brush <br />and to make the spraying easier. <br />3. Use the stronger formulation of Roundup (25% concentration). Spray this undiluted concentrate <br />directly onto cut stumps making sure to spray all sides of the bark area on the stump as well. This <br />stump treatment must be applied within 24 hours after cutting and when temperatures are above <br />freezing between June 1st and March 15th. <br />4. Note: This method of removal may also be used to remove other woody invasive species such as <br />Tartarian Honeysuckle or Mulberry. <br /> <br />The last step in removal of buckthorn is to prevent it's return to avoid the process again! Reasonably high <br />success can be accomplished with the above methods, but we need to be diligent about checking the area <br />for new seedlings and removing them as done previously. Each buckthorn berry contains 3-4 seeds. <br />Seedlings may appear In the area where a stump was removed or treated for several years after. However, <br />the battle can be won if we persist with our efforts. <br /> <br />1.........11___._.. L _ _T.... _n _1_n .1. _ _._ :.. _ _ _n. ,_ _.._ 11':___ fL.. .1_..1. . .... I. ".u 1 <br /> <br />t:/""t\I""f\f\f\ <br /> <br />~ <br />