The tan zone is the region from halfway
between the drain and the new bench to the North Gate. This area
has some an interesting mix of high quality hardwoods and norway
maples. Norway maple removal should be a priority in this area.
Wholesale removal of the norway maples will be less obtrusive in this
area since there are other trees that are well established. These trees
are threatened by the rapidly encroaching norway maples. Some of
these areas have a decent undergrowth that should spread when the
norway' maples are removed. A large number of the fallen maples
can be left to rot since they are not too close to the trail, this will
make the project less expensive. Fallen hardwoods do not
significantly increase the wildfire threat compared to fallen conifers.
The focus of invasive control for 2005 is garlic mustard.
The plan is for an intensive spring spraying with 1% Round-up of the first year growth. This is to be done in April, before most of the native plants have leafed out. Then, as soon as the second year plants start to flower, the plants will be clipped at ground level. This project will require 5 years since the seeds remain dorment for 5 years. This will require 20 hours of volunteer labor, and $10 for Round-up.
Our plan for 2005 is to spend $1000 for tree cutting.
The LRP/Civic Committee requested an assessment of this zone in regards to removal of brush/fallen conifers. This zone has a tremendous accumulation of fallen conifers. Given the slope of the hillside, accumulated fuel, and proximitiy of houses to the greenbelt, this area represents the greatest threat of wildfire to homes along the Greenbelt. The LRP will present a written proposal, timetable and budget for fuel reduction in this area at a later date. Findings of the April 9, 2005 Board/Civic Committe/LRP walk are presented here...
Tan Zone Fuel Reduction Plan
The focus of invasive control for 2005 is garlic mustard.
The plan is for an intensive spring spraying with 1% Round-up of the first year growth. This is to be done in April, before most of the native plants have leafed out. Then, as soon as the second year plants start to flower, the plants will be clipped at ground level. This project will require 5 years since the seeds remain dorment for 5 years. This will require 20 hours of volunteer labor, and $10 for Round-up.
Our plan for 2005 is to spend $1000 for tree cutting.
The LRP/Civic Committee requested an assessment of this zone in regards to removal of brush/fallen conifers. This zone has a tremendous accumulation of fallen conifers. Given the slope of the hillside, accumulated fuel, and proximitiy of houses to the greenbelt, this area represents the greatest threat of wildfire to homes along the Greenbelt. The LRP will present a written proposal, timetable and budget for fuel reduction in this area at a later date. Findings of the April 9, 2005 Board/Civic Committe/LRP walk are presented here...
Tan Zone Fuel Reduction Plan