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, , <br /> During the buckthorn removal process it is important that soil disturbance is kept to a <br /> minimum and #hat already established native ground cover species are kept intact. By <br /> reducing this disturbance, rejuvenation of native plant species will increase ant� soil <br /> erosion will be kept to a minimum. On some sites, planting may not be required. Instead <br /> of planting, wait 2-3 years watchirzg for natives to return from roots ar seed. If a herb <br /> Iayer does not return after 1-2 years, lay down a layer of mulch with wood chips or Ieaves <br /> to assist with native germina.tion. Under-story clear-cutting is not suggested and should <br /> be avoided as an option for buckthom removal. This activity encouxages herbaceous <br /> invac�ers such as garlic must�rd (Alliaria petiolata) and giant la�.otweed (Polygonum <br /> sachalinense}to take root in these disturbed areas. <br /> See Attachment E which briefly describes buckthom a.nd the need for eradication. <br /> SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR BUCKTH4RN <br /> Year 1 <br /> Removal and Chemical Application: Flag buckthorn(if necessary�). Cut buckthorn <br /> throughout the buffer areas. Treat stumps with chosen herbicide and corresponding <br /> methodology specif c to the herbicide. <br /> Planting (Optional): Augment with native shrubs (3� different species, 2 to 3 per <br /> cluster or dispersed), trees, and herbaceous plants. Add mulch around each newly <br /> installed plant — about 1 foot radius. Protect young shrubs from browsing deer, rabbits, <br /> etc. using protective structures. Planting should occur in late spring or early sumzner to <br /> ensure successful establishment. On some sites, planting may not be required. Instead, <br /> wait 2-3 years to watch for natives to return from dormant roots or seed. <br /> Year 2 <br /> Monitor new plantings and maintain protective structures. Check area for <br /> buckthorn infestations as well as other invasive species such as tartarian honeysuckle <br /> (Lonicera tartarica) and burdack (Arctium minus). Spat treat invasive vegetation that <br /> emerges with recomrnended herbicide described in the procedure for Year 1. <br /> Year 3 <br /> Verify that the area is still dominated or becoming dominated by native species. <br /> Repeat procedure described for Yeaz 2 far eradicating invasive vegetatian. If native <br /> species have not become established and a planting did not take place in Yeaz One, then <br /> Yeaz Three is when a seeding/planting should take place. See attachments for <br /> appropriate seed mixes and seed rates. <br /> CUNTROL OF EXISTING REED CANARY GRASS <br /> Reed canary grass is present in varying degrees within wetland areas 1, 3, 4 and 6. Reed <br /> canary grass forms dense and highly productive monocultures in a way similar to broad <br /> Svoboda Ecological Resources 9 185-225 O!d Crystal Bay Road <br /> Project No.:2015-Ot3 Homestead Partners <br />