Tim Maywalt, Tree Steward and of the Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (Blue Ridge PRISM) will present this two-part class by Zoom. Managing the invasive plants that threaten the food chain in an ecosystem is a challenge.
But any of us can do it with the knowledge to identify and treat them. This class will show you how to identify common invasive plants in the Virginia Piedmont and illustrate a wide range of options for treating them.
We will cover:
- Identifying invasive plants
- Why summer is a good time to control invasive plants
- Planning your control program
- Using manual & mechanical control methods
- Using chemical control methods accurately and safely
- Choosing the right tools and equipment
- Forest safety and personal protective equipment
- Reference documents for more detailed identification and treatment information.
- Sources for equipment, supplies and professional help from State Foresters, conservationists and commercial vendors.
This talk is free, but donations are always appreciated!
