[MAIPC] FW: Canadian Thistle in Deale

[Earl "Bud" Reaves Jr.]

Certainly.  Mark lives in Galesville I think but touch base and keep us
posted. thanks again Pat. Bud

On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Patrick D. Kelly <
pkelly.licensetokill at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Bud and all,
>
> Since I work AA County Parks (but not schools and library) and freelance
> PDK Horticultural LLC you want me to take a look?  I can swing down to
> Deale tomorrow Tuesday.  I already have Mark Smith @ MDA calling me today
> re something about AACO phragmites...seems like everyone is calling me
> about something Mid Bay this week so what's one more ;)
>
> Patrick Kelly
>
>
>
> On Monday, August 17, 2015 9:09 AM, "Earl "Bud" Reaves Jr." <
> ipreav00 at aacounty.org> wrote:
>
>
> David, I'll look into it. It may take a day or so.  Call if any questions.
> Bud
> (cell) 443.336.0161
>
> On Sun, Aug 16, 2015 at 12:49 PM, Marc Imlay <ialm at erols.com> wrote:
>
>
> *Who can help David? *
>
> *Marc*
>
> *From:* David and Candy [mailto:svendeavor at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Sunday, August 16, 2015 9:39 AM
> *To:* invasives at mdflora.org
> *Subject:* Canadian Thistle in Deale
>
> My name is David Masters and I am a retired natural resource manager from
> the west coast.  Invasive species issues were a subject I dealt with for
> several decades as part of my job.
>
> I was recently at the Anne Arundel County Library in Deale (which is a
> wonderful library) and discovered a HUGE Canadian thistle in their
> landscape plantings, right out front where everyone can see it.  This
> sucker is at least six feet tall and *very* robust.  I went in and
> mentioned to the staff that this was a very invasive species and should be
> removed before it flowered.  They informed me that no, this was milkweed
> and they were very proud of their efforts to further butterfly survival.
>
> So, two problems:
> 1)      The library staff have misidentified this plant (their landscaped
> guy did the ID) and are spreading erroneous information about invasive
> plants to their patrons.  Their hearts are in the right place and they
> generally do a great job, but they are working with bad info and are
> telling anyone that asks that this noxious invasive plant is milkweed and
> should be protected whenever possible.
> 2)      This plant is huge, having been well cared for, and is about to
> go to seed.  The first bloom opened yesterday and there are a very large
> number of flowers getting ready to open.  I have seen no other thistles in
> this area and would like to see it stay that way.
>
> I’ve tried in person to re-educate them with no luck, after all I’m just a
> walk in and their gardener assures them this is milkweed.  I’ve written to
> the head librarian with my concerns and suggested they consult with a
> botanist and have received no response.  The plant will start seeding later
> this week given the hot dry weather we are having.
>
> Would you please forward this email or put me in contact with someone in
> the area who might be able to go by the library, educate the staff,  and
> get this thing out of the ground before it goes to seed.  There are a lot
> of fields around here and they don’t need to add this to the list of plants
> they are fighting.
>
> I’d be happy to help in any way I can, but I think I’ve had my shot with
> educating the library staff.
>
> I sent this email to Kerrie Kyde at DNR but she/he is out of the office
> till the 27th and this plant will start seeding this week.
>
> Thank you,
>    David Masters
>   703-667-0459
>
>
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Licensed Forester, ISA Certified ArboristÒ
2664 Riva Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21401 MS #6201
410.222.7441 X3230  Fax: 410.222.7752
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