[MAIPC] non-chemical shrub control techniques

[Foster, Donna M -FS]

Mark,

We did a project once with large Lonicera maackii along a small stream. We cut them flush and then in the winter when there was snow on the ground we used propane tanks with burners and scorched them to prevent basal sprouting. It worked well.

Donna

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From: MAIPC [mailto:maipc-bounces at lists.maipc.org] On Behalf Of Mark Frey
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 6:35 PM
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Subject: [MAIPC] non-chemical shrub control techniques

All

I have many large invasive shrubs (mostly Viburnum plicatum and Lonicera maackii) in the county park near me. I am not able to use herbicide in this setting and the plants are mostly too large for a weed wrench. I would like to do a simple trial testing a handful of techniques in the late summer and the same techniques in the spring. Here are my ideas so far:

Cut at 24 inches (facilitates repeated cutting)
Cut as low as possible low
Cut and peel back the bark (appears to help kill broom)
Tarp (works well on Eucalyptus)

Are there any techniques you have seen work better than others for non-chemical shrub control?

Thanks,
Mark Frey




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