[MAIPC] [External] Re: Volunteers and herbicide

[Wakeford, Anne M]

I have done the same in West Virginia.
What invasive plant species are you planning to use herbicide on?

Howe many volunteers do you plan to certify?

Anne


Anne M. Wakeford

Anne M. Wakeford
Coordination Biologist
WV DNR Elkins Operation Center
PO Box 67 Ward Rd
Elkins WV 26241
Email: Anne.M.Wakeford at wv.gov<mailto:Anne.M.Wakeford at wv.gov>
Phone 304-637-0245 ex 2035
Fax 304-637-0250



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Sent: Monday, June 07, 2021 11:39 PM
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When I have been a leader for invasive plant control for about 10 organizations in the last 20 years, we typically have about 5-10% of the volunteers first become pesticide application registered by the State of Maryland.  This has worked well. For example, a few other volunteers may cut the stumps of oriental bittersweet vines and the registered volunteer would follow up with applying herbicide to the cut stump in a few minutes.

Marc Imlay
Maryland Sierra Club Natural Places Committee.
Retired park ranger with MNCPPC in Prince Georges County

From: MAIPC <maipc-bounces at lists.maipc.org> On Behalf Of Heidi Allen
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2021 10:36 PM
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Subject: [MAIPC] Volunteers and herbicide

We are looking into the possibility of having volunteers use herbicide (in restricted manners or amounts) as part of their invasive plant programs.Liability is obviously a concern. Does anyone know of any organization that has done this in the past? If so, can you give me the name of the organization’ and possibly a contact person.

THanks
Heidi


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