[MAIPC] Invasive Management on Public Land

[Nicole Hersch]

Hi All,

I have a couple of questions that I am looking for some advice on. First a
little background.

One of the Towns in my region has acknowledged that invasive species are a
huge problem, but they haven't done anything about it to date and aren't
exactly sure where to start--it seems daunting to say the least (not to
mention Town staff is already at capacity-with no resident experts on
payroll).

The main idea on the table is that a small area is chosen as a
demonstration site for invasive removal and potentially native planting, to
be executed by community groups who have a capacity for on-going efforts.
Long-term maintenance of the site is of concern. The Town has been burned
by a lot of short-term projects which create additional long-term work for
staff.

1. Does anyone have volunteer groups complete an MOU when performing
long-term invasive management on public land? If so, would you be willing
to share it?
2. Has anyone used volunteers as certified applicators on public land? If
so, could you tell me about that?

Any thoughts on this topic in general are greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Nicole

-- 
Nicole Hersch, ASLA
Regional Planner II/Community Designer



New River Valley Regional Commission

p: (540) 639-9313

6580 Valley Center Drive, Suite 124

Radford, Virginia 24141

nrvrc.org
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