[MAIPC] Invasive Management on Public Land

[Nathan Hartshorne]

I can't help with those questions, but I'd examine policies regarding
wetland protection.  When I require tree plantings in wetlands, whether
it's replacement or a requirement for part of a larger project (new homes,
new commercial space, etc), I require natives as the only ones allowed.
Some projects even require long term invasive control.  So those things
require little staff work.

Also examine the public works or other departments that do a lot of road
side work.  They are often at fault (not intentionally) for removing
natives and can have policies to plant natives when something is removed or
even plant them because they want more tree coverage.  They are also often
at fault for spreading invasives, so that's another set of policies to look
at.  It does require more work, but if they are already out there, it's not
as bad.

It's difficult to pass, but a tree protection ordinance could go a long way.

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Nicole Hersch <nicole at nrvrc.org> wrote:

> 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
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> Radford, Virginia 24141
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>
> nrvrc.org
>
>
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