[MAIPC] Invasive Management on Public Land

Tue Mar 1 08:45:31 PST 2022

I apologize for the very long delay in reponse. This project was moved to
the back burner.

I want to thank everyone for taking their time to follow-up, provide
insight and share knowledge!

The responses were very helpful and I look forward to compiling them for a
better picture of what might work for us!

Thanks again!
Nicole

On Wed, Jan 26, 2022 at 9:52 AM Greenberg, Patricia <
Patricia.Greenberg at fairfaxcounty.gov> wrote:

> Hi Nicole,
>
> In Fairfax County Park Authority, we do not allow volunteers to apply
> chemicals on parkland. Though many of our dedicated volunteers have asked
> if they could. We have Certified Techs on staff and have to have a
> Certified Applicator to supervise the techs. We hold the Forest Pest
> certification- Category 2.
>
>
>
> We have about 65 or so dedicated Invasive Management Area Volunteer Site
> Leaders. We have a list of 90 but some are paused due to covid precautions.
> Site Leaders go through a training process including a PowerPoint
> presentation, background checks, on-site visits for plant identification
> training, and have to do online training through our Volunteer Management
> System like PPE or blood borne pathogens safety training. We provide the
> site leader tools when they set up workdays, which we post on our webpage.
> I have attached an example of a site plan that our IMA Site Leaders used to
> have to fill out yearly. A couple of the original volunteers still like to
> update their site plans. Now a days, by signing up on our online volunteer
> management system, they are basically signing off. I also attached our
> sign-up sheet and the scout project agreement which any scout needs to fill
> out prior to implementing an Eagle Scout project on parkland.
>
>
>
> Staff help at volunteer sites by doing the chemical application where its
> cut stump treatments or a little spraying of celandine and other plants
> that volunteers cannot manage manually. I have also hired a contractor to
> follow-up on sites after volunteers have brought down the invasives and
> removed the debris. It makes it a lot cheaper.
>
>
>
> I wonder if the Blue Ridge PRISM might be a source of volunteers for the
> community?
>
>
>
> I hope this is helpful,
>
>
>
>
> *Patricia Pearl Greenberg Ecologist II*
>
> *Invasive Management Area (IMA) Program Manager*
>
> *Natural Resource Branch*
>
> *Fairfax County Park Authority*
>
> *Office: 703-324-8673*
>
> *Fax: 703-324-3996*
>
> patricia.greenberg at fairfaxcounty.gov
>
> *(She/Her/Hers)*
>
>
>
> *ISA Certified Arborist,* *MA-6067A*
>
> *ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified*
>
>
>
> <https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/invasive-management-area>
>
>
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>
>
> *From:* MAIPC <maipc-bounces at lists.maipc.org> *On Behalf Of *Gover, Art
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 18, 2022 4:57 PM
> *To:* Nicole Hersch <nicole at nrvrc.org>
> *Cc:* MAIPC Listserve <maipc at lists.maipc.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [MAIPC] Invasive Management on Public Land
>
>
>
> Hi, Nicole.
>
>
>
> I think your question #2 will be state-specific.
>
>
>
> I can offer my understanding of PA.
>
>
>
> Terminology:
>
>
>
> Certified Applicator: someone who has passed the state exam for a
> particular application category (PA has 26), and works for a Pesticide
> Business as a public or commercial applicator. A Pesticide Business is
> necessary to obtain the required liability insurance.
>
>
>
> If by “volunteer” you mean a non-credentialed applicator, then they can
> only apply under the direct (present, in communication) supervision of a
> certified applicator licensed in the relevant category. In PA, the work
> you’re describing would likely be Category 10 (Rights-of-way, Non-crop) (or
> Category 5 - Forest Pest Management, or Category 23 - Parks and Schools).
>
>
>
> In PA, if a municipality wanted a volunteer corps of applicators, they
> would either need their own applicator (and business license and insurance)
> to supervise (and train), or have a commercial applicator (with their own
> business license and insurance) supervise (and train) them. Someone
> involved has to be certified and liable.
>
>
>
> If the municipality has a business license, they could register applicator
> technicians, trained in a specific curriculum by their certified
> applicator. These registered applicator technicians can work autonomously.
>
>
>
> It’s a lot of work. I think there’s a good chance an experienced
> commercial applicator could do the envisioned work on a for-hire basis
> fairly quickly and for less expense (figuring training, admin, etc) than
> engaging volunteers.
>
>
>
> Be well.
>
>
>
> Art Gover
>
>
>
> Fruittown Land Stewardship Services
>
>
>
> On Jan 18, 2022, at 12:32, 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
>
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>
> New River Valley Regional Commission
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> p: (540) 639-9313
>
> 6580 Valley Center Drive, Suite 124
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> Radford, Virginia 24141
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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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