<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">We had a lot of success along the A.T. with a late August cutting last year. This season it appears to be a bit further along and at the moment it looks like the perfect time to cut. I started just this past weekend on my own property. I wouldn't push it too much longer. </div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Marian <span class="" id=":2v1.1" tabindex="-1">Orlousky</span></span><br></div><div>Northern Resource Management Coordinator</div><div>Appalachian Trail Conservancy</div><div>4 East First Street</div><div>Boiling Springs, PA 17007</div><div>Direct Line: 717-260-3217</div><div><span class="" id=":2v1.2" tabindex="-1">MARO</span> Office: 717-258-5771 ex: 208</div><div>Fax: 717.258.1442</div><div><a href="mailto:morlousky@appalachiantrail.org" target="_blank"><span class="" id=":2v1.3" tabindex="-1">morlousky</span>@<span class="" id=":2v1.4" tabindex="-1">appalachiantrail</span>.org</a></div><div><a href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org" target="_blank">www.<span class="" id=":2v1.5" tabindex="-1">appalachiantrail</span>.org</a></div><div> </div><div><img src="http://www.appalachiantrail.org/images/logos/atc_logo_email_version.png?Status=Master"><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. To become a member, volunteer, or learn more, visit <a href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org" target="_blank">www.<span class="" id=":2v1.6" tabindex="-1">appalachiantrail</span>.org</a>.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 11:05 AM, Milo <span class="" id=":2v1.7" tabindex="-1">Pyne</span> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:Milo_Pyne@natureserve.org" target="_blank">Milo_<span class="" id=":2v1.8" tabindex="-1">Pyne</span>@<span class="" id=":2v1.9" tabindex="-1">natureserve</span>.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">it is a little more labor-intensive, but we had some success raking it up with a “hard rake” (not a leaf rake), bagging it up, and getting it off site. key is
to do this when it is long and leggy (and poorly rooted) but has not set seed… <u></u>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Randall, John L<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:55 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:Carole.Bergmann@montgomeryparks.org" target="_blank">Carole.Bergmann@<wbr>montgomeryparks.org</a>; <a href="mailto:runcator@gmail.com" target="_blank">runcator@gmail.com</a>; Marc Imlay <<a href="mailto:ialm@erols.com" target="_blank">ialm@erols.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:hanshaucke@verizon.net" target="_blank">hanshaucke@verizon.net</a>; <a href="mailto:maipc@lists.maipc.org" target="_blank">maipc@lists.maipc.org</a></span></p><div><div class="h5"><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [MAIPC] stilt grass mowing<u></u><u></u></div></div><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Be sure and cut it very low or it could grow back enough to flower and set seed.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">From: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bergmann, Carole<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Date: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Wed, Aug 10, 2016 10:15 AM<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Mark Frey;Marc Imlay;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">I totally agree with Mark Freys comments.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Best to Start mowing now!</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Carole</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> MAIPC [<a href="mailto:maipc-bounces@lists.maipc.org" target="_blank">mailto:maipc-bounces@lists.<wbr>maipc.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mark Frey<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:01 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Marc Imlay<br>
<b>Cc:</b> hans haucke; <a href="mailto:maipc@lists.maipc.org" target="_blank">maipc@lists.maipc.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [MAIPC] stilt grass mowing</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I think now is a good time. You want to cut it before it sets seed and after it has invested a lot of energy in above ground biomass. I would think mid July is the time to start.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 7:59 PM, Marc Imlay <<a href="mailto:ialm@erols.com" target="_blank">ialm@erols.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When is it OK to mow down the stiltgrass folks?</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Marc</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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From: hans haucke [mailto:<a href="mailto:hanshaucke@verizon.net" target="_blank">hanshaucke@verizon.net</a><wbr>]
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Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 10:42 PM<br>
To: Marc Imlay <<a href="mailto:ialm@erols.com" target="_blank">ialm@erols.com</a>><br>
Subject: stilt grass mowing<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p>Marc,<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p>How are you doing? I haven't seen much of you recently.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p>Do you think it's OK to start mowing stilt grass now? I am going to weed whack it and there's a lot to do.<u></u><u></u></p>
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