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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mike, Jill, Calvin and I finished removing all the Bush Honeysuckle around the playground area and thus <span style='color:black'>completed the wonderful project that will reduce the risk of Lyme disease for thousands of children that play games next to the bush honeysuckle deer tick site. It took 6 of us 4 hours to finish half of the job in September. It is also critical for security and environmental reasons as well as health. This is the main source of bush Honeysuckle entering as incipient populations in Magruder Woods which we keep removing. We cut stump ~50 with triclopyr am-1 pm, and dug out ~25 small juveniles. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We also cut stumped 2 4” dbh Ailanthus and the Callery Pear (1-8” dbh). We also removed an incipient juvenile Chinese Privet.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The native Turkey Tail fungus among us, American Elm, and American grape present there thank us. Let us watch the Mulberry to see if any Morus rubra is there. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marc Imlay, PhD, Conservation biologist, Park Ranger Office Non-native Invasive Plant Control coordinator. <a href="tel:(301)%20442-5657" target="_blank">(301) 442-5657</a> cell <a href="mailto:ialm@erols.com" target="_blank">Marc.Imlay@pgparks.com</a> Natural and Historical Resources Division The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pgparks.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C34bf9c0b47ff41efc55708d5b743df8b%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636616424510972369&sdata=ig2xA8wqjNa103lKQBKW%2BzvcnwqCNNXviZrwcVZnSVg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">www.pgparks.com</a><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Mills, Devin <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 13, 2018 8:00 AM<br><b>To:</b> Imlay, Marc <<a href="mailto:Marc.Imlay@pgparks.com">Marc.Imlay@pgparks.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Lee, Jill <<a href="mailto:Jill.Lee@pgparks.com">Jill.Lee@pgparks.com</a>>; Ellis, Michael <<a href="mailto:Michael.Ellis@Pgparks.com">Michael.Ellis@Pgparks.com</a>>; Marc Imlay <<a href="mailto:ialm@erols.com">ialm@erols.com</a>>; DaSilva, Calvin <<a href="mailto:Calvin.DaSilva@Pgparks.com">Calvin.DaSilva@Pgparks.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: Fw: Melrose Park where it joins Magruder Park uphill in Hyattsville MD <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p><span style='color:black'>Jill and Calvin will be helping this morning. Jill and Calvin please see below email for directions to Melrose/ Magruder. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Marc and Michael, I never heard back on what equipment was needed so I hope you guys have everything. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thanks everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=112 style='width:84.0pt;border:solid #C6C6C6 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=107 height=138 style='width:1.1145in;height:1.4375in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.gif@01D47A97.2500D950" alt="cid:image002.gif@01D47A97.2500D950"><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=259 style='width:194.25pt;border:solid #C6C6C6 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;border-image: none'><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='color:#4BA524'>Devin Mills</span></strong>, <strong><i><span style='color:#4BA524'>Park Ranger Supervisor</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong>M-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks & Recreation</strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Natural and Historical Resources Division</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>14955 Pennsylvania Avenue</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Upper Marlboro, MD 20772</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><em><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Voice: 301-627-7755 Fax: 301-627-4905</span></em><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pgparks.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869510216&sdata=shDqG7BBDG0gjgIpP3dHL49gXThJLj3FQj9QbmXGfmo%3D&reserved=0">www.pgparks.com</a> / <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbl2prd0410.outlook.com%2Fowa%2Fredir.aspx%3FC%3DGIwRr6XtLEKTe6A9bslN0PPh1SVAf88IHl5bsmS-SxZP8fRs4vrbRsSN5nkV6Xb6v1Sb3rslb94.%26URL%3Dmailto%253adevin.mills%2540pgparks.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869520220&sdata=4z01V4Wd9qjtUdOuf2ajKBex%2FQUuk94SkitB5f6XGQs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style='color:purple'>devin.mills@pgparks.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#C45911'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4BA524'>"I am the wisest person alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing" -Socrates</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#C45911'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Imlay, Marc<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sent:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:25 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Mills, Devin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Cc:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Imlay, Marc<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Melrose Park where it joins Magruder Park uphill in Hyattsville MD <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hi Devin,</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For our follow up to complete the wonderful project that will reduce the risk of Lyme disease for thousands of children that play games next to the bush honeysuckle deer tick site let us choose a date soon. I took 6 of us 4 hours to finish half of the job in September. It is also critical for security and environmental reasons as well as health. </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Marc </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Take a look at <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sierraclub.org%2Fmaryland%2Fblog%2F2018%2F09%2Finvasive-plant-removal-outing-magruder-park&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb4575c42f1a5470bd8ae08d64031def3%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636766980277943894&sdata=K7v534lnfmftOIykWMivYaP3IyXanSu4mylwuaLUz3s%3D&reserved=0">https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/blog/2018/09/invasive-plant-removal-outing-magruder-park</a></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Invasive Plant Removal Outing at Magruder Park<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>September 26, 2018</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=363 height=301 style='width:3.7812in;height:3.1354in' id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D47A97.2500D950" alt="interns at invasive plant removal outing with Marc Imlay"></span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On Saturday the 22nd 2018, we embarked on an outing that shed light on the various problems associated with the invasive plant species, Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) . Originating from Asia, Amur Honeysuckle is now very prominent in</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <b>the eastern region of the United States. As a member of the honeysuckle shrub family, they are commonly referred to as “Bush” Honeysuckle to distinguish them from honeysuckle vines. They grow aggressively and can reach heights anywhere between 6 to 15 feet tall. Their leaves form dense clusters that block sunlight and inhibit growth of surrounding native fauna and flora. In addition to the threat they pose to native plants, their proliferation also increases human risk of exposure to Lyme disease by 10 fold (5). White-tailed deer, a prominent lone star tick host, are five times more likely to visit areas invaded by the honeysuckle, as they are attracted by the shelter that the plant provides. The result is greater numbers of ticks that carry the pathogen. A 2010 study reported that removing the bush honeysuckle led to a significant decrease in tick numbers (3). Removing these invasive plants requires digging them out from the roots or sawing them at the trunks, and spraying them shortly thereafter with herbicide to stop regrowth.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We set out to remove these invasive plants from Melrose Park where it joins Magruder Park uphill in Hyattsville MD (4). Led by Marc Imlay, Sierra Club MD Natural Places Chair, and Dawn Taft, Hyattsville Supervisor of Environmental Programs Hyattsville City Arborist, we had three main objectives to accomplish: reduce the risk of disease, provide areas for native plants to regrow, and protect the safety of the local community. Melrose Park hosts local soccer games and the presence of the bush honeysuckle in the park puts kids at a much higher risk of contracting Lyme disease because of the higher tick densities. The clearing of the land that the honeysuckle inhabited provides more space for the regrowth of native species, bolstering the health of the local environment. The dense growth also posed a safety threat to the community, as people would often hide out in the shrubs, unbeknownst to local homeowners and park-goers. We removed about half of the Bush Honeysuckle.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Future steps for this project include removing the rest of the bush honeysuckle and planting native species. Join us!</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For more information, check out these links:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>1. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sierraclub.org%2Fmaryland%2Fblog%2F2016%2F07%2Fbattling-weeds-protecting-our-native-forests&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb4575c42f1a5470bd8ae08d64031def3%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636766980277943894&sdata=nnmerBaByOElJN%2B0JOLHwDtdQQUBm4LjMf%2FeumqD3p4%3D&reserved=0">https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/blog/2016/07/battling-weeds-protecting-our-native-forests</a></span></b><span 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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>4. </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyattsville.org%2F139%2FMagruder-Park-Amenities&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb4575c42f1a5470bd8ae08d64031def3%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636766980277943894&sdata=0BCj4c2vNQTpAj2VCqB7UVfPDrBJ7PMs5ZmtFNNSoz4%3D&reserved=0"><b>https://www.hyattsville.org/139/Magruder-Park-Amenities</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>5. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC2973004%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb4575c42f1a5470bd8ae08d64031def3%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636766980277943894&sdata=7csm74XnxjCWsYJsBff621E3wyVx2N4f5z1FbFZokd4%3D&reserved=0">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/</a><a 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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Imlay, Marc</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sent:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:25 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Mills, Devin</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Cc:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Imlay, Marc</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Melrose Park where it joins Magruder Park uphill in Hyattsville MD </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hi Devin,</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For our follow up to complete the wonderful project that will reduce the risk of Lyme disease for thousands of children that play games next to the bush honeysuckle deer tick site let us choose a date soon. I took 6 of us 4 hours to finish half of the job in September. It is also critical for security and environmental reasons as well as health. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Marc </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Take a look at <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sierraclub.org%2Fmaryland%2Fblog%2F2018%2F09%2Finvasive-plant-removal-outing-magruder-park&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869550250&sdata=oir8x%2FSpxE%2BEc96M0YPtbpAx0PUS0ETXEj1rAaVxo6A%3D&reserved=0">https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/blog/2018/09/invasive-plant-removal-outing-magruder-park</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Invasive Plant Removal Outing at Magruder Park</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>September 26, 2018</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><img border=0 width=363 height=301 style='width:3.7812in;height:3.1354in' id="x__x005f_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D47A97.2500D950" alt="interns at invasive plant removal outing with Marc Imlay"></span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On Saturday the 22nd 2018, we embarked on an outing that shed light on the various problems associated with the invasive plant species, Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) . Originating from Asia, Amur Honeysuckle is now very prominent in</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <b>the eastern region of the United States. As a member of the honeysuckle shrub family, they are commonly referred to as “Bush” Honeysuckle to distinguish them from honeysuckle vines. They grow aggressively and can reach heights anywhere between 6 to 15 feet tall. Their leaves form dense clusters that block sunlight and inhibit growth of surrounding native fauna and flora. In addition to the threat they pose to native plants, their proliferation also increases human risk of exposure to Lyme disease by 10 fold (5). White-tailed deer, a prominent lone star tick host, are five times more likely to visit areas invaded by the honeysuckle, as they are attracted by the shelter that the plant provides. The result is greater numbers of ticks that carry the pathogen. A 2010 study reported that removing the bush honeysuckle led to a significant decrease in tick numbers (3). Removing these invasive plants requires digging them out from the roots or sawing them at the trunks, and spraying them shortly thereafter with herbicide to stop regrowth.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We set out to remove these invasive plants from Melrose Park where it joins Magruder Park uphill in Hyattsville MD (4). Led by Marc Imlay, Sierra Club MD Natural Places Chair, and Dawn Taft, Hyattsville Supervisor of Environmental Programs Hyattsville City Arborist, we had three main objectives to accomplish: reduce the risk of disease, provide areas for native plants to regrow, and protect the safety of the local community. Melrose Park hosts local soccer games and the presence of the bush honeysuckle in the park puts kids at a much higher risk of contracting Lyme disease because of the higher tick densities. The clearing of the land that the honeysuckle inhabited provides more space for the regrowth of native species, bolstering the health of the local environment. The dense growth also posed a safety threat to the community, as people would often hide out in the shrubs, unbeknownst to local homeowners and park-goers. We removed about half of the Bush Honeysuckle.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Future steps for this project include removing the rest of the bush honeysuckle and planting native species. Join us!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For more information, check out these links:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>1. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sierraclub.org%2Fmaryland%2Fblog%2F2016%2F07%2Fbattling-weeds-protecting-our-native-forests&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869550250&sdata=ORK4wZCGiUqjpeE4ZBffGTW7%2F0QNgh3%2BlQUw2ttzqfc%3D&reserved=0">https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/blog/2016/07/battling-weeds-protecting-our-native-forests</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmdinvasives.org%2Fiotm%2Fmay-2018%2F%2520&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869560254&sdata=wTsfpUKrvLcKX0TNLIvunwdmADthhFa0oB3PT2cZlCs%3D&reserved=0">http://mdinvasives.org/</a><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmdinvasives.org%2Fiotm%2Fmay-2018%2F%2520&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869570267&sdata=tmjoONxaLhdf%2B5uDFMcMoYC5u0BnBjaEfpks2T3d2Kc%3D&reserved=0">iotm</a><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmdinvasives.org%2Fiotm%2Fmay-2018%2F%2520&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869570267&sdata=tmjoONxaLhdf%2B5uDFMcMoYC5u0BnBjaEfpks2T3d2Kc%3D&reserved=0">/may-2018/</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>3. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pnas.org%2Fcontent%2F107%2F43%2F18523&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869580275&sdata=DefOqGv3%2BU0%2FVLFe6zQ093U7TouL7OIhvta4HSXS%2FQw%3D&reserved=0">http://www.pnas.org/content/107/43/18523</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>4. </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyattsville.org%2F139%2FMagruder-Park-Amenities&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869590284&sdata=msLRL1rl7WRDs0v7IBMLmI4%2FWkRVsuU%2B5z0EcH5SFtk%3D&reserved=0"><b>https://www.hyattsville.org/139/Magruder-Park-Amenities</b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>5. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC2973004%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869600293&sdata=WqylLXrak4O7wa0KCH8q9thKdVYtGe%2BqTIQMqOxRxmo%3D&reserved=0">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/</a><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC2973004%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869600293&sdata=WqylLXrak4O7wa0KCH8q9thKdVYtGe%2BqTIQMqOxRxmo%3D&reserved=0">pmc</a><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC2973004%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3a299514ded44fd162de08d64967e1fb%7Ca9061e0c24ca4c1cbeff039bb8c05816%7C0%7C0%7C636777107869610297&sdata=y2vrTpyp0aVFdiClY7oqiT2kYIAgqPSJyz69rdSDtOU%3D&reserved=0">/articles/PMC2973004/</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Kate Rush (Fall 2018 Political Intern) and Vivian Yu (Fall 2018 Administrative Intern)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br />
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