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Invasives Task Force Work Day, W.G. Jones
May 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, May 3, W. G. Jones State Forest, 8-11am
Volunteers will be allowed to drive out to Middle Lake to park during this event. Invasive Removal Project Map. The primary invasive species in this area is Chinese Tallow.
Removal/treatment methods:
- Hand pulling young seedlings
- Cutting tallows (1-2 inch diameter) at ground level
- Girdling tallows (2+ inch diameter)
Helpful tools:
- Gloves
- Pruners
- Loppers
- Handsaws
- Paint scrapers
- Wire brush (for scraping the cambium layer of girdled trees)
Contact: Jaden Kelly (936) 273-2261
FR: Invasive Species Census TMN Field Research Hours (Specify activity)
Jaden has a decent number of gloves on hand as well as a handful of pruners, loppers, and handsaws.
Dress for the elements with long pants, long sleeves, sturdy waterproof shoes or boots, garden gloves and hat; also bring bug repellent and water.