Re: NANFA-L-- Floodplain Restoration

dlmcneely-in-lunet.edu
Tue, 10 May 2005 09:52:58 -0500

Jim, what state? More details? When did the Forest Service develop an
aversion to using herbicides?

Dave

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----- Original Message -----
From: James Smith <jbosmith-in-gmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:48 am
Subject: NANFA-L-- Floodplain Restoration

> Greetings,
>
> Along the same lines as what has been discussed here recently, the
> forest service is working on restoring flood plains in some parts of
> this state. They have been taken over by mustard, himalayan
> blackberries and, worst of all, knotweed. It will take years just to
> get rid of these, especially without using herbicides, but they will
> then be replaced with native plants such as pussy willows.
>
> Thought you all might be interested,
> Jim
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