Invasive Plant Species Eradication
Project Description
The removal of invasive plant species in the riparian corridor of Shoal Creek, north and west of the Redings Mill Bridge.
Project Map
County: Newton County, MO
Project Size:
- 14.0 acres
Project Sites
- Shoal Creek Riparian
Goals and Targets
Primary Motivations:
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Conservation Mission
Remove the exotic invasive plants to allow the native plants to grow, thrive, and flourish. -
Public Benefit
To show that invasive plants can be controlled and that the native plants do have more benefit to our ecosystem than the exotic invasives.
Primary Goals:
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Our goal is to remove the exotic invasive plants to allow the native plants to grow, thrive, and flourish.
Progress: We have now taken definitive steps toward this eradication and have put in place some progressions of these steps to further this goal in the coming years.
Consistent With Plans:
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Conservation Plan
Conservation Plan for Wildcat Glades from the inception of the Center.
Targeted Habitats:
No targeted habitats were identified for this project.
Targeted Species:
No targeted species were identified for this project.
Conservation Actions
| Action | Status | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control invasive plants | Ongoing Management | 2016 | 2022 |
Cut and remove/herbicide applications |
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Outcomes
Is the success of this project's actions being monitored? YesMonitoring Activities
The area is looked on weekly and the results is documented.
Lessons Learned and/or Suggestions for Similar Activities
Use the herbicide percentage mixtures as recommended and then be patient. It takes much longer to do the right type of eradication than the hurry-up top kill.
Any Additional Information About The Project
Do not be overwhelmed by the project itself. Divide and concur small portions at a time.