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Creeks division outlines invasive plant removal progress; Arundo and pampas grass targeted
Summary
Creeks staff reported follow-up treatments and mapping for Arundo and new efforts targeting pampas grass, described cut-and-daub herbicide methods (glyphosate-based product), safety protocols and homeowner assistance for affected properties.
The Creeks Division presented an update on the city's invasive plant removal program, reporting continued work to control Arundo (giant reed) and a renewed effort against pampas grass.
"This program has been around since 2008," said Evan Hobson, Creeks restoration planner, who described the program's focus on high-priority nonnative species in city creeks. Hobson said the program uses a range of treatment methods: mechanical removal, foliar herbicide application, and the cut-and-daub or "cut-and-paint" method, which he described as the preferred approach for balancing effectiveness and habitat protection.
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